Make a Beach Sign

Hi Friends!

Get your paint brushes out.

Here's a fun project for you.

Two of my favorite things:  Summer and Signs.

Loving both right now,

so it's a perfect time

to share this paint tutorial.

Start with a piece of 3/8" plywood 10" x 40".

I used my jigsaw to carve the edges

(holding it at an angle)

You can see how I did that here.

Cut the beadboard panel approximately 8" X 38".

Sand.

Put a primer on the beadboard.

Here are the paint colors I used.

I just kept brushing multiple colors on the wood.

I used a little clear glaze to extend the paint.

Next, pick out a font and trace onto paper.

Pencil on both sides of the tracing paper

so that when you press down from the front

the lead transfers onto your board.

You can see the pencil transfer here:

Paint lettering in with a small flat brush.

Then use a liner brush to add a drop shadow

on the right and bottom edges of the letters.

After the paint dries, sand over everything

to get that distressed rustic beachy look.

Paint the edges of the carved wood backing white.

Paint the side edges with a raw sienna.

Attach beadboard to plywood with 1/2" sheetmetal screws.

Splatter Raw Sienna.

Finish the back in black.

Tie wire around 2 screws for hanging.

I also sprayed an outdoor sealer on

in case I put it outside.

Now for the most fun,

deciding where to hang it!

 

 

 

Now your family and guests know it's official...

an invitation to be casual

and dream of those beach days.

I hope you try it

and it brings smiles in your home, Deb

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