Supplies:
Freezer paper
Elmer’s Glue
Masking tape
Some kind of paint that will be permanent on fabric, like textile paint or acrylic
A sponge brayer for applying paint
Fabric that will let a little light through, I used a half yard of muslin
Tulle (optional)
Start by cutting the shape of the theater opening out of freezer paper
-Lightly iron the freezer paper, waxy side down, onto the fabric.
-Now comes the fun part. Use your Elmer’s glue to squeeze out some fun architectural features (I sketched mine in pencil first). This is sort of the batik method. Anywhere you put Elmer’s glue will be free of paint. I kept a paintbrush handy for smoothing out blobbie spots.
-Allow the glue to dry.
-Tape off any other areas you don’t want painted. Then, using your brayer, apply paint as evenly as possible.
-Allow the paint to dry according to package directions. I left mine overnight just to be safe.
It’s time to see the results of your work. Pull away the freezer paper, then gently place the fabric in a tub of water and allow it to soak for an hour or two to soften the glue.
Pull it out and into the sink, and gently rub away the glue under running water. Take care not to rub the unpainted fabric against the painted fabric. Admire your results while you allow your theater to dry.
Use toys or even Animal Crackers on tooth picks for puppets.
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