Framed abstract art

By Spotlight

Don’t let old frames go to waste - use them as inspiration for your next abstract creation .

Final Result

Materials

• water colour paper or other heavy paper
• co-ordinating fabric scraps
• wooden skewer
• seed beads
• sewing thread
• wire
• vliesofix
• picture frame

Step 1

Measure the picture frame and cut paper to fit. Cut a piece of fabric to size, leaving some of the paper exposed to create a border.

Step 2

Cut or tear other fabrics into strips or squares and arrange over the base fabric on top of the paper. To create imension, roll some fabric around a wooden skewer and wrap with wire. Carefully remove the skewer and place the wired fabric in the design.

Step 3

When happy with the layout sew on seed beads to enhance the design. Iron vliesofix onto the back of all fabric pieces then iron onto the paper base. Lastly the dimensional piece will have to be stitched on through the paper for extra stability. Remove the glass from the frame and mount the art work.

Handy Hint

Include charms and special mementos to personalise your piece.