I Heart String Art!

I heart string art

Posted by Kelly

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I heart string art!
Make any shape you like! Hearts, stars, even words!
Just find a nice rustic piece of timber, maybe cut it to size, and let your string run wild!

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • Stencil
  • String
  • Sandpaper
  • Flat head Nail(s)
  • Hammer
  • Wooden Board

Steps (9 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    You will need
    A wooden board. Something rustic but not too weathered.
    A hammer
    Flat head nails, length will depend on the thickness of your wood but 25mm is what I have used
    Sand paper
    String
    And a stencil

  2. 2

    Sand down the rough edges.
    We don't want splinters!

  3. 3

    Nail down your stencil to ensure it doesn't move!

  4. 4

    Hammer in more nails!
    I've spaced mine about 2cm apart

  5. 5

    Remove your stencil and start wrapping your string around the nails!

  6. 6

    Go crazy! Or for a geometric effect work on a pattern

  7. 7

    Keep going, and double your layers if using thin cotton for extra effect!

  8. 8

    Once you have finished your pattern, tie off the loose ends and lift all your string to the same height.

  9. 9

    Ta Da! Your finished!
    If you would like to hang it add some hooks to the top
    Or just stand it up on display in your book shelves or mantle (: