Today we're sharing a fun wooden quote sign tutorial with you, done with a layered technique that involves a combination of decoupage and masked spray painting. Choose any quote yous like, and whatsoever colors too! Keep reading to check out this surprisingly unproblematic tutorial.

wooden quote sign

Floral and gold quote sign materials

Here's what you'll need for your wooden quote sign:

  • Piece of chip wood (mine was 12×8 inches)
  • Elmer's gum
  • Foam brush
  • Gold spray pigment
  • Floral tissue paper
  • Agglutinative letters

Floral and gold quote sign glue all

Stride 1: mix the glue-all

Begin past mixing nigh a tablespoon of gum with a tablespoon of h2o. This will thin it out, making information technology easier to spread on the wood.

Floral and gold quote sign mixing tablespoon of glue

Footstep ii: use start coat

First, cutting a piece of tissue that is the same size as the woods. Then pigment the glue mixture across the wood, covering the entire surface. Work rapidly so it doesn't dry out as you're going.

Floral and gold quote sign glue

Step 3: lay the tissue downwardly

Lay the tissue downwards on tiptop of the glued surface. Smooth it out with your easily so it lays nice and flat, and smooth out whatsoever air bubbles.

Floral and gold quote sign spread a layer of glue

Step 4: gum over the tissue

Next, spread a layer of the glue mixture over the top of the tissue paper. This volition seal information technology and then it will stay nice and flat. Trim any excess tissue paper that extends by the edge of the forest.

Floral and gold quote sign spray paint

Stride 5:  allow it endeavor

Let it dry out for a few hours. Once it is completely dry, lay out your adhesive messages out in your quote of choice. Press the messages down very firmly one time you have them all situated perfectly.

Floral and gold quote sign spray paint entire wood

Step half dozen: Spray paint

Spray paint the unabridged piece of forest, including the sides. I would recommend doing this exterior, or in a well-ventilated area. Let the spray paint dry for a one-half hr.

Floral quote sign display

Once the pigment has dried, carefully pare the letters up to reveal the floral tissue paper underneath. If you have trouble grabbing the edges of the messages, use a thumbtack or pushpin to gently elevator the edge upwards and then pull the rest of the way with your fingers. And your quote sign is consummate!

Floral and gold quote sign work hard

If yous'd like to hang it on the wall, merely attach a picture hanger to the dorsum. It makes a swell addition to a gallery wall as shown above, or you could merely stand it up on your desk or bookshelf.

Floral and gold quote sign wall art

The layered technique allows for lots of customization… you lot could use whatever kind of tissue paper, and any spray paint color too. And you could even try a different type of adhesive letter – there are tons of different fonts and styles bachelor at your local craft shop or online.