This was just a fun project I did this weekend, I needed some new art to liven up my walls in my little beach shack.
Here is how I created it:
Step 1
Get a pallet.
You can get them from Bunnings, loading docks or the tip. I work at a printers and we get paper delivered on pallets frequently so I was quite lucky there.
Step 2
Measure you pallet.
My pallet measured 90cm wide x 70cm high.
Step 3
Create your stencil design.
I used Adobe Illustrator to create my design to the correct measurements, if you don't have access to any design software you can always draw your design by hand.
Step 4
Print your design.
I didn't have access to a large format printer, so I printed my design on several A4 sheets and stuck them together.
Step 5
Cut out your stencil.
This is the fun part (NOT). I used a small pair of scissors to cut my stencil out - you could use a cutting mat and a stanley knife also.
Step 6
Prime your pallet.
I used generic white paint primer from Bunnings, I put small amounts on the brush at a time and didn't go all the way to the edges as I wanted to keep the weathered look.
Step 7
Paint the background.
I used acrylic paint that I got from my local art shop and did a blue/teal gradient. The trick is to be quite rough with your brush.
Step 8
Place your stencil onto your pallet.
Paint over your stencil. I used the primer paint again. I did a few coats.
Step 9
Remove the stencil and let your pallet dry.
Step 10
Sand back your painting to give it a weathered look.
Step 11
Hanging your pallet.
My pallet was very heavy so I nailed two white wood pailings I bought from Bunnings to the back, this then slots behind the lounge and the lounge holds the pallet up.
Happy DIY pallet painting!!
