I really love the string art trend and decided it would be neat to skip the wood background and do it right on a wall. My teenage daughter’s room seemed like a perfect fit and it’s now sporting monogram wall string art above the bed!
To make this wall string art, I started by sketching the letter on the wall with a piece of chalk. Chalk is the perfect medium because you can wipe away any mistakes and easily change things up. I wanted a slightly whimsical look but if you’d prefer a very exact letter, you could use a vinyl stencil to mark your shape.
Once the letter is drawn to satisfaction, hammer nails at regular intervals all along the chalk line. I left the nails sticking out about 3/4 of an inch from the wall and spaced them about 3/4-1 inch apart. I didn’t measure, just eyed it as I went and they all ended up fairly even.
When all the nails are in place, use a damp cloth to wipe away the chalk line.
Tie the end of the yarn to one of the nails {use a double knot and tie tightly} and begin wrapping the yarn. String the yarn back and forth and up and down across the letter, wrapping the yarn in a full circle around each nail. Be sure to pull the yarn taut as you go.
The wall string art will be finished when all the nails are wrapped and the yarn criss-crosses across the letter without leaving any big gaps. If you do have gaps, cross over those areas again, even if you have to wrap more than once on a nail.
The final look is so abstract and fun and it makes such neat wall decor! And you can never go wrong with a monogram right? {wink}
The retro-wall-art is a great idea. It looks very nice on the bedroom wall.
Hi Randi! I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your Monogram String Art, and I’m featuring you as my pick for the Rockstars this week from Creativity Unleashed!
As a Rockstar you’re in the running for this week’s MEGA Rockstar! Grab your friends and come vote at http://www.theboldabode.com/2015/03/creativity-unleashed-week-59.html!
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