Sunday, March 18, 2018

How to Make an Easter Napkin Holder

This clever Easter napkin holder is sure to be a hit with youngsters and oldsters alike. It adds the finishing touch on your dining table.

Supplies and Equipment to Make the Easter Napkin Holder

Instructions for Making the Easter Napkin Holder

  1. Select a pattern for your napkin holder. There are four different Easter-themed patterns included. I've selected the rabbit for this project.
  2. Using the band saw, cut your wood or MDF to size according to the pattern you select. 
  3. Adhere your pattern to the substrate using painter's tape and adhesive spray. Cover the substrate with painter's tape. Lightly spray the reverse side of the pattern with adhesive, and mount onto the covered substrate. The adhesive spray holds the pattern in place, and the painter's tape makes removal easy.
  4. Using the professional rotary tool and drill stand, drill a pilot hole for interior cuts. Make sure that the pilot hole is large enough to accommodate the scroll saw blade.
  5. Cut out the piece using the scroll saw.
  6. Sand any rough edges with the Delta sander.
  7. Gently insert a strong floral pin into the napkin holder to facilitate painting and drying.
  8. Coat the napkin holder with a layer of white gesso. 
  9. Hang to dry.
  10. When the gesso is thoroughly dry, decorate your napkin holder. I chose to napkin collage mine using matte Mod Podge. Alternatively, you could paint the napkin holder adding embellishments of your choice—be creative!!
  11. Enjoy your Easter napkin holder.

Carole

4 comments:

Misty said...

How cute and what a neat idea for Easter dinner or
luncheon. Nice work as always. Too cute. I bet you
could use that pattern for a children's party with
the names of the guest on the basket or bunny. I
love projects that can be used for more than one
thing. Also ones children can be involved in.
Thanks for sharing.

Cindy said...

Awww, what a cute bunny! These napkin holders will look great on the table at Easter, and you can use any kind of paper to decorate them with. I like it!

charlotte fletcher@roma land woodcrafts said...

Hoppy Easter!

Carol Wulf said...

I love bunnies and this would be so cute on an Easter table. Love your work.