WIRE STRING ART: MODERN CHRISTMAS TREE
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WIRE STRING ART: MODERN CHRISTMAS TREE
SUPPLIES:• Artistic Wire®, Silver 26 Gauge (Item # 10237075) - 2 spools• 8” Walnut Hollow® Basswood Rectangle Panel (Item # 10627724)• FolkArt® Treasure Gold™ Metallic Paint (Item # 10621886)• Gold Half Faceted Glass Rondel Beads by Bead Landing™ (Item # 10594120)• Tree outline template
TOOLS:• 5-in-1 Hammer & Screwdriver Set by Studio Décor® (Item # 10638787) • 3/4” nails• Beadalon® Nipper Tool (Item # 10302215)• Foam Brush by ArtMinds® (Item # 10604231) • Optional: Long Nose Pliers• Optional: Beadalon® Bead Mats (Item # 10348546) or towel
STEP 1Print nail template outline to the desired size. See next page for template.
Paint wood panel and let dry.
Create string art holiday décor by using wire instead of string! Learn how to make a Christmas tree with a modern look using
silver wire and beads. You’ll learn how easy it is to make a styl-ish décor item perfect for the holiday season.
STEP 3
Carefully remove paper outline
when finished. Wrap end of wire
around nail and
begin to to fill the shape.
Weave wire in between nails
and outline the shape to form a
border.
STEP 2
Place image centered on wood
slice and hammer nails along the
template. A long nose pliers is
useful to hold the nails in place.
*Tip: Place e a bead mat or towel under the surface to help reduce noise when hammering.
STEP 4
Cut a seperate piece of wire (about
2ft., and wrap one end of wire to
the nail. String on beads. Spread
beads along the tree shape as
desired.