First, I decided on a basic design for the sign. To see all the materials needed, swipe up.
Using a handsaw, I cut the boards and sanded the rough edges after each cut.
Next, I edge glued the two boards together. I clamped everything together until it dried.
Next, using the handsaw I cut my smaller 0.5” x 2” pine board to create 2 cross section pieces.
I used some wood glue to attach the cross section pieces to the main boards.
After the glue was dry and everything was set, I grabbed my stain and applied a single coat to the entire sign.
I thought that “Gather” was an appropriate phrase for a dining room since that’s where everyone “gathers” for Thanksgiving.
Using a foam brush, I applied one coat of the Fusion Mineral Paint to all the letters. Once it dried, all the brush strokes were gone and I had a nice even finish.
I used the tape measure to try and evenly space the letters between the two cross section pieces.
Then, working one letter at a time, I applied wood glue to the back of the letter and placed it on the sign where my tape marking was.
I let the sign dry for a few hours, and then it was done!