String art

It’s easy to get an instant retro look with this fabulous 1970s inspired artwork made from string and nails.

Resene art with Mark Rayner - Project 71

Difficulty level: Moderate

You will need: 25mm panel pins, coloured string or wool, hammer, hanging device, paintbrush, piece of 25mm plywood, piece of paper, pencil, plate or plant pot for tracing circle, Resene Quick Dry, Resene testpot of Resene Prussian Blue, sandpaper, saw, scissors, tape measure.

To get the look: Mark painted the background wall with Resene SpaceCote Flat tinted to Resene Feijoa.

Other ideas: For maximum contrast paint the board with Resene Black and use white string or wool.

Step one
Mark a square measuring 300mm x 300mm on the plywood.

Step two
Use the back of the saw to rule cutting lines.

Step three
Cut out the plywood square using pencil lines as a guide. Smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.

Step four
Apply one coat of Resene Quick Dry to the plywood square and allow to dry for two hours.

Step five
Apply two coats of Resene Prussian Blue to the plywood square allowing two hours for each coat to dry.

Step six
Trace a circle on a piece of paper and mark 10mm intervals around the circumference, as shown.

Step seven
Place the paper on the plywood and use these points to make a circle of panel pins, as shown, allowing each to protrude approx 10mm from the plywood. Remove the paper.

Step eight
Tie string to one of the panel pins and wind across and around the circle, as shown, to create a circular ‘starburst’ design. Tie off the string and cut any loose ends. Attach the hanging device to the back.

Other projects you might like to try

How to create a geometric abstract painting

Psychedelic abstract
Resene art

How to create a colourful abstract painting

Geometric painting
Resene art

Abstract metallic panel
Resene art

Storage crate
Weekend DIY

Garden arch
Ways with wood

Tea for two
Weekend gardener

View more projects

Resene Paints Ltd – www.resene.com

We would love to hear from you if you wish to use Resene's images, information and ideas for social medial, blogs, newsletters and other media use. Please email update@resene.co.nz and let us know what you need, what it is for and how Resene will be acknowledged as the source of the content. We are happy to assist with most requests.

Our vision is to be respected as a trusted, ethical and sustainable company and acknowledged as the leading provider of innovative paint and colour technology. View Resene’s profile and Environmental Policy.

Any personal data, such as name, address, phone, email details, supplied to Resene for the purposes of receiving newsletters, orders etc will be retained by Resene Paints Ltd and used only by Resene Paints Ltd and its trusted agencies for the purposes of communication/promotion/providing service to you. We do not sell, trade or otherwise transfer your personal data to outside third parties.. If you wish to opt out of communication from Resene please complete our contact us form. View our full Privacy Policy.

Colours shown on this website are a representation only. Please refer to the actual paint or product sample. Resene colour charts, testpots and samples are available for ordering online. See measurements/conversions for more details on how electronic colour values are achieved.