Use our free, printable template to make these beautiful string art signs! These string art pumpkins are super easy to make, and they look amazing as decorations on the mantle.
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Helpful Tips:
- Stain or paint the wood before adding the nails for a nicely finished board.
- If you’re worried about hitting your fingers, or if you need to add a nail in a small spot where your fingers don’t reach, use pliers to hold the nail in place while you’re hammering.
- Hammer the nails in on the ground or another steady surface. Your table will shake, and possibly move around, as you add the nails into the wood.
- Use wood that’s at least 1/2 inch thick or, ideally, the same thickness as your nails are long. This will prevent the nails from sticking out the back of the board.
Download our free pumpkin string art template:
Click on the link or image below to download our free, printable pumpkin string art template! The PDF file will open in a new window. Then simply print the template onto regular 8.5 x 11 (letter size) paper. This template is sized for a 10 x 10 inch board. If your board is a different size, scale the template larger or smaller while printing to fit your board. We recommend leaving about 1 inch of space between the outer nails and the outside edges of your board.
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What kind of string do you use for string art?
We like to use embroidery floss when making string art. We like the clean look of this thread and the huge selection of colours available. However, you can use any type of string that’s thin enough to be wound around the nails. Try using thin jute twine, crochet cotton, 2mm macrame cord, or baker’s twine. You can also use regular yarn, but because it’s thicker you may want to space the nails a bit further apart. Longer nails are also a good idea with thicker string, because the wider the yarn, the more height it will take up as it’s wound around the nails.
What kind of nails should I use for this pumpkin string art? How many do I need?
We used common framing nails that are 1 inch long (2 d size) with a 4 mm wide flat head. If you follow our template you’ll need exactly 92 nails, but we recommend having at least 100 on hand, just in case any get bent or broken.
What can I use instead of nails for string art?
Instead of nails, try poking straight pins into a thick foam board. Or make a different design (like a fall leaf or a bat outline) on a foam pumpkin for a whole different type of pumpkin string art! You can also punch a design in some cardstock and weave the string or yarn in and out of the holes, like we did for our Halloween string art cards.
These string art pumpkins are such a creative DIY project for fall! They’re super easy to make, and although they take a bit of time to come together, it’s a really simple and relaxing process. Make a pumpkin string art sign to decorate your house, or give one as a gift! They make such a fun homemade present for birthdays, a hostess gift, or any another special occasion.
Here’s even more string art ideas:
Halloween String Art Cards
Maple Leaf String Art
Dad String Art
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