Nail Thread Art
String art has been around for awhile.
Nail thread art. Ive been seeing tons of string art popping up all over the web and decided to try my hand at a piece of my own. It could be a piece of wood a wall a fence etc. I really didnt want to mess with hammers and cutting wood and all that though so i used cork board instead. Eiffel tower a landmark that has made its way into all sorts of art and craft projects looks extra special when worked with nails and strings.
String art has become very popular lately and it now takes all sorts of forms. Hammer nails into each of the black dots on the template. It ranges from simple designs like monograms to more complex creations like portraits and elaborate forms. This retro craft requires very few materials and is an inexpensive way to add some personality to your walls.
I had some plywood waiting in the wings so i cut it down to size sanded the rough edges stained it a dark walnut and then gave it a couple thin coats of poly to make it weatherproof. Easy to work with lig. Find and save ideas about nail string art on pinterest. See more ideas about string art diy string art and string crafts.
There are different ways to approach stringing the inside of your art piece. Lenten nail and string art. String art is a fun easy way to make a colorful picture by wrapping thread or embroidery floss around pins or nails. The base on which the nails are attached can be almost anything.
This is an inexpensive activity thats good for craft fans of all ages. Diy string art tutorial. Print off one of my nail string art patterns and center it on the board. Pull off the paper and thread string between the nails starting with a knot on one corner and ending with a knot on the last nail.
Lickity split i saw my opportunity to bust out some string art and jumped on it. The pink and black combination really makes the pattern work. To thread the string just take your thread and make one wind around each nail as you go. It was popular in the 70s but it is enjoying a comeback as a simple and fun way to make your own artwork.