Felt boards have a long tradition in classrooms. Their flexibility and reusability make them a tool for teachers. While many companies sell pre-made felt displays along with pre-cut figures, it is a simple task for a teacher to make his own display. A hand-crafted one allows the teacher -- or parent -- to create one that is custom sized for the space available. She can also cut out felt pieces using printables from the Web or magazines as templates.
Instructions
1. Measure the dimensions of the particle board or piece of wood you have chosen to be the foundation of your felt artwork display. The size will depend on how you plan to use the display. If it will be a permanent display, it can be as large as a chalkboard or bulletin board display. If you wish it to be portable, you may wish to keep it to under three square feet.
2. Add six inches to each dimension and cut that size from a bolt of felt fabric. Choose felt that is a neutral color so you can build multiple types of artwork displays upon it.
3. Fold the fabric over your chosen piece of wood with the three inches on each side wrapping over to the back of the wood. Smooth the fabric over the top to ensure there are no wrinkles. Fold the corners into triangles, cutting off excess fabric.
4. Staple the felt into place on the back of the board. Staple all the way around so that the fabric is held securely in place.
5. Cut felt shapes out of multiple colors of felt to create the artwork display of your choosing. Use blue felt to create sky or water, green to create grass or brown to create mountains and beaches. Cut out geometric shapes in various colors to create tessellations or to demonstrate different styles of artwork.
