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Prep and Stain Wood
• Sand any edges of the wood to remove
rough areas.
• Wipe off any dust or residue with a tacky
cloth to ensure a smooth finish.
• Mix the stain until thinned and start staining the
signs with the tip of a rag.
• Be sure to cover all sides and edges, these
will be hanging so you don’t want guests to
see anything unfinished.
• Allow the stain to dry per manufacturer’s
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instructions.
Cut and Attach Burlap
• Cut the burlap to size and place in the center of
the sign. Cut approximately an inch smaller than
the wood base, leaving a one-inch border.
• Grab your groom and have him hold the burlap
in place while you lay out where you want the
upholstery nails. Once you have the placement,
hammer them down until burlap is tight.
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Paint and Hang Completed Signs
• Using multi-surface acrylic paint, paint Bride and
Groom or Mr. and Mrs. on the appropriate signs.
Burlap is a rough material so paint slowly to
avoid clumping.
• Let the paint dry to avoid any smearing.
Now that the signs are completed, they need
to be hung.
• In each corner on the back of the signs, hammer
two extra upholstery nails half way into the
wood.
• Taking a 15” strand of twine, knot each end
around the upholstery nails and then hammer
completely in place. A staple gun can also be
used to secure the twine if accessible.
** If you find that your upholstery nails are not
strong enough to go through the wood, try
using a cordless drill to create a starter hole.
Be sure the bit is smaller than the upholstery
nails.
• Once all nails are in place, repeat on the next sign!
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