Download our free, printable maple leaf template (find the link below) and display this patriotic craft with pride. Making string art is such a fun process, and these string art maple leaves also make great homemade gifts! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website.
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Download our free maple leaf string art template:
Click on the link or image below to download our free, printable maple leaf 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.
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What wood should I use for string art?
We recommend using wood that’s at least 1/2 inch thick or, ideally, the same thickness as your nails are long. This way, the nails can’t come through the other side of the board. We used 3/4 inch thick plywood that was leftover from a shelving project. You can buy plain wood boards at craft stores like Michaels, and sometimes you can find them at the dollar store. Otherwise, buy a small sheet of wood at a building store, like Home Depot, and ask them to cut it down to size. Try to use a piece of wood that gives you a 1 to 1-1/2 inch border around your string art design. One of our pieces of wood was 13.5 x 9 inches, while the other was 14 x 11 inches.
What kind of nails should I use for this maple leaf string art?
We used common nails that are 7/8 inch long (22 mm) and are 16 gauge thickness with a 3 mm wide flat head. Ideally we would have used 3/4 inch nails (to match the thickness of our board), but we used the nails we had on hand, leftover from making our Dad string art.
How many nails do you need for this maple leaf string art?
Our maple leaf string art template uses exactly 47 nails. We recommend having at least 55 nails on hand, though, just in case any of them bend or break.
What is the best thread for string art?
We prefer using embroidery floss for making string art. It has a nice, clean look to it, it’s easy to work with, and there’s a lot of colours to choose from. However, you can use almost any type of string to make this maple leaf string art. For example, crochet cotton works well, or you could use baker’s twine, 2mm macrame cord, or even thin jute twine. Regular yarn works as well, though it gives the string art a bit of a different look because of its thickness. If you use yarn to make your string art we suggest spacing your nails a bit further apart. You might also want to use longer nails, because the thicker the string, the more height it adds as it’s wound around the nails.
This super cute string art maple leaf is perfect for celebrating Canada’s birthday! It’s a fun craft for teens, adults, and even older kids (hammer in the nails for them if you’d like). This maple leaf string art is also a fun fall craft! Make one as a hostess gift, or hang up your creation for some fun handmade Thanksgiving decor!
Here’s even more fun string art ideas:
Dad String Art
Halloween String Art Cards
Handprint String Art
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