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Dad's Ugly Tie Paperweight
Imagine turning the ugliest tie into a unique, fashionable paperweight. We did it with fantastic results.
This is a very easy project that will require a tie and a pair of sharp fabric scissors. You may also need a seam ripper to cut some stitching. You can use this same technique for displaying virtually all kinds of fabric in a PhotoWeights kit.
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Supplies
Sharp fabric scissors
Seam ripper or small pair of scissors |
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Step One
Place the glass paperweight over the area of the tie you would like to display. Move the paperweight over the tie to see all the display options you have.
With the tie in the example, I could have gone with a solid paisley design. However, I chose to break it up by using an area that included a rich, cobalt background.
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Step Two
Once you know which area you'd like to use for your paperweight, it's time to deconstruct the tie. Ties usually have two layers of fabric, the outer layer and a liner, as well as a stiffened piece of fabric to keep the tie's shape.
During this step, it may be necessary to use a pair of seam rippers or small scissors to cut some stitches holding the shape of the tie. To avoid damaging the fabric, stitches should be carefully cut. |
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Step Three
Adhere the adhesive side of the mounting board (included with each PhotoWeights kit) to the reverse-side of the fabric area you'd like to display in your paperweight. Press firmly to ensure the fabric has bonded properly to the adhesive. |
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Step Four
Cut any material overlapping the mounting board with sharp scissors.
Tip: Before you cut close to the mounting board, I recommend cutting the fabric about 1/4" from the edge. This will help you achieve a more accurate cut and avoid pulling and bunching of the fabric.
Once this step has been completed, your paperweight is ready to assemble. |
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Step Five
Place the fabric-covered side of the mounting board into the recessed area on the bottom of the paperweight and apply the bottom pad to finish. |
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If I've just inspired you to go out and buy the ugliest tie imaginable, I suppose this design project was a success.
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