String art is another one of those ’70′s crafts (like macrame hanging planters) that is experiencing a contemporary makeover. Forget the brown and orange swirly patterned string art from the ’70s! Random geometric shapes, an ombre effect and the inclusion of type bring string art right up to date. I created this tutorial as a fun, contemporary and low-cost way to add art to your walls – just follow the step-by-step instructions and you’ll have a gorgeous new art piece ready to hang in an afternoon.
My tutorial includes a printable template so there’s no need for you to do the tricky bit of calculating and measuring for the nail placement. I created this string art tutorial as one of my craft projects for Crafttuts+, so head over there for the detailed instructions and the template.
I’m so happy to start the new year of craft tutorials off with this string art – I’m love how it turned out and it was so much fun to make. What do you think? Are you going to give it a try?
You are just toooooo cool (for school). Did this idea just strike you one evening? Amazing.
Haha, thanks Tara! I have too many ideas and not enough time. Wouldn’t it be great if we could do what we wanted and not have to worry about earning a crust?
You knock my socks off -your generosity knows no bounds! I would love to have a go at this…but as with all that you create your eye is so good – that I know mine wouldn’t turn out as well – the way you have ombred the colors is genius – I couldn’t do that- it would end up looking hokey. I will be content to marvel at yours!
Oh thanks Amanda, that’s so lovely of you! Please, please try it – you might surprise yourself. With the template and instructions I’m sure you could make it look fabulous. The great thing is that you can undo it as you go if you aren’t happy, and the ombre is easy to create by just adding more and more layers of string until you think it’s done. Have a go
Stunning idea! Thank you so much for the (very clear) tutorial!
Thanks Elisabeth, and you’re welcome!
Hey this is so great! But what did you use to put the pins in? Would love to try this! x
Hey Hannah, I’m glad you like it. I have supplied all the detailed information and step by step instructions – just read the text for the link and you’ll be set!
Sry for my grammar i’m a 12 years old boy and came from austria
PS: your side is great
This is so amazing! Can NOT wait to try this!!!!! Hugs and kisses to you!
Oh thanks so much Jessie! I love your enthusiasm and I’m happy to hear that you are going to make it. Thanks x
I loved it!
Yay! thanks Nadia.