{"id":781,"date":"2019-11-07T18:14:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T02:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.asamihasegawa.com\/blog\/?p=781"},"modified":"2020-04-07T18:16:59","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T01:16:59","slug":"diy-hand-painted-wood-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asamihasegawa.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/07\/diy-hand-painted-wood-crafts\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Hand-painted Wood Crafts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hello! I hope you are having a great week. Wood is one of my favorite mediums, but it is also by far the most challenging DIY project that I tend to avoid. I am terribly clumsy and accident-prone, so I make sure to be extra careful. In my previous post, I hand-painted on an old wooden chair – that was an experiment! This time, I decided to use some of my precious wood craft supplies that I bought from Japan. (If you have an opportunity to go to Japan, you will need to visit this store<\/a>! The store is so adorable and ridiculously affordable. )<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When working with wood, I sand the surface lightly and apply primer with a brush. I usually let it sit for at least three hours. Some primers will ask you to wait for 24 hours; however, I apply a thin layer for it to dry quickly. This method works for me, mainly because I don’t take on big projects. If you plan to do a big home project, I really suggest waiting for 24 hours. For these projects, I freehanded and let my creativity flow, but I sometimes sketch a draft with a pencil (very very lightly) when hand-painting intricate designs. I personally don’t like erasing the pencil marks after painting, and pencil marks can eventually show through. If you aren’t confident, use a transfer paper and trace your design!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paint pens and sharpie oil pens are also great if you\u00a0prefer a firm brush tip. I personally use brushes to give it a soft and uneven look. I would definitely use a paint pen for calligraphy on wood. And follow me on my\u00a0Instagram account @byasamihasegawa<\/a>\u00a0for more tips and more. Happy crafting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials Used<\/span>
Wooden Blocks
Sand Paper
Primer
Acrylic Paint
Painter’s Tape<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hello! I hope you are having a great week. Wood is one of my favorite mediums, but it is also by far the most challenging DIY project that I tend to avoid. I am terribly clumsy and accident-prone, so I make sure to be extra careful. In my previous post, I hand-painted on an old<\/p>\n