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DIY Paper Wall Art

This easy DIY Paper Wall Art made from paper, chicken wire, and an old wood frame makes quite the statement piece for your home decor!
Prep Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Course: DIY
Cuisine: Wall Art
Keyword: diy paper wall art, paper wall art
Cost: $50

Equipment

  • Wire cutters
  • Staple gun and staples
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Drill and drill bit

Ingredients

  • Wood frame
  • Chicken wire
  • Spray paint optional in color of your choice
  • Colored paper cut into 2"x8" strips
  • Standoff wall mounts & screws optional for mounting for your wall type

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken wire with wire cutters. Trim the wire to a size slightly larger than the back of the frame. It should overlap the edges by about an inch.
  • Using the staple gun, secure the chicken wire to the back of the frame. Start at the center and work your way outwards, placing staples every 1-2 inches to ensure the wire is taut and secure. Cut away the excess chicken wire with the wire cutters.
  • Optional: Spray paint the frame and wire. Allow to dry.
  • Measure and mark the placement of the wall standoffs on the back of the frame. Then, use a drill bit the corresponds with the size screws you'll be using to hang the frame to create pre-made holes for the screws and spacers
  • Follow the directions on installing the wall standoffs according to the packaging. and screw the frame to the wall.
  • Roll up the 2" x 8" strips of colored paper, and insert them into the hexagon openings of the chicken wire. Fill up the frame as much or as little as you'd like with the paper strips.