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        How to Make Rustic Driftwood Star Decoration

        For holidays or anytime, use found objects to create a natural wall hanging for indoors or outside.

        By Joanne Palmisano, Salvage SecretsMore in Decorating

        Courtesy of Susan Teare

        Small pieces of driftwood were gathered on the shoreline then simply glued onto plywood. This easy, budget project only costs a few dollars to make — scrap plywood was used so the only expense was the hardware to hang up the star. We made two stars: One was painted silver and used as a holiday decoration and the other star was left natural and hung on the front porch (photo below).

        Courtesy of Susan Teare

        Tools and Materials

        jigsaw
        hot glue gun and glue sticks
        drill
        small pieces of driftwood (2" to 4")
        1/4" plywood (about 3' x 3')
        D-ring hook for hanging
        tacky adhesive spray
        silver spray paint
        clear glitter

        Create Pattern

        Trace the pattern onto the plywood. We used a metal star for a template.

        Cut the Plywood

        Use a jigsaw to cut out the shape.

        Create Outline

        Adhere the outer layer of driftwood using hot glue; use flat pieces on the bottom. Let dry.

        Glue on Driftwood

        Add more driftwood, using smaller pieces as you go to fill in the holes and build it up. Add more pieces to the edge if needed.

        Add Hanging Hardware

        Screw the D-ring hook to the back of the plywood.

        Paint and Glitter

        Spray with silver paint. Let dry. Spray with tacky spray and sprinkle on clear glitter (optional).

        Joanne Palmisano is the author of Salvage Secrets (W.W. Norton, September 2011). Visit her blog, also called Salvage Secrets.

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