Arts and crafts with wood slices are the perfect thing to add a natural element to your home decor. There are countless crafting projects you can accomplish with wood slices and most of them require only a few materials. If you’re wanting to try this hot crafting trend yourself, we’ve put together some ideas to inspire you.
Where to Find Wood Slices?
Luckily, you don’t have to chop your own wood in order to get crafting materials. You can buy wood slices in various sizes at any major craft or hobby store. You can find them in a variety of different wood types including balsa, pine, birch, aspen and more. The type of wood will determine the coloring and the size, so keep that in mind when shopping for your perfect materials.
Wood Slice DIY Projects
Coasters - For smaller wood slices about 3 to 5 inches in diameter, coasters are a simple and fun craft you can make for yourself or as gifts. The key is to treat the wood with a protective finish to protect it from moisture as well as prevent it from drying out and cracking. You can also paint or draw on them with your own custom designs. Try stencils and spray paint or even a coat of shiny lacquer to make them your own.
Plant Hangers - Macrame plant hangers are all the rage and one overlapping trend includes wood slices. By drilling holes in the edges of a larger wood slice (at least 6 inches in diameter) you can feed rope or macrame through and secure with knots. Then, hang on a hook and enjoy a perfect hanger for your potted plants. Keeping the wood unfinished creates a boho vibe while painting them bright colors can coordinate them with any type of decor. Keep in mind the size and weight of the plant when crafting your hangers and you’ll have an excellent upgrade to your indoor jungle in no time.
Clocks - While crafting your own clock might seem intimidating, there are plenty of clock making kits on the market with easy-to-follow instructions. All you need is something to attach the mechanism and hands to, and what could be better than a rustic, unfinished wood slice? One of the great things about building your own clocks is that they don’t require numbers or perfect symmetry to work. As long as you carefully measure the center of your clock face to place the mechanisms, you can enjoy a unique timepiece for any room of the home.
End Tables - For those who want to work with larger pieces of wood, try building an end table. Wood slices of larger thickness and diameter can get more expensive, but you can keep the cost down if you buy raw wood and finish it yourself. You can use wood stains or any variety of paint you wish. To make a table, you’ll just need to find the base or legs. For a fun and simple mid-century modern style table, try adding black hair pin legs. Another option is to attach the wood surface to the bottom of an upturned wire basket.
The crafting possibilities with the perfect wood slice are endless. With the wide range of sizes and wood variety available, you’re sure to find the right one for your crafting needs.
About the Author
Kyung Kim
Hi, I'm Kyung Kim. I immigrated from South Korea to the United States in 1968 when I was 7 years old. I have seen my mom struggle with the English language and work hard to raise her four kids by herself. Still to this day, I don't know how she pulled it off, but she bought her first home in 1979 for $70,000 and because of that decision, she was able to live without worrying about her financial future. I want that for everyone, to feel the pride of home ownership and to build their financial wealth using real estate as part of their financial portfolio. I feel so blessed to play a small role in helping others reach this goal.
I live in Beaverton with my husband, Richard. My mom, who lived with us for several years, passed away in our home in February 2022. Her first home purchase in 1979 made it possible for her to live to the very end, without worrying about her finances. As of August 2022 with a little downpayment assistance, our four children own their own homes. Being in real estate, I quickly realized that if they didn't buy now, they may be priced out of the market in the future. Whether that would have been the case, we will never know, but what we do know is that they are all realizing some good, healthy appreciation in their home values.
As passionate as I am about people owning their homes, I'm also passionate about giving back to our community. I support Compassion First, a non-profit organization that provides aftercare for sex trafficked girls in Indonesia. My husband and I also feel called to financially support social injustice organizations.
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