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Approximate Time: 2-3 hours.
Cut small scraps of fabric into two inch squares and fold into a triangle shape. Press the triangles and allow to cool.
Decide on a pattern in which to arrange your triangles. Carefully start in the center of the design and begin in a clockwise pattern to begin gluing the fabrics into place.
Overlap each layer of fabrics and finish the design with as many shades and patterns of fabric as necessary to completely cover the top of the tin. Use miscellaneous fabric of your choice to cover the bottom of the tin.
I find that tacky glue works better to glue the fabric to the tin, but the embellishments go on fairly well with a hot glue gun.
Weight the layers of glued fabric pieces as you go, as to ensure they don't slide off. As each layer dries, or is more stable, add another layer of scraps until the project is completed.
I have done many tins like this. They make nice storage containers for buttons, jewelry, etc.
By Monica from Cortez, CO
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07/28/2010
Great job. I have some old round wood cheese containers I think this would look great on. Thanks for sharing.
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