Supplies Needed:
·
12”x18” Zinc-Plated Metal Sheet (available at
hardware stores)
·
Fabric (at least 16”x22”)
·
Ribbon (about ½ yard)
·
Glue gun
·
Glue sticks
·
Hammer
·
Large Nail
·
Iron
·
Ruler (optional)
·
Tape (optional)
Instructions:
1.
Iron fabric to smooth any wrinkles.
2.
Lay fabric face down.
3.
Position metal sheet in the middle of the fabric.
4.
Start with any side and fold the fabric until it
meets the metal sheet and iron a crease along the fold.
5.
Run a bead of glue on the metal sheet on the
same side with the folded fabric.
6.
Fold the fabric onto the line of glue and press
firmly (be careful not to burn yourself).
7.
When the glue is set (or cool), repeat steps 4
through 6 for the opposite side of the metal sheet (be sure the pull the fabric
taut).
8.
Repeat steps 4 through 7 for the remaining two
sides but when you fold these sides fold the corners in like a package for a
finished, mitered corner look.
9.
Next, you will attach the ribbon which will be
used to hang the board. Measure about 2”
down from the top of the board and measure about 4” from each of the sides and
hammer the nail through the board to create holes for the ribbon. Be sure to hammer the nail from the front of
the board and out the back of the board.
Once the nail has created a hole, turn and press the nail to enlarge and
smooth out the hole. Remove the nail.
10.
Thread one end of the ribbon through one of the
nail holes and tie a knot in the ribbon (the knot should be on the back side of
the board). When threading the ribbon
through the hole, insert the ribbon in the front of the board and pull the
ribbon out the back side of the board.
If you have difficultly threading the ribbon through the hole, wrap the
end of the ribbon in tape like a shoelace.
11.
Repeat step 10 with the other end of the ribbon
and the other nail hole. Your magnetic
memo board is now ready for wall hanging!
