DIY Engraved Pallet Signs
by
Tracy
(IC: homeowner)
7 Materials
Repurposing pallet wood. I've been doing alot of signs recently for Christmas presents and thought I'd share.
First, get a pallet and take it apart.
Second, sand all the pallet board you've chosen to use. I use an air compressor with a spray nozzle (don't know if that what the part is called) and blow all the dust off the wood.
Third, I print out my words I want. I then use a crayon and color the back of the paper real good so I can transfer the letters to the wood. Once I've got the back covered in crayon, I use tape and place the paper where I want my letters to be. I then use a pen or pencil and go over the letter outline, press down kinda hard, and this transfers it to my wood.
I then use a dremel and do the outline first. I don't get just a little layer of wood off. I use the dremel and go about a 1/4 or 1/2 way deep into the wood. To me it looks better. I use our air compressor to blow everything off the wood while I'm using the dremel. Just make sure to point it away from you so you don't get the dust in your eyes.
Once all engraving is done. I sand the wood down again. If numbers or letters are short I will cut wood down shorter. Make sure to get all the dust and pieces if wood off your board before staining. I use the air compressor alot while making these sign.
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Suggested materials:
- Pallet boards (Free from local businesses)
- Dremel (Walmart)
- Bits for dremel (Lowe's)
- Wood stain (store bought)
- Thompson's Clear Deck Sealer
- Wood burner
- DIY wood stain... Vinegar and rusted nails
Published November 16th, 2016 10:41 AM
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