Yep...you read it right! My tutorial today will show you how to stitch on clear acrylic! I love this techinque and have a project at CHA that you can check out in person that uses this technique. Let's get started!
Supplies: Maya Road acrylic piece ( I chose the house album)
DMC floss
Drill and small drill bit (I used an 1/8 in bit)
A non-permanent marker
Needle
A piece of wood or glass underneath your project to protect your work surface. ( I used my glass plate for stamping)
First, decide what you would like to write or design on your acrylic piece. I chose to use the word "Home" for my album. Using your non-permanent marker draw your design or spell your word.
Next, using your small drill bit start drilling holes along the word or design,
Now you are ready to use your floss and stitch your design/word.
Make sure you leave plenty of room from the edge of the acrylic for your hole so no cracking occurs!
Viola!! You have done it! You have stitched onto acrylic! I think the result is pretty cool and this is a technique that is really easy. If you don't feel comfortable using the drill have you husband or someone who feels comfortable doing it drill them for you!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Thanks for stopping by! Shelley Haganman
Great idea! Not something I would have thought of & it looks brilliant :)
Posted by: Lynn | July 24, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Brilliant! such a fun idea, im gettin' my husband yo do some scrappin'!
Posted by: Stine H Maansen | July 25, 2009 at 06:07 AM
Not something I will do, at the moment. Not sure I like the look. I really do appreciate the tutorial on how to do the drilling. If I ever decide to make one with stitching, I am sure I will really appreciate your tips.
Posted by: ava | July 25, 2009 at 07:12 PM
LOVE IT!!!! Thanks so much, I would have never thought of it!!!
Posted by: JenW | July 26, 2009 at 09:47 PM
you are so clever!
Posted by: angie | July 30, 2009 at 09:23 AM
GREAT! I just need a drill now! I love this idea!
Posted by: Kristin | July 30, 2009 at 10:33 AM
now that is totally cool!...and creative!
tfs!
Posted by: jessica | July 30, 2009 at 01:09 PM
What an idea!!!Excited of your creativity!!Just keep going with the same enthuse!
Posted by: Lamborghini Middle East | December 10, 2009 at 02:51 AM