Rust-Oleum Projects
Modern Wood Wall Art
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                    Estimated Time2 Hours 
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                    Challenge LevelIntermediate 
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                    Tools & Supplies:
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                                    11 Pieces of Wood:7 1/4" x 1" x 8" 
 14" x 1" x 8"
 8" x 1" x 8"
 17" x 1"x 6"
 13" x 1"x 6"
 18" x 1"x 6"
 5" 1" x 4"
 18 1/2" x 1" x 4"
 16" x 1" x 4"
 3 1/2" x 1" x 4"
 9" x 1" x 4"
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                                    (9) 3/8" Dowel Rods
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                                    Sandpaper
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                                    Tack Cloth
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                                    Mitre Saw
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                                    Brad Nailer
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                                    2 Picture-Hanging Hooks
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                                    Paper towels
 
- Sand all the wood and remove dust from surface using the tack cloth.
- Spread out the old sheet or drop cloth and place the wood on it.
- Stain half of the wood pieces with one color stain and half the pieces with the other color stain. Remove excess stain with paper towels. Allow to dry.
- Spread out the dowel rods on old sheet or drop cloth.
- Using a sweeping motion, spray-paint the dowels with multiple thin coats of paint. Allow to dry.
- Lay out the wood blocks facedown on a clean dry surface.
- Lay five vertical dowels on the back of the blocks at varied heights and affix with the brad nailer to the back of the wooden blocks.
- Lay the four horizontal dowels at varied places on the back of the wood art.
- Measure and cut the horizontal pieces to fit between the vertical dowels and affix with the brad nailer.
- Hang on the wall with picture-hanging hooks and enjoy!