Though abstract in it's design,
there's a rustic and humble quality
in the materials and application
on this new wall art.
I love the reminder that "God is with Me".
Psalm 91:11 "for he will command his angels
concerning you to guard you in all your ways".
And you know I love any chance to use rough board
combinations to create art.
I started with plywood, lath, and picket fence boards.
First cutting the wing shape from plywood,
then cutting about 20 pieces of 6" lath,
I used liquid nails and small nails
to attach the lath onto the plywood.
The chevron pattern begins 15" from the top.
The overall wing size is 16" x 39"
Fence pickets were used for the bottom stripes.
After trimming all of my edges,
I stained the entire piece.
Then, while it is still wet,
I use a soft white paint over the surface,
but lifting in some areas so that
there are spaces where the stain shows through.
I also go back over the white with stain
depending on the contrast I want on the chevron.
I know this project requires a lot of "building"
and not just painting,
but I had to share because I know there are many of you
like me!
Isn't the old hinge detail fun!
Now I have my eyes open at flea markets
to find interesting hinges.
And , of course, that's just where a hinge would go
so the wing can open - ha!
It can hang vertical or horizontal.
I hope you all, my project friends,
could identify the shape without reading the title.
Some of the fam had no idea what it was,
guessing anything from ice cream cone to boomerang
to acorn. (sigh)
All of my excitement and hard work on my angel wing
became a "Christmas Quiz" in our house
every time someone new came in the door.
Yay, I was so excited when
some of my holiday visitors recognized the shape right away!
I know - I'm on another planet : )
Hope you might give it a try,
Deb
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Deb I LOVE this! I so want to commission one of these from you! Let me know if you take orders. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous. What an amazing idea you came up with....and yes I knew instantly what it was!
ReplyDeleteDeb - this is gorgeous. I seem to have a thing for angel wings since John passed away. Kind of my way of feeling he is near by. With your excellent instructions, I might try to do this when and if it ever warms up.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project.
Judy
Oh Judy, that must be a constant thought with you. Blessings my friend,
ReplyDeleteDeb
I knew immediately what it was. Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing how to make it. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYay, so glad my art peeps know what it is!!
ReplyDeleteVery creative! I love the wing and the hinge is a perfect embellishment!
ReplyDeleteI adore this! I knew immediately what it was. Without being offensive, I don't understand people NOT knowing what it is! I just might have to try this. Thanks for the detailed instructions.
ReplyDeleteThat's hilarious! Love that comment because that's what I thought too - but there were more people that didn't know what it was in my family!! Of course, you have to realize, my husband only understands x's and o's. He's a basketball coach. : )
ReplyDeleteThanks anonymous - that was fun.
Oh Deb!!!! This is my favorite piece of wall art you've done yet! it is absolutely beautiful! That hinge is perfect and I love the whole design. You are overflowing with talent :0)!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Smiles!
Terry
I love it, yes I knew it was a wing right away but had to go back and look to see if I could find the "cone". I think if someone guessed a cone they should get a pass.... this time.
ReplyDeleteOnly true angels would recognize it right away (I did). You are so handy with the rough stuff and delicate with the thoughts and details. And the hinge is perfect!
ReplyDeleteSo my faithful visitors are all angels.
ReplyDeleteSo funny.
Your comment made me laugh.
Much appreciation,
Deb
Hi Deb! I love this! And of course I want to try my hand at this, so thank you for tutorial. I have a question, when you so say fence pickets are you talking about the big 4'x6' foot ones?
ReplyDeleteHi Susan!
ReplyDeleteThese are not the cedar fence boards. I used the smaller pickets this time. They are about 3.5" wide and maybe 5 ft. tall with a spear headed top. They are less thick - about 3/8" inch - much the same thickness as the lath so the design is fairly level.
Have a great project!
Deb
Wow! That's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous and so creative - I am in love with hinge addition.
ReplyDeleteDeb, I think people who have an angel watching over them are more likely to recognize the wing as an angel body part. The others must be hungry if they're thinking ice cream cone ! :-) You've produced a lovely reminder that angels are always nearby. Love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! XO
ReplyDeleteNow that is fantastic! I love the verse you put on it too! Great project! I will feature on HSH this week! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
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