| | Step by Step Instructions | | | 1 | | PREPARE: Always work in a well-ventilated area and cover your workspace with a drop cloth to protect it from drips. Sand each plank thoroughly, working your way up through #120, #150, and #180 grit sandpaper. Wipe away the sanding dust with a tack cloth in between each grit and once more when you’re finished. | | | 2 | | STAIN: Now, it’s time to stain. Before beginning, thoroughly stir or shake your can of Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain in Dark Walnut. Dip your lint-free cloth or brush into the stain and, working in small sections, apply a generous amount of stain to the wooden planks in the direction of the wood grain. Let the stain sit for a few minutes (more time = deeper color), and then wipe away the excess with a clean, lint-free cloth. Once all of your planks are completely stained, set them aside to dry for one hour. | | | 3 | | GLUE: Use wood glue and clamps to glue your four planks together to make a 30"x24" rectangular sign. Let the glue dry completely according to the label’s instructions. | | | 4 | | PAINT: Tape your stencil or trace your cut-out onto the planks. Then, stir your Ultra Cover Multi-Purpose Gloss Paint in Gloss White thoroughly with a stir stick and use a paint brush to paint your dog’s silhouette onto the planks’ surface. For best results, use light, even strokes. Once you’re done painting, set it aside to dry completely for 2-4 hours. | | | 5 | | PROTECT: To protect your artwork’s finish, we recommend applying a polyurethane topcoat. To save time, we used Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane, which requires only one coat instead of three. To apply the polyurethane, stir (do not shake) it thoroughly with a stir stick. Using a clean, high quality synthetic bristle brush, apply the polyurethane to the planks using long, even strokes in the direction of the wood grain. | | | 6 | | FINISH: Let the artwork cure for 48 hours before displaying. Once it’s cured, add picture-hanging hardware to the back, hang, and admire your new dog silhouette wall art! | |
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| | What You Need | | |  | | | Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane | | |
| | | | | | Dog Silhouette Stencil or Cut-Out | | |
| | | | (4) 1"x6"x30" Wood Planks | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | High Quality Synthetic Bristle Brush | | |
| | | | Sandpaper (#120, #150, #180 Grits) | | |
| | | | Synthetic Bristle Craft Paint Brush | | |
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