Festive table runner - Royal Talens
Festive table runner - Royal Talens

Decorating a Christmas table runner

In this step-by-step-plan we will show you how you can make and decorate your own table runner and napkins with a pretty Christmas design.

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What you need

  • Talens Art Creation Textile Opaque
  • Talens Art Creation Textile
  • Pattern paint roller
  • Mixed Media paper
  • Sponge sticks
  • Scissor
  • Textile table runner
  • Textile napkins 

Step 1

Cut out your own stencils using Mixed Media paper.

Step 2

Use a flat surface and apply Textile Opaque white paint to it.

Step 3

Take a pattern roller and add paint to it, then apply it to your textile surface.

Step 4

Use a smooth roller to add a different effect.

Step 5

Take your stencils and a sponge stick to apply the black paint. If you want to make sure that you don't stain the table runner, use a new stencil for each tree.

Step 6

Do the same with the textile napkins. You can use a different colour paint, for example green.

Step 7

To add some glamour, you can use a gold or silver colour paint. Let it dry for 30 minutes. Iron for 5 minutes to fixate.

Step 8

Set the table using your original table textile and other festive decorations. Enjoy!

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