Ingredients
You’ll Need:
- Balsa Wood
- Chalkboard Paint
- Chalk
- Spray Paint
- Painters Tape
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Pen
- Twine
- Gloves
- Dust Mask
- Protective Goggles
Method
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Mark Shapes
Using a ruler and pen, mark the balsa wood in the shapes and sizes you want your gift tags.
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Cut
Using scissors or a Stanley knife, cut the balsa wood to your markings.
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Tape
Tape the bottom third of the gift tag with painter’s tape.
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Paint
Spray the blackboard paint onto the balsa wood. Remember to hold the spray can approx. 15cm from the surface for an even coverage. Leave to dry.
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Tape
Once the blackboard paint is completely dry, remove the original tape and tape over the blackboard paint.
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Paint
Using a bright colour of your choice, spray paint the remaining balsa wood. Once dry, remove all the painters tape.
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Make Twine Hole
Using a Stanley knife, cut a small square in the balsa wood where you will thread the twine to hang your gift tag. Thread the twine and knot.
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Decorate
Decorate your gift tags using chalk.