Skill Level
Beginner
Time to Make
1 hour
Adult Supervision
Yes

Top Tip
For drawing patterns with 3D paint pens, turn the banner round as you do this, so your hand doesn’t smudge the wet lines. Allow 2 hours+ for 3D paint to dry thoroughly.
How to Make



- To start, untie the hanging thread and put it to one side. Place a fabric banner onto a sheet of scrap paper.
- Use a fabric paint stick to draw a coloured circle in the middle of the banner, pressing down firmly so the paint rubs into the surface of the fabric.
- Working outwards from the middle of the banner, add more colours with paint sticks, drawing several circular bands to create a rainbow effect.
- Colour around the edges of the banner so the fabric is completely covered.
- Dip a paintbrush into the water, then rub it over the top of the design to merge the circles where the colours meet.
- To permanently fix the colours with an iron, follow the instructions on the packaging.
- Fold an old sheet or piece of cotton fabric and place it over the painted banner before ironing.
- Rub a fabric paint pen over the hanging thread, or use several colours, then merge together with a damp sponge.
- Finish the banner with coloured pompoms along the bottom edge; these can be stuck with fabric glue or a strip of thin double-sided tape.
- Tie the hanging thread back onto the banner.
- Decorate the banner with 3D fabric pens.
- Glue sequins or gems onto the background. Or, for a tie-dye effect, after colouring the circles, use a white or pale fabric paint stick to draw lines radiating outwards before fixing the design with an iron.
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