You Will Need

• 6mm Supawood
• jigsaw
• coarse-grit sandpaper
• brightly coloured bandanas
• spray glue
• double-sided mirror tape
• sharp scissors
• PVA paint in a colour of your choice
• artist’s paintbrushes
• silhouettes
• cardboard
• glue stick
• black ballpoint pen

To Make
1 Use a pencil to draw different shapes onto the Supawood to get a frame, making sure they will fit the available space. The easiest way is to trace the outlines of existing items to get an idea of their size.

2 Cut out the designs using a jigsaw and sand each one lightly to ensure the edges are smooth.

3 Apply spray glue to one side of each cutout and cover with a brightly coloured bandana. Smooth out the fabric, removing any creases or bubbles and then neatly secure the edges with double-sided tape at the back, first cutting off any excess fabric.

4 Print out silhouettes from the Internet, design your own silhouettes, or photocopy your favourites and have them enlarged or reduced in size, depending on the area you have available. Glue onto cardboard for support and cut out.

5 Place each cutout in the centre of a Supawood shape and trace the outline with a ballpoint pen.

6 Paint the inside of the shapes in contrasting colours to the bandanas. Leave to dry completely, then group them together on a wall for an eye-catching display.

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