How To Make A Chalk Cloth Mat

So i decided to create a diy rug using a drop cloth and chalk paint.

How to make a chalk cloth mat. Four sticks of colored chalk cotton fabric can be used for the borders and backing but if you want to make your entire placemat easy to clean use a laminate fabric for these areas. Let the sealer dry completely between coats. Spread out a single layer of your chosen fabric on a flat surface. To make the eraser holder cut one 5 x 5 1 2 inch square.

Makes a great party favor or the perfect gift to stuff into an easter. For smaller roads cut strips at least 1 3 4 wide. For two lane road or freeway cut the strips at least 3 1 2 wide. Add tip ask question comment download.

If desired you may apply a final coat of paste wax using a soft cloth. Follow these steps on how to make a rug out of fabric using a drop cloth and chalk paint. Next we are going to use our other 1 4 yard fabric print to make the eraser and chalk holders. Fold it in half matching up the 5 inch sides right sides together and sew the two raw edges together picture 1.

To make your floor cloth slip proof you can apply a liquid rubber backing available at most craft stores. Marker pen that will erase with heat or water or chalk. Cut one 8 1 2 x. Scissors and or rotary cutter and mat.

Step 1 cut the fabric pieces. Water soluble marking pen or tailor s chalk. Press your seam open picture 2. When the wax dries hand buff the surface.

I love layering rugs at my front door but finding the perfect rug to go under my mat has been a challenge. Large blunt needle or safety pin. Cut strips of chalk cloth for the roads and or train track. The easiest way to do this is to trace curved pieces of toy train track.

Floor clothes are a wonderful project for artists of all levels. Estimate the amount of fabric you will need. Estimate your fabric requirement. I use a gridded cutting mat to help me get the edges straight.

Also cut a few curved pieces.