Wood Slice Banner With Wood Beads
A wanted to make a wood slice banner for our mantel, but wood slices hanging on twine do not hang flat. Hummm! I found an idea that works and bonus, it uses my favorite craft supply!
The finished banner with bead helping the slices hang to read the words.
I found wood slices on Amazon and they have a hole for stringing. But I wanted the slices to hang so I could see the stencils.
Other Supplies:
- Wood beads (1/2 Inch)
- Twine
- White craft glue
- Letter Stencils
- Craft paint
- Stencil brush
First, I dipped the stencil brush in paint and then dabbed on a paper towel to remove extra paint. This helps to keep extra paint from getting under the stencil. I used a sage green craft paint.
Then I held the stencil in place and pounced the brush over the lettering. Holding the brush straight up and down.
When the stenciling is done, I let the paint dry.
I cut a piece of twine about 2 feet long. On one end, I added glue along 2 inches the twine. Then, using my finger made the twine stick together and come to a point at the end. Let the twine dry. This makes a "needle" and easier to thread the beads.
On the other end, I made a knot.
I added 5 beads then added the "F" slice by poking into the hole from the back.
Then I added a wood bead and threading the twine back into the hole. The wood bead is held in place at the front of the hole.
Next, I added 4 beads and another wood slice like the first one. Continue finishing the word. Then added another five beads.
To finish, I made knots in each end of twine, cutting away the "needle."
I love the wood slices with the wood beads. The banner is perfect to hang on the cabinet under the TV in the motorhome!
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