How to Decorate With Barn Stars
Barn stars are part of Americana decorating and are known mostly for being found on Amish barns. Barn stars now are a part of interior decorating and are painted in a variety of colors or designs. Sizes range from large, about 18 inches, to much smaller versions, as small as 5 inches. Barn stars make a decorative statement whether they are used outside or in your home's interior. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Exterior
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Center the barn star above the garage door or entrance door to a shed. Large stars create a dramatic effect above doors. Unpainted tin eventually will rust from the weather conditions. Personal preference will dictate whether to select a painted star or a star that will age with time.
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Adjust the star with one tip pointing straight up. Stars have five points and are more pleasing visually with one point straight up.
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Secure the star with screws or nails provided with the star. Fasten the star tips tightly to the exterior to prevent wind from loosening the star.
Interior
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Choose a color to complement the room décor or a color according to its generally accepted meaning. Meanings of colors are listed under “Tips.”
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Hang the barn star above the fireplace or on a large, open wall. Use the preattached bar on the back of the star and a wall hook to mount the star to the wall. Stars are light and will require only hooks used to hang a picture frame.
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Cluster smaller stars around the large star for a colorful or dramatic look.
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Tips & Warnings
According to The Artistic Garden, these meanings generally are accepted for colors of barn stars.
Black: Protection.
Blue: Peace, calm.
Brown: Friendship, strength.
Green: Growth, fruitfulness.
Orange: Success.
Red: Creativity.
White: Purity, energy.
Yellow: Health, love.
