Doily Bowl

Doilies are fabric (sometimes paper) mats that have a lace pattern. I used Mod Podge Stiffy, a fabric stiffener, to harden the doily into a bowl. The project was very quick, but the bowl is  pretty and can hold things such as paper clips, erasers, and other small items.

Materials:
- 1 fabric doily (doesn't matter what size)
- one bowl (a little larger than the doily)
- another bowl
- Mod Podge Stiffy (if you can't buy that there are directions on how to make it at the bottom)
- plastic wrap
- a clean working space
- paint (color of your choice)


1. Get all of your supplies ready.

2. Cover the upside-down bowl with plastic wrap. This ensures that nothing will happen to the bowl and the doily will be easier to take off.

3. In another bowl mix the Mod Podge Stiffy with some paint.

4. Dip the doily in the bowl full of Mod Podge Stiffy and paint. Make sure the Mod Podge really soaks into the doily.


5. Drape the doily onto the bowl with plastic wrap and let it set for twenty-four hours.

6. Voila! You have an awesome bowl at your disposal!

How to make the Stiffy: 

Materials:
- white glue
- a bowl
- a measuring spoon
- water

Put an equal amount of glue and water in a bowl and mix well. If you want to have a thicker mixture, don't add as much water.

- Shruti 

Links:
- http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/2010/05/diy-make-your-own-fabric-stiffener/
- http://freevintagecrochet.com/free-doily-patterns/star137/fern-leaf-doily-pattern