My first training in woodturning was with At, who started to plant the seeds of artistic woodturning. I was fascinated by the natural beauty and flaws in the wood and by creating something unique and different every time. One of the highlights for me was certainly training with Nick Agar of...
The ideas above are fun and aesthetic ways to hang yourcollection of art piecesand otherdisplay-worthy objects, but they do all run the risk of causing indentations or other marks on your posters. If your piece is meaningful or valuable and that’s a concern, you could also consider a ma...
My knowledge of art and art collecting is about as in-depth as my knowledge of themating habits of squirrels, but I think when you see a piece that you LOVE, that’s about all that matters. (Update: Andy just read this post and offered to do a guest post on the Mating Habits of ...
How to make a copper and wood wall art piece for your home. What do you do when you’re asked if you want to participate with a group of wildly talented DIY bloggers for a wood wall art challenge? Well, if you’re me you panic. I mean, I’ve never made wood wall art before an...
Best Wood for the Job The base of your string art, typically wood, plays a significant role in the overall appearance and durability of your project. Density:Softer woods like pine are easier to nail into but might not hold extremely tight designs as well. Hardwoods, like oak, offer more ...
Lay the panels face down in the order you’d like them to appear on the headboard. Attach each panel to the frame with screws, ensuring they are well compressed and secured. Step 8: Cover the Back Choose a fabric for the back of your headboard, ideally something durable. Cut it to siz...
I made 3 of these decoupage wood slice art pieces to hang on my kitchen cupboard. They’re super easy to make and doesn’t take long at all. Start with plain wood slices, which you can get at the craft store. Create the first layer of decoupage … I used sheet music. Place the sh...
7. HOW TO PAINT A WALL: DIY RAISED PANEL OFFICE WALL This was my office in the gatehouse. It was just a blank wall. And then? We transformed it with a little paint and some wood. You could also create the same look with frames. ...
Spiral Mixing Arm: Even if your paint is freshly mixed, it’s never a bad idea to really mix it up and incorporate any pigments that might settle toward the top before painting. Wash it immediately after so it stays clean! You can also use the wood paint stirrer they give you when you...
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