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    DIY » Build It » Home Decor » Reclaimed Wood Skyline Artwork | Louisville Kentucky

    Reclaimed Wood Skyline Artwork | Louisville Kentucky

    Published by Gail | Published April 24, 2018 | Updated June 28, 2021
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    Today I'm sharing a reclaimed wood skyline framed art. I’m joining in the Wood Art Challenge with my building blogger friends. The only rules for this challenge is it has to be primarily wood, and square. The skyline art project was a little challenging because most skyline artwork you see is rectangular.

    If you’re visiting from the Wood Art Challenge, Welcome to My Repurposed Life. I’m Gail Wilson, lover of everything repurposed, reclaimed and recycled! This is where Rescue, Reimagine, Repeat happens on a weekly basis.

    I hope you love this Reclaimed Wood Skyline Artwork project!

    *this post contains affiliate links, read more here*

    scrap fence wood (2)

    Rarely do I ever throw away any scraps. You can see the two different size fence boards I used for this project. The more narrow and thinner boards were used for the buildings. The wider, more traditional dog eared fence boards were used to frame this project.

     

    cutting small boards to make reclaimed wood skyline art

    I printed out a picture of the Louisville skyline, then drew 1 inch grids in order to keep the buildings pretty close to “scale”.

     

    Materials used for reclaimed wood skyline art project

    • 1 thin weathered fence board
    • 1 standard weathered fence board.
    • Tape measure
    • Miter Saw
    • Table Saw
    • Wood Glue
    • Paint
    • Staple Gun

     

     

    Rip Fence Board on Table Saw | Cut to Length on Miter Saw

     

    rustic skyline artwork

    • Rip Reclaimed Fence on Table Saw in varying widths
    • Cut to length on miter saw
    • Add angles using miter saw

     

    The weathered portion of each board was cut off to make a fresh cut on both sides of every building.

     

    scrap plywood board

    Use a small piece of plywood for the backer board on your reclaimed wood skyline artwork project. I pick up these thin plywood “drop offs” from a local Peddler’s Mall. This board was 2’x4’. Because this wood challenge had to be a square art project, I cut it on the table saw to be a 21” square.

     

    rustic skyline artwork placed on plywoodThis is basically the final “draft”. I did end up ripping the building on the far right. It seemed like it wasn't quite to scale.

    see more small scrap reclaimed wood projects

     

    Paint Skyline Backer Board Black

    paint rustic skyline back board black

    A small foam roller makes painting a project like this quick and easy.I painted the front and all four sides of the backer board. I used Heirloom Traditions All In One Paint (Iron Gate)

     

    Make Rustic Frame For Artwork

    rip fence board

    My table saw is on the small size, but it never lets me down.

    This is where the  standard size fence board was used. I ran the board through the table saw twice to get two lengths measuring  1.5”. When making a rustic frame, I like to keep all the weathered edges on the outer portion of the frame and all the fresh cuts toward the inside. To achieve this, I ripped 1.5 off the right side and 1.5 off the left side.

     

    cut weathered fence board on miter saw to make rustic frame

    The boards were cut on a 45° angle with the long sides all being 21”. I tried to cut around the screw holes, making the frame more pleasing to the eye.

    See More Easy Rustic Frame Ideas Here

     

    Glue Boards onto backer board to make Reclaimed Wood Skyline

    glue weathered fence boards for rustic skyline art

    I removed one board (building) at a time and applied wood glue with a small paint brush-then replaced each building. One of the boards for the frame was used to line up all of the buildings.

     

    How to apply vinyl with painter’s tape

     

    how to apply vinyl with painters tape

    The Louisville logo was cut out of vinyl on my Silhouette Portrait. I like to use painter’s tape on quick and easy transfer projects.

    1. Cover small vinyl project with painter’s tape. Allow overhang to attach vinyl to project board.
    2. Flip vinyl upside down, leaving tape attached to project board.
    3. Peel backing paper away.
    4. Vinyl is revealed.
    5. Flip vinyl back up onto the project board.
    6. Peel painter’s tape away.
    7. Voila! Enjoy your new vinyl transfer.

     

    How to attach weathered frame for rustic skyline artwork

    how to attach frame for rustic skyline artwork

    • Apply wood Glue
    • Use clean damp paint brush to remove wood glue from tight spaces
    • Clamp frame—allow glue to set

     

     

     

    staple gun secures weathered frame

    A staple gun adds extra strength to hold the frame onto the reclaimed wood skyline artwork. No fasteners were used for the reclaimed wood skyline buildings, only wood glue.

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    Louisville Ky rustic skyline artwork MyRepurposedLife.com

    You can see that some of the buildings have slight gaps in between them, others are up against each other. I really love how this project turned out and I it's so much fun joining blogger group challenges that allow me to work on something out of the norm.

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    I'm so excited to check out what my friends have made for their square wood art challenge project! I hope you find something to inspire you to pick up some tools!

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    Wow! Where to start? Those square Wood Art Challenge projects are amazing!!!

    gail

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    1. Kristi

      April 26, 2018 at 3:27 am

      Wow Gail, this is so cool! Love that you used reclaimed wood. Such a fun way to show love for your hometown. Pinning!

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    2. Bonnie Hipps

      April 25, 2018 at 10:57 pm

      Wow that is awesome, I am always amazed at your creativity. I bet you lay awake at night thinking, I can make this and this and this..... Instead of counting sheep you count boards lol.
      Hugs, Bonnie

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      • Gail Wilson

        April 26, 2018 at 8:56 am

        hahaha inspiration comes to me everywhere I go. I'm always looking at things to see how they are made and wondering "what could I use to make that". 🙂

        Thanks for being such a good friend to MRL Bonnie!

        gail

    3. Jeanie

      April 25, 2018 at 6:09 am

      I love it! This would make a wonderful gift, too. I want to make one of the Pittsburgh skyline - my hometown. Pinning!

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    4. Jacque

      April 25, 2018 at 12:28 am

      I love this skyline! This is such a great idea. I'm adding it to my DIY gift list!

      Reply
    5. Anika

      April 25, 2018 at 12:18 am

      Love the skyline! So creative!

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    6. girlfromwva

      April 24, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      so cool. i really like it!

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    7. Sam @ DIY Huntress

      April 24, 2018 at 6:00 pm

      I love the skyline! Amazing job!

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    8. Katie

      April 24, 2018 at 12:17 pm

      It looks so beautiful, Gail!

      Reply
    9. Jen

      April 24, 2018 at 11:53 am

      This is so incredibly awesome! I might be a bit biased, as I'm in Louisville as well. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Debbie

      April 24, 2018 at 9:27 am

      Love it Gail!! You're so creative, now I want to make one for Mobile - looking across the bay! Pinned it so I can remember how to do it 🙂

      Reply
    11. Jennie

      April 24, 2018 at 9:21 am

      I love this, what a fun way to display your city that you're from or where you've moved to. Would it be too gaudy if you put some tiny battery lights peaking from the sky? I'm thinking this might be tacky but cool.

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