How To Make Wooden Tags In 6 Easy Steps

6 Materials
$5
8 Hours
Easy
Create beautiful rustic wooden tags in just 6 easy steps. Add them to gifts or just use in home decor for an added cute factor.icon
First off, the washers were way too pretty for me. Let’s get some rust going on these bad boys.


Here’s what you will need.
  1. Red Solo Cup (or any plastic container)
  2. distilled white   vinegar
  3. hydrogen peroxide
  4. table salt
  5. washers
6. weathered board (fence pickets)
I added my washers to the cup and then added equal parts of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Just enough to cover the washers. (if you’re sensitive to smells, you might want to do this outdoors or in the garage) Then I just dumped in some salt. Sorry, I don’t measure when I cook either. That’s Grandma’s fault, but it always comes out perfect. Well, most of the time.
I let the washers set in the solution overnight. The next morning, I took them out and laid them on a paper towel to dry. All nice and rusty! Perfect!
* You really shouldn’t use your Fiestaware for projects.
After the washers had dried, I added a coat of  Minwax Polycrylic Clear Coat Spray to preserve the rust. Without it, the rust will rub off. Don’t miss this step.
With my washers complete, it was time to cut some wood to the shape of a tag. These can be made any size and it really depends on the size of the washers. I had some old weathered fence left over that worked perfect for this project. I simply cut a 45 degree angle that matched on both sides. The length of the board is a preference. The one I used here is 8 inches. The washers were 2 inches. Drill a hole the same size or a bit larger than the washer hole.
Glue your washer to the board with E6000.
Add your personalization and that's is it, my friends. A unique way to tag a gift, project or just add a bit of cuteness to anything.
Suggested materials:
  • Red Solo Cup   (grocery store)
  • Salt   (grocery store)
  • Peroxide   (grocery store)
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Donna | Do Dodson Designs
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  • Penny Penny on Aug 12, 2019

    What size are your washers?

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