So, as I mentioned before, I've been working on some art projects for our basement that will be done being renovated very soon! I really like this piece. It's unique, abstract and brings an element of the outdoors in.
Materials
Inexpensive frame (w/o glass) (got this one for $2.99 at Mangelsens - I LOVE that store)
Random sticks found outside
Can of spray paint (I used the color aluminum)
Heavy duty (thick) glue/caulk
Utility knife/scissors
1. Spray paint sticks (all sides) and frame (front, sides, inner edges) and allow to dry (overnight at least).
2. Use some level objects to hold the frame away from the table (my husband's idea - he used four short glasses - one underneath each corner of the frame). Oh, and place the frame front side down.
3. Now the fun! Arrange the sticks within the frame however you like! You'll need to cut the sticks to fit the way you want them to.
4. I was using tacky glue to glue the sticks onto the frame (inner edge), but it wasn't thick enough. So my husband helped and used his caulking gun - this was perfect (I need to learn how to use that thing).
5. Allow the frame to stay in the propped position at least overnight.
What do you think? I really like it! I think a series of two or even three of these would look neat as they would all have different lines within them. I like the negative space the sticks create, so a colored wall can be seen from behind. I also really like that they are three dimensional since the sticks aren't flat.
Grandma, what do you think?
Love,
H
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