Cut Out + Keep

Geek Chic Sign

Add a little geek-chic to your rustic decor!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/geek-chic-sign • Posted by Jennifer T.

The idea started out as a joke and then I thought it would be something my Hubby might get a kick out of. The sign is something I put together from my Hubby’s favorite bits of the Lord of the Rings. So, this is what I ended up with and I’m really happy with it.

You will need

Project Budget
Reasonably Priced

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Tricky
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Description

The idea started out as a joke and then I thought it would be something my Hubby might get a kick out of. The sign is something I put together from my Hubby’s favorite bits of the Lord of the Rings. So, this is what I ended up with and I’m really happy with it.

Instructions

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    Lay out your various boards, attach along the back and sand the surface smooth.

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    Paint the base with a thin, dark stain. Let it dry overnight then you can use glue to create a base for the crackle finish.

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    I used a flat, white paint to add the crackle.

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    I used an Artograph projector as a guide to add the lettering to the sign using dark gray paint.