How to Make Chalkboard Garden Stakes

by MultiTaskingMaven

$9.00

1 Hour

Easy

How to make chalkboard garden stakes requires just a few supplies and is an easy tutorial that results in a great handmade gift. Video tutorial included.

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How to make chalkboard garden stakes is a result of my love for chalkboard paint and my husband’s love for gardening, and the fact Father’s Day is around the corner. How to make chalkboard garden stakes requires just a few supplies and if you don’t have a saw, the folks at Lowe’s are a great help. Let’s get started:

Materials:

(1) 8ft pressure treated furring strip

Chalkboard Spray Paint

Masking Tape

Chalk

Cutting:

Measure your furring strip every 12″ and mark your stick

Set your miter saw at a 45 degree angle (if you do not have a saw, have the nice folks at Lowe’s cut your stakes for you)

BEFORE YOU CUT:

Cut a 45 degree angle every 24″

Return your saw to a square cut and cut each 24″ piece with angle ends down the middle (each stake should have a flat top and 45 degree angle cut at the bottom) You should have 8 stakes when you are done.

Painting:

Mask your stick at about 6″ from the top

Spray all your sticks and let dry for about 1 hour

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How to Make Chalkboard Garden Stakes are an easy DIY craft and make a great handmade gift for the gardner in your life. More information here:

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Sue Sanders on Jun 28, 2015
After writing on each stick I would use some spray varnish to set the writing.

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TateTwo on Jun 28, 2015
You can use old blinds, too :) Great idea on the furring strips.

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