String Art

Tools
Hammer
Pliers
Scissors
Tape

Materials
Board or Plaque (Painted Black - optional)
String  (Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread size 10)
Wire Brads 18 Gauge X 5/8"
Pattern

Instructions
Print pattern.  You can find free string art patterns Here. 

Place the printed pattern on the front of your board and secure it with tape.

Hammer nails into the pattern leaving about 1/4 inch sticking up where indicated.

Remove the pattern.

Tie your string onto the first nail of the pattern.  You can use glue to secure the knot.

Follow the patterns instructions. 

 When your design is finished, tie off string and cut next to the knot.

For more detailed instructions, be sure to visit String Art Fun.

For free patterns, visit Family Fun Magazine (November 2013) for free downloadable string art patterns.