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I Heart String Art!

I heart string art

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/i-heart-string-art • Posted by Kelly

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!

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

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!

Instructions

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    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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    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 (: