Habitat bright ideas with Fleur Thorpe – DIY projects
What better way to celebrate Queen’s Birthday weekend and show your allegiance than with a Union Jack, cleverly painted on to an old wooden pallet.
Step 1: Depending on the pallet you are using and the end result you want (if you are hanging it or propping it against the wall), you may need to partly disassemble the pallet. Make sure that the width is twice that of the height.
Step 2: Using a ruler, a long straight edge and a pencil, measure and draw lines to form the pattern of the Union Jack. See here for how to draw a Union Jack.
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Step 3: Place the masking tape along the pencil lines, making sure to cover up the areas that would be white on the flag. Sometimes the tape doesn’t stick particularly well to the rough wood, but don't worry – if the paint bleeds underneath, it just adds to the rustic charm of the piece.
Step 4: Paint the red and blue areas of the flag using your choice of colours; Fleur used Resene Lonestar and Resene Bunting.
Step 5: Remove the tape and once the paint is dry, give the flag a light sand with a medium grit sandpaper to give it a weathered, aged look.
Top tip: If your pallet has unsightly stains on it, paint 1-2 coats of Resene White first to completely cover the marks, then apply your chosen Resene red and blue for the Union Jack.
Styling and images by Fleur Thorpe, 2017.
Habitat bright ideas
Need to add colour, pattern or a little creativity to your place? Check out these easy step by step DIY project ideas created in collaboration with Fleur Thorpe. We hope you enjoy making and painting these bright ideas and bringing colour to your home inside or out.
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