How to Create a Primitive Country Banner
Primitive country banners are popular items at craft shows and fairs. The simple design of the signs can add country charm to your decor. The messages spelled out on the banners often are about family, home and faith. By making your own banner, you can customize the message and color selection to perfectly match your style. Make banners for your own home, make some as gifts or create an extra income selling your signs.
Things You'll Need
- Paper
- Hand saw
- Wood
- Primitive-style stencils
- Sandpaper
- Sticky tack cloth
- Wood stain
- Paintbrushes
- Paint
Instructions
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Write out the wording on paper as you plan to on your banner. Establish what you want the banner to say and how large your lettering will be.
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Cut wood to size. Any untreated bare wood scrap wood is suitable for this craft. You can also purchase wood and have your lumber store cut it to size.
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Sand the wood. Use medium-grit sandpaper and work with the grain. Sand the corners and edges of the wood to round them off, giving an aged appearance to the wood. Once the wood is smooth, wipe with a tack cloth to remove all debris.
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Apply wood stain. Follow all manufacturer instructions regarding stain use. Apply the stain with a paintbrush following the grain. Allow it to dry.
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Paint the entire board in the background color of your choice. Let the paint dry overnight. Sand the entire surface lightly with a fine-grit sandpaper and wipe with a tack cloth. Apply a second coat of paint.
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Paint the wording. Use primitive stencils as your guide. Place the appropriate stencil on your banner and paint each letter. Allow adequate dry time before removing each stencil and moving on to the next letter. Embellish the area surrounding the wording with painted scroll marks, hearts, stars or in any manner you choose.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a claw hammer, piece of chain or screws to lightly nick and bang new wood to add to the aged appearance of the banner.
