(DIY) WALL HANGING
We all have a favorite saying. Why not display it in your home with a simple, inexpensive birch plywood DIY that will customize your corner nook or office space in a jiffy?!
words & images by COLLEEN PASTOOR
YOU WILL NEED:
• 1 sheet 1/8″ thick birch
plywood
• Printed Template of your
design
• Pencil
• Watercolour Paint &
Brush
• Jigsaw or Scroll Saw
• Power Drill with Drill Bit
sized to Grommets
• Leather Cord
• Metal Grommets (these
are made for fabric)
• Multi Purpose Glue
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Transfer your design to the birch plywood. Flip the printed template over and heavily
trace over the letters. Then, flip it back over and tape it in place on the plywood. To
transfer a light trace of the design, use the back of a paintbrush (the back of your
pencil would work great too) to press firmly along the letters. When you peel it back,
you should have a faint but distinct transfer on your wood.
2. Take your watercolour paint and paint over your design.
3. When your painting is completely dry, cut your piece of plywood to size. Use a ruler
to mark where you’ll be cutting. A jigsaw or a scroll saw would work well. The key
is to get a really slow, clean blade to avoid too much splintering. When you’ve cut
your plywood to size, go ahead and sand the edges until they’re smooth with a fine
grit sandpaper.
4. Drill your holes for your metal grommets. Again, go really slow to avoid too much
splintering. Use multi purpose glue to glue your grommets in place. They are meant
to crimp around fabric, but since the plywood is too thick, gluing works perfectly.
Make sure to let the glue cure for the recommended time! Tie your leather cord on
and you’re good to go!
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