A word from threads: string art with your own hands
String art is not new, but it is quitepopular creativity using threads, ropes and nails to create decorative patterns, drawings and inscriptions. There was already a small master class on this topic: a spreading tree decorated the wall in the apartment. Today we will make such string art with our own hands - an inscription in a beautiful font.
Prepare a base for driving nails.This can be a wooden board or three or four layers of cork decorative panels. In the latter case, the entire composition will be lightweight, and it will be easier to work with nails. If desired, you can paint the base white so that the bright letters look better.
You have already chosen the word or phrase.Now work with the text on the computer: Word, Photoshop or any other editor that allows you to select the font and text size. Be careful with the size. The letters will need to be printed, in most cases you will have a printer and A4 sheets at your disposal. Accordingly, the size of one letter should not exceed the A4 format. Have you created an inscription? Print the letters and glue them with tape into a word.
Place the template in the center of the base.
It is better to put something under the base, along the perimeter, to raise it above the surface. Then you will not nail the entire structure to the floor or table when you start working with nails.
Small nails, a hammer, and off to the next step. "Outline" each letter with nails. Try to keep the nails evenly spaced.
Remove the paper template.
Even without threads, at this stage, the picture looks original! But the most interesting is yet to come.
Prepare multi-colored threads, such as embroidery floss.
Start weaving from the top of the first letter.The less you think about the order of the lines, the better. Just let your hands do the work! Start and finish the thread with a small, neat knot on the nail. Cut the tail "at the root."
When threads of different colors overlap each other, this creates a mixture of colors and a smooth color transition.
That's it! Hang your string art on the wall and admire the result!
