What is a doily art?

What you need:  Paper Doilies, Sponge Brush, Food Coloring, Canvas, Big Pie-Size Dish, Mod Podge, Latex/Rubber Gloves, Spray Paint (optional)

When spray painting, always make sure to have something underneath so that it doesn't get on the surface you are working on.



Haiti has slim pickins when it comes to brand options.  Lets just say I was happy that they even HAD yellow spray paint.



Let air dry for approximately 8 hours or until it is completely dry. I set ours on top of two chairs to dry and to keep it out of the sun.

Layout the pattern you want the doilies in before you dye them. This was time consuming for me.

My final initial layout. (Which later was changed after the dying process and I saw it with color).

You might have to test the water with paper.  I used a lot for blue and not as much for the red, it just depends on the dye.  You only need enough water to cover the paper doilies, so just a thin layer on the bottom of the pie dish.  Add the coloring and mix before placing a doily in the water.

You DEFINITELY want to wear tight fitting gloves.  I had blue fingers for the rest of the day!  Remember that the doilies are extremely fragile and will wrip or tear if not handled gently (especially when they are saturated).  The most time consuming part of this project is waiting for the doilies to completely dry! I flipped mine and kept an eye on them.

Mod Podge is one of my favorite objects.  It dries clear so don't worry if it seems textured or lumpy.  To apply the mod podge put a generous amount on the sponge brush and apply directly on top of the doilies.  Apply it in a circle motion going outwards, otherwise they will bunch and tear.  For example, pretend as if you are drawing a sun, and the brushes for the sun rays are when you brush the mod podge out past the end of the doily.  (I hope that wasn't too confusing!)

Another VERY IMPORTANT tip is that you need to have lots of scraps of paper towel to clean up the edges.  After you mod podge, some of the coloring might appear on the canvas.  It easily wipes off if you do it immediately after you apply and will not stick to the canvas.  Just be detailed and careful not to nip one of the doilies.  Don't forget they are fragile!

ENJOY!  It's not hard and it is fun! I will be writing a quote on ours and will post a more updated picture once I add the quote!