Nail and string art sign

How to make it

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   Sand the board

   Sand the face and edges with 120 grit until they feel smooth. Stain or paint it now if you want color, then let it dry.

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   Tape on the template

   Center your printed shape on the board and tape the corners down. Measure from each edge to check it's centered.

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   Tap in the nails

   Hammer a brad every 1/2 in around the outline, right through the paper. Hold each brad with pliers so the hammer hits metal, not fingers. Leave them all about 1/2 in tall.

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   Tear off the paper

   Rip the template away. Tweezers grab the little scraps stuck under the nail heads.

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   Tie on the floss

   Tie the floss to any nail with a double knot. Dab the knot with glue.

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   Wrap the outline

   Wind the floss around the outside of the shape first, nail to nail. This gives you a crisp edge.

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   Fill the middle

   Zigzag across the inside from nail to nail until it looks full. It'll look patchy halfway through. Normal.

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   Tie off the end

   Knot the floss on a nail, glue it and trim the tail. Step back and watch the word pop.