DIY Branch Storage Rack.
Supplies Needed:
Branch, knife, Paint in three colors, paint brush, hammer, and nails.
Step One: Step outside and find a branch! Nature is my favorite art supply store. The prices are always right too :)
Step Two: Bring your branch inside. If it's damp you might need to let it dry out over night.
Step Three: Strip off the excess bark. Just take your knife and scrape the branch in a downward motion away from your body. If there is still some left its no big deal, it will add texture.
Step Four: Time to Paint! Use your three paint colors to add stripes to your branch. I just free handed it because I didn't want it to look exactly perfect but if you want yours to be more even I would suggest using tape. I also left the ends of the branch natural.
Step Five: Hammer Time! Nail five or six nails spaced evenly along the painted part of your branch. Make sure they stick uot far enough to hook things on. After your finished its ready to hang!!
I think this is would make a great "guy" gift because its useful and decorative but not girly. Its a great project for any one. It would be a beautiful towel rack in a bathroom too.
Hope you enjoy making this project! If you make any projects from this blog I would really really love to see pictures!!
Hope ya'll had a spectacular Thanksgiving!
-Kirsten
That IS a great project. I'd love to try this over the Christmas holidays (when I home and finished my classes!)
ReplyDeleteI'll be picking up a piece of wood next time I'm out walking the dogs.
Question: how did you hang it on the wall?
I used two long screws and two wall anchors for extra sturdiness. If you make one pretty please send pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! It's so simple but it looks so good :0
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