How to Make Metal Wall Art
Want a statement piece for your home or garden? Metal wall art is the way to go. Creating metal wall art allows you to add beauty to your surroundings and flex your creative muscles.
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What You Need To Create Metal Wall Art
To get started with metal wall art decor you need a source of metal. If you have access to some scrap pieces that have inspired you, you are good to go. If not, your local home improvement store should have pieces of metal in manageable sizes that you can use for your project.
You will also need something to cut the metal, which can be anything from tin snips to a plasma cutter or blow torch. Once you make your cuts, you will smooth the edges with a crafting rasp to finish the look.
Before starting your metal wall art project, be sure that you have safety equipment, including glasses and gloves, as well. Crafting your own metal art is fun, but it is important to have the proper safety equipment while working.
Creating Metal Wall Art You Love
To start your wall art project, sketch out the design. Depending on how intricate your idea, you may freehand the design directly on the metal or you may want to draw onto a piece of poster board.
Once you are satisfied with your design, you can cut out the poster board design, creating a template for your metal artwork.
Simple designs, such as metal butterfly wall art, are a good way to start. As you become more comfortable cutting and shaping metal, you may become more adventurous.
When you are ready to cut, be sure to work carefully. If you are using a tool that you don’t have experience with, you may want to make a few practice cuts on a scrap piece of metal to get a feel for how much pressure you need and how quickly you can move.
After cutting out your artwork, use a crafting rasp around all of the edges. If there are any rough spots, smooth them first, and then go over the entire piece to create an even, finished edge.
What Types of Metal Artwork Can You Create?
When working with metal, you are only limited by your imagination. You can take inspiration from other pieces of art or come up with an idea on your own. You can also create unique works by varying the types of metal used in your projects. Some metals, such as copper, will develop a green coating, known as patina.
Making a piece of metal wall art from a metal that develops a patina, or adding a few pieces of these metals to your artwork, allows the piece to weather and create a look that is uniquely your design. If you plan to make outdoor metal wall art, consider copper, bronze, or brass, which develop a lovely patina.
Making metal wall art is a great way to add impact to your home or garden design. Creating large metal wall art is inexpensive and gives you a centerpiece to build your other design elements around.
Unlike painting or many other types of crafting, creating metal wall art doesn’t require extensive training to create a lovely piece. Take a few minutes to explore this site for some additional ways to elevate your home and garden style.
