Monday, 15 September 2014

Tips In Making Decorative Holiday Flags

By Jody Leach


Creating things on your own should not be a problem. That is especially true if you are adept at using your hands. Out of the many things that will become easy for you to make is the decorative holiday flags. It should not be a difficult task for you to make one, even a dozen, of the said artwork for the upcoming national event.

Even without the talent of a genius, making of this item is a walk in the park. There is no need to worry about complicated stuff when making this artwork. After all, you just need basic shapes and figures to be able to create the said artwork. The tools for the creation of the said item are easy to obtain too.

There are certainly a number of tools available for people to use nowadays. You just have to figure out which tools you can afford and which ones you are comfortable using. You better prepare these tools beforehand to have an easier time with the project. Here are just some of the tools you should prepare beforehand.

When you have a tight budget to follow, then consider using cardboard or bond paper for the making of the flag. The plain surface of the cardboard or bond paper is where you will put your design. The good thing about the said option is that they are cheap.

When you opt for the cardboard and bond paper, then you will be needing art papers. The art papers are colored papers you can use to create the design. You will be cutting out lines, strips, stars, or any other figures that you will use for the said design. Paste the cut outs into the cardboard and bond paper.

If you want an ideal one to use, then you better use the fabric instead. It will allow you to wave the flag just like how it will be like when it is put in a pole. The fabric allows for a smooth wave so it should be the best to use for your item. You can put together some fabric or you can use a white one and dye them up.

When you pick this option, you can use colored pen for making out the design. The colored pen that you choose for this must be specifically created to write on any fabric surface. You can certainly find the said colored pen easily in school supplies stores. They are designed to write smoothly on a fabric surface.

Another option for when you use a fabric is using dye. You will need some advanced techniques to be able to dye up the right parts of the fabric to form the design that you wish to utilize. The dye is more permanent and color fast so it will look pretty when you do it properly.

The pole is another important part of the flag. Thus, you have to purchase the pole that fits well with the flag you make. If it is a small one, then the pole should be in proportion to that. The pole will be used to hoist the flag up at the right time. It makes the flag look really amazing.




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