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Magazine holder with Oil can

By Hobbyideas Team • Feb 01, 2024 • 0 • 0 • Level: A

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Reuse an oil can by decorating and painting it in traditional artforms like kalamkari and ikat. Giving it a look which is so satisfying and gratifying.

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Materials Needed

Fevicryl Acrylic Colours - Black 02, Orange 17, White 27, Neon Pink 018, Fevicryl Fabric Glue, Fine Art Brushes, Half A Meter Poplin Fabric, A3 White Paper, Black Carbon Paper, Pencil, Used Oil Can, Scissors, Colour Palette, Water Container

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Take a plain prewashed oil can. Mark and cut the can and use it as the base of the can.
We are going to make a magazine holder using a recycled oil can, painted with an Ikat border and Kalamkari pattern.

Step 2

Take a paper canvas and cover the can by sticking it on the can using Fevicryl Fabric Glue.
Let it dry.

Step 3

Take an A3 white paper, draw a Kalamkari floral design on it.
Take a white poplin fabric in the size of the periphery of the can.
Trace the same design on the fabric with black carbon paper in a light manner.

Step 4

Paint the fabric with Acrylic Colours - Black 02, Orange 17, White 27 and Neon Pink 018.
Let it dry.

Step 5

Similarly, paint the Ikat design on another fabric with Acrylic Colours - Black 02, White 27 and Neon Pink 018.
Let it dry.
Cover the can with the painted fabric using Fabric Glue for sticking.

Step 6

Your magazine holder with a beautiful Kalamkari and Ikat pattern is now ready.