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    Home Ā» Holidays Seasonal Ā» Primitive Star using Paint Sticks

    Primitive Star using Paint Sticks

    Modified: May 16, 2021 by Gail Wilson
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    Primitive star Paint Stick

    Hi Everyone! Happy Holidays! My name is Holly and I blog over at Full Circle Creations. A big thank you to Gail for allowing me to guest post here today.

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

    Primitive stars paint sticks

    I make these in different sizes but today I'm going to show you the one made with the large paint sticks that are used to stir 5 gallon bucket paints. I got these at Wal-Mart. I start out by cutting the handle end off of all five sticks.

    Primitive stars

    Then I do a little sanding, mainly on the rough cut end. Using Gorilla Glue and clamps, I glue the sticks together.

    Primitive stars

    I start with two ends, glue and clamp them together and repeat with two other sticks, making them equal distance apart.

    Primitive stars

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

    Primitive stars

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

    Primitive stars with paint sticks

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

    Primitive stars using paint sticks
    And here it is.....
    Primitive stars
    I painted it an off white but it would look great stained or antiqued.
    Primitive stars with paint sticks

    I can't find the picture of it by it's self...this picture has two of them hanging on a hook at the last craft fair I did. I finished it off by adding a wreath of grapevine with burgundy pip berries, rusty bells and stars, and two primitive angels. I'd take another picture of it but it sold last month.

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

    The little one is made from regular size paint sticks and works great on the top of the Christmas tree. Now I just need to figure out how I'm going 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!

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

    gail

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    Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
    Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

    About Gail Wilson

    Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
    Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

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    1. Amy of While Wearing Heels

      December 17, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      What a great tutorial. I love the stars and never would have guessed they were made out of paint stir sticks. Lovely job as usual Holly!

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    2. I Play Outside The Box

      December 14, 2012 at 2:41 pm

      Those are cute, Holly...thanks for sharing. I pinned it to my Pinterest!

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    3. Sue

      December 14, 2012 at 11:20 am

      My paint guys never hand out more then 3 sticks per bucket and that's after I asked nicely. Using rulers sounds like a good alternative to make this cute star. Thanks for sharing!

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    4. jeanetteann

      December 14, 2012 at 8:33 am

      Thanks Holly,this is so fun,I must try it. I was thinking it could be done with those inexpensive rulers too. x

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