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Tie and dye backdrop with mandala stencil design

By Hobbyideas Team • Sep 01, 2021 • 1 • 0 • Level: A

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Here is an uber cool way to do a backdrop for your Ganesha, a classy Shibori tye and dye enhanced with some mandalas

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Materials Needed

Fevicryl Fabric Colours Black 02, Prussian Blue 219, White 227, Fine Art Brushes, Poplin Fabric 1 Meter, Ready White Tassels, Cobbler Thread, Scissors, A4 White Paper, OHP Sheet, Pencil, CD Marker, Paper Cutter, Colour Palette, Water Container

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

We are going to make the tie and dye backdrop for Ganesh Festival.
Take the fabric mark and cut the fabric measuring 17” x 17” in size.

Step 2

Take the cut piece of the fabric, fold the fabric piece in fanfold manner.
Fold the fanfolds to make the triangular shape.
Take the thread and tie the triangular shape on 3 parts on equal distance.
Refer to the image.

Step 3

Paint the tied fabric piece with the shade of Indigo blue made by mixing Fabric Colours Black 02 and Prussian Blue 219.
Let it dry.
After drying remove the tied threads, you will get to see this pattern. Iron the fabric neatly.
Stitch the edges to secure from fraying.

Step 4

We are going to make two different design mandala stencils.
Take A4 white paper draw 2 mandala design 4” and 3” diameter.
Place an OHP sheet on the design and mark the design with CD market.
Cut the design appropriately to make the stencil.

Step 5

Take the stencil and dab it on the dyed pattern on equal distance using Fabric Colour White 227.
Leave it to dry.

Step 6

Take the ready tassels and golden beads, attach the beads with the tassels at the bottom edge with Needle and the Thread.

Step 7

Similarly attach the cobbler thread on the top for hanging.
Refer to the image.