📌 Disclaimer: This tutorial was first published in June 2018. Some links may no longer work and any pricing mentioned may be outdated. The techniques and methods, however, remain valid—so we're happy to keep sharing it.
Plastic Canvas is our favorite new wreath-making trend! Â By providing a customizable surface area, it's opening up all kinds of creative possibilities. Â You might have seen it used to make flower centers before, but check out what else it can do:
We experimented with a few different looks by adding signs and making the word "Welcome" out of glamour rope.
:What You'll Need:
Download our Burlap Pencil Template here
Supplies:
22" Work Rail Form: Metallic Gold(any color will work, though, and eventually we will have tie-less forms in stock)
Plastic Mesh Canvas Sheet (22.5" x 13.5")
4" Clear Zip Ties
4" Colorfast Loose Weave Burlap: Dark Pink
4" Colorfast Loose Weave Burlap: Grey
4" Colorfast Loose Weave Burlap: Sunflower Yellow
4" Colorfast Loose Weave Burlap: White
2.5" Colorfast Loose Weave Burlap: Black
Optional Accessories:
To Make the Written "Welcome"Wired Glamour Rope: Black
Alternatively, you could use Aluminum Craft Wire 2MM: Black, which will produce a thiner line
Add a Sign
http://www.craftoutlet.com/accents/accent-signs/theme/back-to-school
Tools:
To Make the PencilX-Acto Knife
12" x 18" Cutting Mat
7.25" Metal Scissors
To Finish the Back
Mini Glue Gun: Hot Temperature
5/16" Hot Temperature Glue Sticks
Time:
Approx. 1-1.5 hours for the pencil itself, but up to 2 hours if you decide to finish the back. Speed is always related to experience - you will speed up as you get the hang of it.Cost:
$29.60But wait! We did the math, and for those of you who like to make multiples and sell them, you can get your cost down to $12.73 per pencil when you get enough supplies to make five pencils. We did our calculations with the assumption you will use some burlap to finish the back.
To make five pencils with finished backs, you will need:
4 rolls yellow burlap
2 sheets plastic canvas (pre-plan your cuts so you get the most out of each sheet)
5 work rails
and just ONE of everything else!
Total cost is $63.55 (divided by 5 = $12.73)
Measurements breakdown:
Pencilpink burlap - 40"
gray burlap - 11"
yellow burlap - 243"
white burlap - 24"
black burlap - 5"
Pencil Backing
yellow burlap - 34" (two 17-inch-long strips)
all other burlap - 7" each
We hope you enjoy making these! Drop us a line on our Facebook page to let us know what you think.