Supplies:
The wood I used is from an old left over fence panel. To be sure I cut straight lines, I used the Kapro 313 Measure Mate.
Then I used my Delta Jigsaw to cut the panels, following the line created with the Kapro 313 Measure Mate.
Next I used the Delta Sander to sand down the fence panels to remove all the rough patches and imperfections.
I used the panel as is, but found it too dark. So I decided to paint on a light layer of Plaid Milk Paint in Winter Harbour to give the panel a nice white washed appearance.
Once the panels dried, I sanded the panels again to remove some of the paint and give it a more distressed appearance.
Now my panel is ready to use as a background for my projects. It's large enough for my bigger projects, yet light enough to pick up and move around.
What do you think?
Thanks for stopping by.
3 comments:
Steph I really like the idea of not throwing
everything away due to age or condition.
This project has made a lovely background
for a sign. To mount something on. Good thinking
and preservation of resources.
I like the idea of using what you got. I get so tired of plastic perfect stuff and like the feel of the older, wiser natural resources. (stuff that's been around awhile and endured) The touch of added color without covering up the wood's history works for me. Nice job.
Great idea Steph! Now you're ready for another project, that is so cool. Thanks for sharing this.
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