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Estimated Time
3 Hours
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Challenge Level
Easy
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Tools & Supplies:
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(2) 6' Pieces of Diamond Braid Cord
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(18) 36" x 2" x 2" Posts (fewer for smaller mat, more for larger mat)
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Sandpaper
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Tack Cloth
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Drill
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Drill Bit
- Measure, mark center and cut posts in half.
- Measure and mark 4" from each side.
- Drill holes where marked.
- Sand rough edges and wipe clean.
- Apply light, even coats of paint to each piece, alternating between chosen colors. Let dry.
- Flip and repeat until all sides are painted. Let dry.
- Knot the ends of each piece of cord and thread through the holes of the wood pieces, working left to right and knotting between each piece. Finish with a knot on the end of the cord. Snip and discard extra cord.
Tip: Apply tape to the threading side of each piece of cord for easier threading through drilled holes.