How to make feather string art

String art puts a unique spin on typical wall art. Rather than being flat like a painting or a print, string art provides a space with a 3-dimensional piece of decor. Although string art can be made into any shape, this DIY project uses a feather shape, creating a fun and whimsical look.

By using embroidery floss in all cool tones, the piece is given an ombre-like look. However, if the cool tones of blue and purple are not your style, pinks and reds are another option. After deciding on colors, check out the video and instructions to see how you can make this simple feather string art.

Materials
- Paint palette
- Blue chalk paint
- Wood board
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- Finishing nails
- Hammer
- Light purple embroidery floss
- Dark purple embroidery floss
- Blue embroidery floss
- Scissors

Instructions
1. Pour blue chalk paint into the paint palette.

2. Paint the wood with the blue chalk paint. Allow the paint to dry.

3. Draw a feather onto the middle of the wood board using a pencil.

4. Hammer finishing nails into the pencil outline. The nails should be evenly spaced and close together.

5. Tie a knot around a nail at the top of the feather using the light purple embroidery floss. Loop the embroidery floss around the nails until one-third of the feather is completed.

6. Tie a knot around one of the nails using the embroidery floss to secure all the floss in place.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 on the rest of the feather using first the dark purple embroidery floss and then the blue embroidery floss.
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