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Hand Lettered Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments
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How to Make Hand Lettered Wood Slice Ornaments
First, paint the surface of each slice of wood with white chalk paint, leaving the outer edge of each slice of wood unpainted so that there is a thin edge. Let dry and then repeat on the other side each slice of wood, if desired..
TIP: In the supply list above, I linked to pre-drilled wood slices that are perfect for ornament-making. However, you can also purchase plain wood slices and drill yourself. I just think it’s easier when it’s already done for you, especially if making this craft with kids.
While your painted wood slice ornaments dry, plan out what you will be writing on each wood slice.
You can use our pre-made printable template as a guide, or you can freehand your own Christmas phrases. Practice writing these with a pencil on a separate piece of paper until you are happy with the designs.
Click template for to open free printable copy in a new browser window:
With your pencil, copy the phrases you drew on the practice sheet onto each wood slice. Make any corrections as needed until you are happy with the designs.
When you have your final designs drawn on each wood slice ornament in pencil, carefully, trace over the pencil marks with the fine tip permanent black marker.
Go back and thicken all the “downstrokes” on the letters, leaving the “upstrokes” thinner.
Allow your calligraphy ornaments to dry overnight before carefully erasing any remaining pencil marks. Overnight should be plenty of time to dry, but if the paint or marker smudges at all when you try to erase, allow to dry longer.
Thread a decorative ribbon through the hole at the top of each wood slice ornament for hanging.
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