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DIY wooden sign
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DIY Wood Sign

Learn how to make this easy wooden sign in just a few steps! This DIY home decor project is simple even if you've never made anything else before.
Course DIY Projects
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Dry Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 1 sign
Cost $10

Equipment

  • Table Saw (optional, if you are cutting your own wood)

Ingredients

  • Wood board
  • Wood stain or paint
  • Cutting machine and vinyl
  • Painter's tape
  • Towels for stain
  • Sandpaper
  • Vinyl transfer tape optional

Instructions

  • Cut the wood to be the size that you would like (you can also have it cut at the home improvement store).
    Cutting-wood-with-a-table-saw
  • Stain or paint the color of your choice and let dry.
    Making stain from brown and black acrylic paint
  • It can be one that you've created with a cutting machine, hand cut, or purchased from Etsy.
    White vinyl decal cut with a cutting machine
  • Use either painter's tape or vinyl transfer tape to help you keep the letters in the correct place.
    Applying a vinyl decal to a piece of wood
  • The sign can be sealed using a clear acrylic product like Minwax Polycrylic. This step is optional but highly recommended for longevity.
    Make a rustic wooden sign using a board and add a vinyl decal

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