Halloween Trick or Treat String Art Sign

Hello. Here is a fun project to get you into the Halloween mood. Get ready to channel your inner spider as you weave a web of thread to create this sign. This project is not to complex. Besides the time it takes for the paint to dry, this project only takes a few hours to complete.

Supplies

Supplies Needed:

- 2 feet diameter round wood 1 inch thick

- black, white, and orange paint

- stencil

- 1.5 inch nails

- hammer

- orange and white crochet thread size ten

- painters tape and small brushes

- wall mount hook and screws

Step 1: Paint

Paint the round wood black. Be sure to do this in a well ventilated area. Follow instructions for drying times.

Step 2: Create Stencil Pattern

I measured the size of the round wood and created my pattern on the computer and printed it out. If you have drawing skills you can draw your pattern on paper.

Step 3: Hammer Time

Set stencil on the painted wood and start to hammer a nail every half an inch to an inch along the outline. For curves you will have to place them closer together.

Step 4: Wrap Orange Thread

I tied one end to a nail and started looping the thread between every nail. The more the better. I use the white thread to go around the eyes and the boarder of the pumpkin. I tried to keep the thread tight so it doesn't slide down the nail. When you are finished tie the end of the thread to a nail.

Step 5: Remove the Paper Stencil

There is no easy way to do this. Slowly rip away the paper underneath. Try not to bump the thread if you can.

Step 6: Spray Paint the Trick or Treat Stencil

I used a trick or treat stencil that I had made online. Take the stencil and tape it to the wood be sure to cover the other parts of wood so they do not get painted. I spray painted the "Trick" and "Treat" words white. Then I painted the "or" orange. It might take a few coats. Be sure to do in a ventilated area. After you remove the stencil you might have to do some touch up with the letters.

Step 7: Add Hanging Hooks

After paint dries attach hanging hooks to back of wood. Attach hanging string to hooks and you are done. Hope you enjoyed the tutorial. Be sure to subscribe.