Handpainted Canvas Purse

Susanne Williams handpaints the canvas for the purse with a swirling leaf pattern and scrolling lines.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-359 -- More Projects »
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Handpainted Canvas Purse
Next: Steps 1-9
Materials:

primed canvas
acrylic paints
acrylic gloss medium/sealer
artist paintbrushes
taffeta for the lining
heavy interfacing
iron-on interfacing
organza for the purse flap
glass seed beads
thread
beading needles
sewing machine
iron and ironing board
scissors
straight pins
thread
3-4 feet of chain (available from a building supply store)
magnetic snap
2 silver rings (available from a building supply store)
pliers
hammer
tissue paper