These signs were quite easy to make. I purchased wood at the local home improvement store (the craft wood at Michael's for example, warps while curing the clay sometimes.) I cut it to size, sanded the cut edges and stained. Then I added a quote. These particular quotes are rub-ons found in the scrapbooking section. (Prepare for a tired arm and hand when finished!)
I added the clay, texturized and then cured. Some of them have some metallic accents added, some have acrylic paint accents and one has a metal medallion with a Swarovski crystal in the center.
I added either a hemp cord or a suede cord to the back. I simply stapled it a few times, but was concerned that wouldn't hold as well, although these are pretty lightweight. So, I added a dab of glue to hold the cord in place and then covered the ends and the staples with a piece of foam sheeting. It looks better and also serves as a wall protector. I included glass tiles on one -- different inclusions can make the difference between modern, country, or antique-looking. The font the quote is written in can help decide what look you would like for the plaque in general.
These would be nice for an office or cubicle or a narrow empty wall in a home.
Simple & inexpensive to make.
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