Adding a little shine to the walls!
A while ago I created a clay wall hanging for our bedroom. I loved it so much that I wanted to test the concept out further and this time go for a metallic look. As I had hoped, this bronze sheeting looks really elegant and is a beautiful statement surrounded by all the softer colours and materials in our home.
This project is a variation of one of my favourites from my book.
It was really simple to make and can be achieved with only a few materials. Before you start, have a read of my blog post on where to buy bronze sheeting. I searched high and low for places to get it and found some great suppliers online.
YOU NEED
- Brass sheeting (read my blog post on where to buy sheeting)
- Brass rod or hoop
- Small gold jump rings
- Cotton cord
- Picture hook
- Metal snips or heavy-duty scissors
- Small round-tipped pliers
- Small wooden block
- Large nail
1
Cut out your desired shapes from the brass sheeting using metal snips or heavy-duty scissors.
2
Lay out the brass pieces along with the brass rod or hoop and move them around until you’re happy with your design.
3
Rest each brass shape on the wooden block and use a hammer and large nail to punch a hole into the top (and bottom, if the piece is a linking piece) of each shape.
4
Attach the linking pieces together using the jump rings, then attach them to the rod or hoop.
5
Tie a length of cord to the top of the rod or hoop. Hang the wall-hanging from a picture hook.
Voila! So simple to make and what a great statement piece for use in any part of the home.
