How to Make a Rustic Style Baby Name Sign

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use an old rag to apply the stain to the face

    Apply the stain lightly at first.  The more stain that is used the darker the boards will be.  Leave the bottom of the boards unstained and lay the unstained side down on the towel.
   
   Wait until stain has dried (1 hour).
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   Step 2: and ends of five boards.

    Allow boards to dry for 24 hours. , Lay them flat, running parallel, at about two feet apart. , Leave the edges uneven.  Use a hammer and nails to secure the longer boards to the shorts boards underneath. ,  Print the name out to the desired size.
   
   Lay the letters of the bottom line out to see where it the final lettering will be. ,  Flip the page over and firmly trace the letters. ,,  Apply as many coats as needed until the desired look is achieved (1-3 coats).  Allow the letters to dry (1-2 hours). , Make sure to bring the bottoms of the letters down over the previously painted letters. ,  Using a screwdriver, attach two large D-ring hangers to the braces on the back of the sign. ,
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   Step 3: Once the stain has dried

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   Step 4: flip the boards over and stain the bottoms of the boards.

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   Step 5: Use the circular saw to cut two 16 1/2" pieces of lumber from the sixth board.

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   Step 6: After the boards have finished drying

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   Step 7: lay them across the width of the two 16 1/2" boards.

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   Step 8: Use a computer to find two fonts for the lettering.

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   Step 9: Use the chalk to coat the back side of each letter page.

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    Step 10: With a pencil

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    Step 11: retrace the chalk lines left on the boards.

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    Step 12: Using a small paintbrush

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    Step 13: fill in the traced letters on the boards.

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    Step 14: Repeat the lettering process for the top letters.

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    Step 15: Flip the sign over and lay it gently on its face.

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    Step 16: Finished!

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