Wall art home decor

Buying a painting or some artwork to fill the empty space behind your soft or bed can be expensive. I am going to show you how to convert an affordable plywood into your own wall art using wodoc stain and wax on plywood.

                             

Wall art, even small pieces, can be expensive. Here on Home Décor we offer a lot of ideas and inspiration for creating your own wall art on a budget, and this option is no exception. All you need is some cut 10mm plywood, Woodoc gel stain and antique wax, and a Dremel MultiTool - all these items you will find easily at your local Builders Warehouse.

So, lets start:

1) Have the 10mm plywood cut to size at your local Builders Warehouse. You can vary the size of the boards depending on the space available.

2) Lightly sand the surface of the board with sandpaper to remove any splinters before staining with Woodoc Gel Stain in your choice of colour of wood tint. Use a rag or sponge to apply and work with the direction of the wood grain for an even finish.

                                  

3) You will need a support for drawing the circles - any circular item will do. You can use tins, lids or other items you already have in the home. Draw around the template to layout your design. When using pencil you can always erase this and start again if you are not happy with the design.

4) Get comfortable and use a gentle stroke to remove a thin layer of wood from the circle shapes. You can outline the shape beforehand if you wish.

                          

5) After finishing the entire design, apply a layer of Woodoc antique wax to give the finish surface a subtle sheen and protect your new work of art.