How to make a painted table runner or placemats

If you are looking for a creative and unique gift idea or just a way to beautify your table, here is a guide to a creating a gorgeous table runner or placemats.

Here are two photos of the finished product to inspire you.

Materials

canvas by the meter (or yard) from an art supply store preprimed on one side.
1/2 " wide double stick carpet tape
measuring tape
right angle
scissors
pencil
acrylic paint
acrylic varnish satin finish (found at art supply stores)

Using your measuring tape and right angle, mark out in pencil on the preprimed size of the canvas the dimensions of your table runner allowing and extra inch in over all length and width (to account for the hem). 
Cut along your outline.

Using a straight edge measure 1/2 inch around the inside of the cut edge (this will be your hem line)
At the corners mark diagonally as shown and cut along this line to create a mitered corner.

 

 

Fold the canvas in toward the unprimed side and run your finger along to create a crease.

Place the double stick tape along the edge of each side.

Remove the backing of the tape and fold in the edge so that it is well stuck down.
Repeat on all four sides

Your table runner is now ready to paint as you wish.
Remember that it will be viewed from all four sides so avoid a design that has an obvious one way orientation (such as a landscape)

Once your design is finished, let it d;y completely.
Apply two coats of varnish allowing time to fully dry in between applications (about 3 hours).
Voila! Your project is complete!

Avoid folding your completed table runner; instead, to store it, roll it around an empty paper towel roll.

That's it.  If you have questions send me an e-mail at sandra.myturquoisekettlelife@gmail.com

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May your day be perfect,

Sandra