DIY String Art Tutorial

I've been seeing tons of string art popping up all over the web and decided to try my hand at a piece of my own.  I really didn't want to mess with hammers and cutting wood and all that though, so I used cork board instead.  Easy to work with, light weight and cheap!  What's not to love?

Step 1: Here's what you'll need:

You can find all the supplies for this project by visiting your local craft store & hardware store.  I had a huge stockpile of embroidery floss so this project was a perfect way to use some of it up. 

Corkboard rolls
Linoleum Nails
3M Hanging Strips

Comments

[agguilar]

awesome work!!!

[peppermintCreates]

I thoug it looked cool ,too!

[roof00fife00]

This is so adorable! I have pinned this, I want to do something similar. The possibilities are endless, Snaps to you!!! This project came out AMAZING!!! Great job! Roofers In Fife

[PinkPalm40]

I love this idea! How did you get your letters to print out on multiple pages?

[BarginsTech]

Two ways you can do this:

Using Microsoft word:
Simply decide the size of the letters you'd like
Use the Word Art insert
Place "DRE."
Then separately "AM" on a separate page
Make sure the dimensions are even
Print
Tape the letters together!

Using Paint's Text box:
Make the "frame" of the canvas as large as you need for your letters.
Make the letters as big as you'd like!
Go into File. Print. Page Set up.
Look for "Fit to |1| x |1| page
Change it as needed
Always print preview!!

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[l8nite]

very pretty! I've done string art in the past and driving all those nails was the WORST but now that you've mentioned corkboard and Im staring at sheets of packing styrofoam... I may need to consider this a bit !

[leasho]

awesome rainbow effect with the string!

[Browncoat]

LOVE the rainbow coloring! This is probably cheaper if you use wood instead of cork, but more work if you use wood instead of cork. It's a great idea for those w/extra money to spend!

[ChrysN]

Gorgeous! I love that you used a rainbow of colours

[mikeasaurus]

Wow, this looks great!

[Penolopy Bulnick]

That is just beautiful! I love that you chose to do a rainbow spectrum! I think it works wonderfully with your choice of "dream." And it does look like it would be very soothing to work on :)