![]() It should be placed 6″ from the edge of your plywood. I would also recommend starting with the piece that is highlighted in yellow. STEP 4: GLUEīefore you start gluing, I’d recommend laying out your pieces into sections so that you can quickly move through the pattern without fumbling when trying to find your next piece. If you’d like some more staining tips, check out this post where we do a deep dive into how to get the best stain finish. Pine boards are notorious for being splotchy, so I like to add in this extra step for more consistent coloring. STEP 3: STAINīefore staining, I applied pre-stain to each of my boards to help ensure a more even finish. ![]() The first set of measurements are the pieces highlighted in red, while the second set are for the pieces highlighted in orange. The measurements provided are measuring the LONG side in inches. They are all cut at 90-degrees on one side and 45-degrees on the other. There are 8 pieces per art piece that do need to be accurately measured. Here’s how we cut ours (the quantities reflect what’s needed for 2 art pieces): You don’t have to measure exactly here, but err on the side of being too long. Next cut the majority of your pieces roughly down to size. This will allow your final wall art to be 16×20″. Start by cutting your plywood pieces down to 15×19. We sanded everything with 120, 180, and 220 grit sandpaper. ![]() It’s much easier to knock out the sanding now before everything gets cut down into small pieces. New to DIY? Download our free 5 Steps to Getting Start with DIY guide! STEP 1: SANDīefore cutting anything down, go ahead and sand your boards.
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