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how to make a rustic wood flag from 2x4 scraps
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Rustic American Flag from Wood Scraps

You can make this rustic wood flag DIY in minutes with those pieces and just a few other supplies. Then add it to your mantel this summer for a gorgeous farmhouse-style addition to your home.
Active Time 45 minutes
Drying time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Author Angie Holden

What You Will Need

  • Scrap 2×4 pieces
  • Paint in red white, and blue
  • Wood star
  • Glue
  • Nails optional
  • Burlap ribbon or chair webbing
  • Paintbrushes
  • Twine
  • Scissors

Instructions

  • Trim your 2×4 pieces if needed. You should have pieces that are the right proportions for the stars and stripes section. It may be a good idea to lay them out like in the picture below.
  • Glue or nail the pieces into a flag shape. If you use glue, be sure to allow it to dry before painting.
  • Then, begin painting the flag with a dry brush technique. (see notes)
  • Don’t forget to paint the star as well. You will want to paint all sides of the flag pieces so that the piece will have a finished appearance.
  • Once your flag has dried, use additional glue to add the star on the blue portion as well as adding the ribbon around the outside.
  • Trim the ribbon to length with scissors before gluing. You will need something to hold the ribbon in place while it dries. I used twine and just tied it around while drying.
  • Once the glue is dry, your rustic wood flag is ready to be displayed in your farmhouse-style home.

Notes

* The use of a “dry brush” method leaves a rustic appearance without any sanding needed. Dab a very small amount of paint onto your brush and wipe most of it off on a paper plate or towel. Then swiftly move it over the piece of wood. Allow it to dry.