Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Sisal Disk
- 19 June 2013
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Thin water based paint and mix it into a bit of wood glue.
Dip the sisal into the glue to soak up the colour.
Lay out the fibers in a flexible tray
Spread out the sisal fibers to barely cover the surface of the plastic tray
Lift up a few strands to create pockets for the flowers
Set aside to dry completely
Carefully lift the sisal disk around the edges
Slide your hand under the disk to lift out
Sisal disk done and ready to design with
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