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| DIY artwork hangs on the wall after being finished with the steps. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JORDAN HUFFER |
What you will need:
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Jordan Huffer is a junior photojournalism major and writes ‘Born in a Ball Jar’ for The Daily News. Her views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper or The Daily. Write to Jordan at jahuffer@bsu.edu.
We all have quotes or song lyrics that inspire us, and we want to show them off. What better way to do this than by creating a custom artwork featuring the words we love?
This is an easy project that will have a big effect on your space and state of mind.
1. Plot your design.
The pack of letters I purchased came with both small and large letters, so I used both of them in my design to get the most I could out of the pack I bought. You might want to try different combinations and use your letters efficiently.
 
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| Steps one and two |
2. Do a rough cut of your letters and put them on the board in the correct order. This is going to give you a good idea on where to put your marks.
3. Using a ruler, make marks and then lines to use as guides for where you want your letters to go. This will help you get them even.
 
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| Steps three and four |
4. Put down the letters in the lines you just drew. I tried to make mine as centered as possible, but didn’t even get close. Still, I like the way that it flows. It helps to put a piece of wax paper over top of your letters and further smooth them down with a credit card. This will allow for maximum adhesion.
5. Get a bottle of acrylic paint in a complementary color. I would recommend getting a new bottle, as they are inexpensive and you will likely use it again. Drizzle the paint on the letters, then brush it on carefully.
 
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| Steps five and six |
6. Continue until the entire surface, including the letters, is covered. Let dry.
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| Steps seven and finished product |
7. Once dry, start peeling the letters off the board. If you have a textured surface like I did you, will get a little bleed, but it’s nothing too noticeable. Then, display your custom artwork proudly.
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