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Choosing a backing board for string art

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

backing boardThe three qualities that I look for in a backing board are:

1. It should be strong enough to hold the nails when they are under the tension of the string.
2. It should not be too heavy since it is to be hung on the wall.
3. It should be readily available locally.
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String art boat pattern reviewed

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

string art boatOne of the most popular free downloads from the String Art Fun web site is the boat pattern. If you are new to string art this is a great pattern to start with.
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