Pushpin Wall Art and Bonus Organizer

This instructable is kind of two in one.
The first part yields cheap, fun wall art.
The second makes it into a necklace/earring holder.

Some considerations: space, and overall design if you want to hang things from the push pins.

Materials needed:
Pushpins (single color or assorted)
Embroidery floss or string
Scratch Paper (to become your pattern) - optional
Thimble - optional

Difficulty: Easy

Safe for kids? Small pointy objects require adult supervision.

Cost: approx $5-10

Time required: Less than an hour, depending on the pattern complexity and size

Fun and feelings of accomplishment: Acquired!

Inspiration: http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/how-to/how-to-make-a-string-tree-wall-mural-home-hacks-109655

Step 1 Make Your Pattern

In this case, I chose the Capsaicin molecule. I wanted the straight lines very straight so instead of freehanding it I drew up a pattern on some scratch paper that I had taped together. I then taped this to the wall.
This design was neat choice because it provided logical places for the pushpins to go. All the bonds made geometric angles which is nice. Rounder shapes will require more pushpins.

Comments

[secretmachines]

A really great idea!

[l8nite]

neat idea