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    Home » Holidays » Christmas Favorites » Pottery Barn Inspired Cut Out Wood Star Art

    Last updated: May 21, 2019 by Melissa Riker · 43 Comments

    Pottery Barn Inspired Cut Out Wood Star Art

    cut out wood star art

    I saw this pierced wood star art in one of my Pottery Barn catalogs and loved it so much, but in came the holiday craziness and by time I was actually thinking about ordering it last week it was no longer available.  Never fear! I was easily able to DIY my own version and the best part was I didn't spend one dime, I made it all from materials I had on hand!

    Supplies:

    1 x 4 8 foot
    1 x 2 6 foot
    17.5 x 17.5" plywood
    wood glue
    finishing nails
    miter saw (can use circular saw if necessary)
    drill and large drill bit
    sanding block or sandpaper
    wood conditioner
    stain

    diy wood star art

    Cut (5) 17.5 inch pieces from your 1x4 wood.  Set aside. Cut (4) 18 inch pieces from your 1x2 wood. (Yes I did this the same day we got rid of the Christmas tree!)

    ryobi saw diy star art miter cut

    Using a miter saw (or measuring by hand if you only have a circular saw, miter the ends of the 1x2 boards at a 45 degree angle.

    tutorial wood star art

    Cut your particle board in a 17.5 inch square (mine was a little shy in the corner from a previous cut but it still worked for me!

    how to make pottery barn star art

    Using a generous amount of wood glue, attach the 5 pieces of your 1x4 to the particle board and cover with something heavy (or clamp if you're fancy!) to apply pressure as the glue dries. Allow to dry for 24 hours.

    Print off this star template at 170% scale.

    diy star art pottery barn

    Center the star printout on the wood panel and use a ruler to trace it, following the lines of the print.  Remove the paper and again use a ruler to connect the lines you just drew.

    how to cut star out of wood jigsaw

    Use a large drill bit (I just picked the biggest I had, there was no measurement on it) drill a hole on each of the lines that make up your star.  BE SURE to drill the holes on the INSIDE of the star so the drilled holes will be in the cut out portion of the star's interior, not the "points."

    Use a jigsaw to carefully cut from each drilled hole to the star's points.  I found this to be a bit difficult due to the thickness of the wood and particle board so take your time and be sure to wear safety glasses (as always!)

    diy pottery barn star tutorial

    Once your star is cut out attach the 1x2 frame using wood glue and clamp or apply weight and allow to dry for 24 hours. Be sure to not get wood glue on the portions of the wood that show-it will affect how your stain looks. Also, if there are gaps or it doesn't line up perfectly don't stress! Part of the beauty of rustic art is the perfect imperfection!! (This also makes it a good beginner project!)

    After the glue is dry you may further secure any pieces with finishing nails.  I didn't do this as mine felt very secure from the wood glue and it will not be hanging, I plan on leaning it on my mantel or other surface.

    Sand any rough edges and condition the wood with a pre-stain wood conditioner (I use Minwax) and allow to dry for 2 hours.  Apply stain with a foam brush-I used a Kona stain for mine.

    That's it! I couldn't be happier with how it turned out, what do you think?

    pottery barn knock off star pierced

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    1. Delsea Drive In says

      September 04, 2014 at 8:25 am

      Highly descriptiνe article, I liked that a lot. Will there bе a part 2?

      Reply
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      July 13, 2014 at 12:05 pm

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    3. Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos says

      April 24, 2014 at 11:37 am

      I love how your cut out start turned out. It really looks like a designer piece! (I am pinning to do in the future.)

      Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos

      Reply
    4. Darlene says

      February 13, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      I love your tutorial, I have seen this done in the shape of an apple cut out with a piece of wood behind painted with chalkboard paint. I have been wanting to make it. Now I know how to start.

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        February 17, 2014 at 9:00 pm

        That sounds really cool! I'd love to see how it turns out!

        Reply
    5. jenny @birdsandsoap says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      This is just great! Stars never go out of style. What a timeless piece!

      Reply
    6. Kara says

      January 09, 2014 at 9:24 am

      LOVE this, so creative and so nicely done!! 🙂 But don't you mean plywood instead of particle board? I'm still trying to figure out where the particle board is!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 09, 2014 at 4:00 pm

        Oh you're so right!! I'll fix that!

        Reply
    7. Betty says

      January 08, 2014 at 8:48 am

      I love your star project. I love all things rustic and wood so this will definitely be on my to do list, thanks for the great tutorial.

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 11, 2014 at 7:53 pm

        Thanks so much Betty, this has to be one of my favorite projects ever!

        Reply
    8. Emily @ Two Purple Couches says

      January 05, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      This is such a great diy, Melissa! I love how it turned out!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 11, 2014 at 7:59 pm

        Thanks so much Emily!

        Reply
    9. Ice says

      January 04, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      This is nice! I'll let my partner know so we can build one too.

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 04, 2014 at 9:06 pm

        Thanks so much Ice!!

        Reply
    10. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says

      January 04, 2014 at 11:21 am

      I love this! Totally looks store bought. Great work!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 04, 2014 at 9:07 pm

        Thanks so much Rebecca!

        Reply
    11. April Hoff says

      January 04, 2014 at 8:30 am

      This is such a cool decoration! I can think of about 10 places I want to stick one of those in my house! 🙂 Great idea!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 04, 2014 at 9:08 pm

        Thanks April! I'm so in love with it I can't decide where to put it!!

        Reply
    12. Laura @ The Turquoise Home says

      January 03, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      LOVE it, Melissa!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 04, 2014 at 9:08 pm

        Thanks SO much Laura!!

        Reply
    13. Melissa @ Love Bug Living says

      January 03, 2014 at 7:21 pm

      Love this!! Just pinned it!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 04, 2014 at 9:09 pm

        Thanks do much Melissa!! *Very beautiful name by the way! 😉

        Reply
    14. Angela says

      January 03, 2014 at 5:10 pm

      This is SO cute! way to go! https://www.handmadeintheheartland.com/

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 04, 2014 at 9:10 pm

        Thanks so much Angela!!

        Reply
    15. Redo It Yourself Inspirations says

      January 03, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      Great tutorial! Your creation certainly gave me a couple of ideas. This would be nice as sign in my husband's garage with a cut out of his project car emblem. Another is for over the door of my garden shed with flower cut out. This is a fabulous project and yours is beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 04, 2014 at 9:10 pm

        Awesome! I'd love to see any of your creations when they are finished!!!

        Reply
    16. Jocie@OPC The Better Half says

      January 03, 2014 at 1:42 pm

      wow, this is incredible! sharing on FB now!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 04, 2014 at 9:11 pm

        Thanks so much Jocie!!

        Reply
    17. Katie @ Addicted 2 DIY says

      January 03, 2014 at 11:09 am

      Love it! Great minds think alike. I have this on my list of project posts too. Yours came out stunning!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 04, 2014 at 9:12 pm

        Thanks! I'd live to see yours when your fine if you want to leave or email me a link!!

        Reply
    18. Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says

      January 03, 2014 at 8:54 am

      I love this! Great idea and easy to follow tutorial.

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 04, 2014 at 9:12 pm

        Thanks so much Karen!!

        Reply
    19. CarolAnne says

      January 03, 2014 at 8:28 am

      And I thought my love was outdoor barn quilts. With a few modifications this could easily become my new favorite outdoor decoration. Thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 04, 2014 at 9:13 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it CarolAnne!!

        Reply
    20. keri @ shaken together says

      January 03, 2014 at 6:21 am

      Melissa - I absolutely LOVE this!! Great tutorial, too. Pinned so I can tackle this in the new year!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        January 04, 2014 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks so much Keri!!!

        Reply
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