Initially made this to display Christmas cards in.
Made from 1 by 4 No. 2 Whitewood. Was stained with Rustoleum Driftwood and then painted with some left over paint I found in garage. I then sanded it back a bit to show the grain and stain through.
The nails are 1 inch Clavos nails from a website called www.Directfrommexico.com
Measures about 30 by 25 inches on outsides.
Estimated Cost
Wood $4.50 as only needed one piece and used one left over piece. The large hammered nails were most expensive part at about $8. Line and pegs around $5.00 Stain and paint were leftovers. Total about $17.00. Have specified an hour or two but the down time between stain and paint drying obviously adds time.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoloeum Driftwood as base and some left over paint. Painted on the stain without conditioner. Let dry overnight. Painted the next day and left another day to fully dry. Sanded by hand to show some grain through.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project