How to Decorate With Boat Oars
Old boat oars may not look like home decor items, but they definitely can work to a decorator's advantage. Boat oars add interest to a room and show off a love for all things nautical. They are also inexpensive, making them great for those who are decorating on a budget. Old boat oars are also easy to customize, so they are perfect for the artistically impaired, yet can also offer a challenge to those who want to detail them more intricately. All you need to decorate with boat oars is a little creativity and a little time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Wall hooks or pegs
- Sandpaper
- Stain
- Paint
- Sealant
- Artist paints
- Paint brushes
Instructions
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Think theme: Boat oars look best in a naval-themed room.
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Go for the finish: Add to the boat oar's beauty by re-finishing it or painting it. Sand the boat oar down so it's smooth, then paint or stain the oar. Apply a sealant to prevent chipping and to add shine.
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Personalize it: To add personal flair to boat oars, some artists paint their boat oars as if each was a canvas. Naval or water scenes fit boat oars perfectly, but any painting adds interest to the oar.
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Hang it up: Hang your boat oar on the wall horizontally. Use hooks or large pegs to balance the oar on.
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Be creative: Hang four boat oars around a mirror to give the appearance of a large frame. Cross two boat oars and hang a picture or mirror in front of them to make them pop out. Use the boat oar as a curtain rod to hang window treatments on, or make it into lamp.
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