We've all seen Pinterest fails. Projects that looked great in photos, but ended up looking similar to the artwork you made in Kindergarten. I was once a Pinterest skeptic, but when I saw this craft I just had to try it. String art is not only incredibly easy, it is relatively inexpensive, fun to do, and looks extremely impressive. Here are five steps for completing this craft that is sure to please.
Step 1: Collect materials
For this project you will need:
a sturdy piece of foam or wood
a package of nails
colored string, thread, or embroidery floss
a hammer
scissors
a printed outline of your state or another shape of your choosing
Step 2: Nailing the design (literally)
Center the paper outline on your piece of foam or wood and using the hammer, tap nails along the entire outline. Place the nails at equal distance apart, making sure there is space between them. When the entire outline has been filled in with nails, gently tear away the paper underneath. If there are a few small bits of paper left, this is fine. They will not be visible when the project is completed.
Step 3: (optional) Heart Design
This step is optional, but adds character to the final piece, particularly if you have chosen the state design. Take some of the remaining nails, and form a heart shape inside the outline. For my piece, I chose to place the heart on my hometown of Appleton, WI.
Step 4: Decorate with String
There are two options for how to complete this step. Begin by tying one end of your string or embroidery floss to one of the outer nails. The first option is to run the string back and forth across the outline, wrapping it on random nails. This creates a web effect. The method I chose was connecting each individual outer nail, with one of the nails on the heart design. As you work your way along the edge of the outline, wrap the string first on the outer nail then on one of the nails of the heart. After the outline has been completely covered, an optional final step is the run red string across the heart design, filling it in.
Step 5: Display
When the project is complete you can proudly display it. This project is a great piece to decorate a home, room, or office. Be sure to share some pictures on social media to show off your work to family and friends. Happy Crafting!
