Gorgeous Pressed Apple
Tablecloth and Napkins

(special thanks to my 7-year old son for helping with this one!)

Materials: . •Tablecloth and Napkins (I found a really pretty green basketweave cloth from Bed, Bath & Beyond. I paired it with cream colored napkins in the same basket weave. If you are hesitant about using cloth, you can try this on a heavy paper tablecloth (the kind lined with plastic.) I didn’t use paper, but you can try. • Apples • Brushes (wide and narrow) •Fabric paint (red, green and black) • Paring knife • Paper towels • Smocks (or something to protect your clothing)

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Step 1: Cut apples in half (as shown) and tap them on paper towels to dry slightly.
Step 2: Spread cloth on table
Step 3: Using wide brush, paint surface of apple with paint (apply thickly).
Step 4: Position apple on cloth and press paint side down and hold for 10 seconds.
Step 5: Carefully lift up apple. (It’s ok if image is not complete—it looks better this way!)
Step 6: Using narrow brush, paint a stem
Step 7: Repeat around the cloth
Step 8: Using green paint, repeat steps as for the tablecloth for the napkins.
Step 9: Allow to dry. Look how pretty the table looks set for Rosh Hashana dinner!

 

 

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