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DIY Arrow Sign
Decorate your kitchen walls in a new way
DIY Arrow Sign
In the Designer's Words: "Create ths fun 'GOOD EATS Here...' kitchen sign using UBER Matte Spray paint and acrylic paint! This sign has a vintage feel from the distressed edges but can also go in a modern kitchen. Customize it with any words you like, even someone's name!"
This sign will point you in the right direction, to the kitchen. You can customize the DIY Arrow Sign to have an inspirational quote, monogram, or your BFF's name. This craft would make the perfect house warming gift or birthday present. The distressed look will add a vintage touch to any room. And the best part about DIY crafts is how authentic and store-bought they look. All signs point to this being your next fun craft!
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Primary TechniqueWood Crafts
SeasonSpring
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Design Master's UberMatte Ultra Matte Color Finish in Mist (555)
- Delta's Ceramcoat Select Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint in Shadow Gray (04037)
- Walnut Hollow Arrow Sign
- Rubber Stamp Alphabet
- PLAID FolkArt Gold Taklon Detail Brushes (#10/0, #3, #5)
- Sandpaper
- Staple Gun
- Jute Twine
- Foam Paint Brush
- FolkArt Home Decor Varnish
- Nail and Hammer
Instructions
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Sand the wood arrow to remove any excessively rough edges and burrs. Wipe the sawdust away with a soft cloth.
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Spray one coat of Design Master's UberMatte Ultra Matte Color Finish in Mist (555) over the front and sides of the arrow. Allow to dry.
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Apply a second coat of Design Master's UberMatte Ultra Matte Color Finish in Mist (555) to the arrow and allow to dry.
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Apply Delta's Ceramcoat Select Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint in Shadow Gray (04037) to rubber stamp letters with a foam brush.
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Stamp the letters onto the arrow to spell a word or words.
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Wash the stamps immediately, before the paint dries.
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Lightly brush the excessive paint from the foam brush all over the arrow to distress it.
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Use PLAID FolkArt Gold Taklon Detail Brushes (#10/0, #3, #5) to add lines with Delta's Ceramcoat Select Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint in Shadow Gray (04037) as a design detail to the arrow.
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Write another word with the PLAID FolkArt Gold Taklon Detail Brushes (#10/0, #3, #5) and the Delta's Ceramcoat Select Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint in Shadow Gray (04037).
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Allow paint to dry.
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Flip the arrow over and use a staple gun to staple a strip of heavy jute twine to the back of the arrow. This will serve as a hanger.
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Add a nail or screw to the wall and hang the arrow.
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amatlin
Mar 31, 2016
This DIY sign looks like it was bought at Pottery Barn or Pier 1. I think it adds a fun flair to any room!
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