Primitive Star using Paint Sticks

Hi Everyone! Happy Holidays! My name is Holly, and I blog over at Full Circle Creations. Thank you to Gail for allowing me to guest post here today and share my paint stick primitive star.

Since the holiday season is upon us, I thought I’d share the primitive star I’ve been making for the last couple of years. It’s easy to make and fun to decorate.

How to Make a Paint Stick Primitive Star

I make primitive paint stick stars in different sizes, but today, I will show you the one made with the large paint sticks used to stir 5-gallon bucket paints. These came from Wal-Mart. I start by cutting the handle end off of all five sticks.

You could also use lattice boards found at your local hardware stores to make the primitive stars.

Materials to Make a Primitive Star

• A saw to cut the wood slats
• Sander or sandpaper
• Wood glue
• Various clamps
• Optional: small brad nails

I did a little sanding, mainly on the rough-cut end.

Glue and Clamp Paint Sticks

Next, I glued the sticks together using Gorilla Glue and clamps.

I start with two ends, glue and clamp them together, and repeat this with two other sticks, making them equal distance apart. You will have a matching set of paint sticks.

Connect the Pair of Paint Sticks

Overlap them, glue and clamp the open end, and repeat with the cross stick.

I also add a dab of glue and clamps anywhere the sticks cross and touch each other.

Allow Glue to Dry Thoroughly

I leave them clamped together for several hours, giving the glue ample time to dry.

Paint Stick Primitive Star Hanging on a Christmas Tree

White-wash the Primitive Star

I painted it an off-white, but it would look great stained or antiqued.

Customize Your Decor

I can’t find the picture of it by itself. This picture has two of them hanging on a hook at the last craft fair I did. I added a grapevine wreath with burgundy pip berries, rusty bells and stars, and two primitive angels.

Here are two of the stars that are ready for decoration.

The little one is made from regular-sized paint sticks and works great on the top of the Christmas tree. Now, I just need to figure out how to decorate the large star.

Thanks again Gail for having me over today. I hope your shoulder gets better soon so you can get back to doing what you love!

Thank you Holly for sharing this great craft with us today! I love your stars. If you love headboard benches, check out the great benches Holly makes!  She also makes fabulous signs. So, hop over to check out Full Circle Creations.

gail

See more Christmas Decor ideas here