Faux Brick Wall Art - My Altered State
This project idea kind of came out of left field, but I’ll take it. I’ve come to realize that I can’t get too choosy with new ideas, because I never know when the creative side of my brain will hit a brick wall. (Ha-ha.. hey dad, that one’s for you!)
Now, on with the show!…
I’ve always wanted a brick accent wall of the red variety, on the inside of my house.
After researching thin brick and seeing the price tag… uh, no. Not right now, anyway.
This meant I had to scratch that idea.
Now, on with the show!…
I’ve always wanted a brick accent wall of the red variety, on the inside of my house.
After researching thin brick and seeing the price tag… uh, no. Not right now, anyway.
This meant I had to scratch that idea.
To start off, I cut up varying lengths and used some wire cutters to cut out chips along the edges. (A tool for every occasion.)
I glued and clamped these in a brick pattern, to a 1/8″ plywood sheet, using random things as spacers
I used caulk and then some gritty plaster of paris.
I used the K5 that Kreg Jig sent me to make the joints for the box frame. (1×4″ boards)
I used a square as a guide, because it’s nice and square.
To double check my measurements, I did a dry run with the wood brick piece inside the frame.
Next, I painted the frame and added a 1 x 1.5″ strip around the inside front edge to create a shadow box effect.
After I painted the frame, I mounted the piece(s) to studs on my wall. (I made the brick in two sections, for easier handling.)
Next, I totally highjacked my husband’s idea for the lights…
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What are the lights called?
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Copper fairy lights.
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I want to do this!! Super freakin cute!!
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