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Subway Sign Wall Art
Make a piece of DIY artwork with the look of a vintage subway sign. It's an easy project you can complete in no time -- just follow these instructions to the letter.
Tools and Materials
Tools
- Sandpaper
- Hammer
- Tape measure
Materials
- Hillman Sign Center 2" stencils (#106943)
- 1/2" x 2' x 4' birch plywood (#6200)
- Package self-leveling picture hangers (#52716)
- Valspar spray paint, flat black and flat white
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Instructions
Step 1
Have a Lowe's associate cut your plywood in half; it should measure 2' x 2'.
Step 2
Lightly sand the plywood. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
Step 3
Apply a coat of black spray paint to the plywood. Let dry. Apply a second coat and let dry.
Step 4
Determine the words you wish to add to your sign (we chose landmarks in Chicago). Lay out the necessary letter stencil sheets on the plywood, row by row.
Step 5
Remove the letter outlines from the stencil sheets and fill them in with two coats of white spray paint.
Step 6
Attach a centered picture hanger to the back of the plywood and hang.