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This inexpensive and easy weekend project shows you how to create a stylish coat rack with just some branches, paint, and a few tools.
Materials:
- Branches with strong sections of wood that are no smaller than ¾” in diameter
- Bypass pruners / pruning saw
- Cedar plank or other raw, natural wood
- Drill / screwdriver
- Wood screws
- White latex paint
Directions:
1. Using the saw of bypass pruners, cut sections of branches that:
a) have a nice shape to make a hook
b) are thick enough in diameter and strong enough to hold coats, etc when mounted
c) have a straight, flat back to lie against the cedar plank when mounted
2. Lay your branches out on your board to get the pattern and look that you like. If wood is green, then it must dry before you use it. Place in a warm, dry room until the wood turns brown.
3. Sand the edges of the branches lightly so that there are no sharp edges to snag your stuff.
4. Drill pilot holes in the wood with a thin drill bit, this will help the screw go through the wood without splitting. It is a good idea to have a few extras as backup though.
5. Add about ¼ cup water to 1 cup of white latex paint in a lidded container (like a large yogurt container) and stir. Drop each branch into the thinned-out paint, replace lid, and shake until branch is thoroughly coated. Place on a piece of wax paper or parchment to dry. Repeat with a second coat for a thicker paint look, although only one coat was used in this project as I like the wood coming through a bit. Touch up with a brush if necessary.
6. Using thin 1 ¼” screws, carefully drill each branch through the pilot hole onto the back board.
7. Mount the coat rack on the wall.
Thanks for visiting for the weekend project.
That project is so very clever. I was inspired to pin it!
:)
Linda
itallstartedwithpaint@gmail.com
I LOVE this tutorial! What a wonderful idea and photographed to perfection. I’d love to try something similar for the bathroom!
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Donna
Thanks, Donna, that’s high praise coming from you.
I love how it turned out; simple and beautiful! I have to go branch hunting now :)
this looks amazing, i would love for you to hare it at my party on now at http://twiggstudios.blogspot.com/2012/02/sunday-show-off-linky-party-2.html
What a neat project! I love the look.
What an awesome tutorial. I love this! :)
This is so cool, and how incredibly inexpensive. I just found you blog through Nifty Thrifty, and you are very creative. Also enjoyed your post on seed starting. My fingers are crossed that you will share this at Sunday’s Best going on now.
I’ve seen this done elsewhere. I like your version the best. Best wishes, Linda
http://twosucculentsisters.blogspot.com/
Very clever! I really love this!!
Thanks for sharing at Simply Klassic Home!
I love this project!!
I just started a brand new themed link party just for rustic or shabby chic crafts and decorating projects. I would love to have you share this – http://rustic-crafts.com/?p=5388
Okay! These are amazing!!! The end result is fantastic.
Clever idea. Practical and looks gorgeous.
This. is. adorable!!!
Seriously! Im obsessed! Great idea!
-Samm
LittleHouseintheBigD.blogspot.com
what a great project! I’ll be sharing for sure!
How cute and “natural” is this! Just love it!!
such a great idea…i “pined it”! now i just have to wait til my neighbor cuts down the tree that needs to go and convince him to save the branches for me. :)
thank you thank you thank you all for the kind comments. I hope that you can try the project too. I would love to see the results too!
wow! I love this more than you even know!! Thanks you! I will be trying this.
Gorgeous! What a beautiful project. I did something similar with a single branch, but I love the idea of mounting the little pieces this way to create multiple hooks!
This is wonderful, just love it!
Love it…very cute and clever! Laurel
What a brilliant, unique idea! My backyard is all woods. I’m thinking about creating something similar! Thank you for sharing!
I’ll go out on a limb and say, this is about the cutest coat rack I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing!
These looks awesome! I just finished a stick project & am hooked =D I would LOVE for you to link this up to My Favorite Things Party going on all week! Stopping by from the Tip Me Tuesday Party. I hope you will stop by & link up!
Much love,
Iffy
StayAtHomeNation.blogspot.com
Using branches as hooks is so creative and inexpensive–great idea! It looks so amazing! Thanks for the tutorial.
So cute! Found you on Vintage Wanna Bee, hi! :)
Pinned this to make soon – we have a river birch that sheds like a cat, and the branches are perfectly smooth and strong – perfect for this project! Thanks!
thanks for all the great feedback, everyone. I’m so glad you enjoyed the tutorial.
This is beyond cool! Loving it!
This is such a great idea! Visiting from Delightful Order!
-Jazmine
Keepitkrafty.blogspot.com
Stevie, I am so glad I found your blog through your garden transformation. I love this idea and am happy following along now:)
so amazing. i’ll be pinning this for sure!!
Great project, Stevie! What imagination and creativity your have! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!
This is so great!! I love the rustic look and that you painted the branches! Thanks for linking up to Think Pink Sundays – I featured you today! http://www.flamingotoes.com/2012/02/crush-of-the-week-think-pink-features-40/
I love this idea! It turned out great – and is so unique! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing this! Very cute :)
A really awesome project! It looks great and is so functional :)
Thank you for sharing!
Kindly, Lorraine
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Sooooo UNIQUE!!!!! This would look GREAT at my place!
I hope you’ll come over to The DIY Dreamer and share it :)
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I love it, thanks for sharing!
This is so much fun! Thanks for joining us!
Such a detailed post. I really admire it! Thanks for sharing this informative post. I’ve learned a lot of new stuff from you. Thanks :-)
That’s sooo pretty and so perfect for my hallway! Thanks tons for sharing! I would also LOVE to link to this if you didn’t mind!
There it is! I adore this project and so glad you relinked it up!
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I love this idea!!. my daughter needs a necklass hanger, think I will modifiy it a bit!!