Neon_Flames.pdf

Neon Flames

Materials:

• Kreinik Medium (#16) Braid - see color key

• 14 ct plastic canvas

• 1 1/2 yds elastic cord

• #22 tapestry needle

• thick tacky glue

Color Key:

Kreinik Medium (#16) Braid

Instructions:

1.) Cut mask shape from 14-count plastic canvas. Do not cut out eyes before

stitching.

2.) Stitch mask as shown on graph using 1 strand of Medium (#16) Braid. Long

stitches should wrap the canvas.

3.) When stitching is complete cut out the eyes.

4.) Overcast eye edges and mast edges with 1 stand of of 005 Black Medium

(#16) Braid. Go through a hole twice if necessary for adequate coverage.

5.) Hold mask on face and measure from mask around rest of head. Cut a piece

of elastic this measurement plus 4”. Thread elastic into larger needle and work

end of elastic through stitching on back of mask next to eye. Pull a 2” tail and

remove needle. Tie secure know in elastic. Trim end. Repeat for other side.

Originally published in Wearable Wonders September/October 1991

055F Watermelon

054F Lemon-Lime

053F Lime

005 Black

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