EASY STEPS TO YOUR WHALE WALL RACK

Cut and paint plywood to make a hanging rail for clothes, bags and more.

Gather your supplies

• 12mm plywood

• Acrylic primer

• Interior acrylic paint in blue and white

• Robe hooks

• Picture rail hanger

You’ll also need Pencil; jigsaw; sandpaper; paint rollers and trays; steel rule; painter’s tape; drill

Here’s how

STEP 1 Trace whale template (opposite) onto ply and cut out with jigsaw. Sand cut edges smooth.

STEP 2 Apply primer to edges of whale shape and one face using a paint roller. Leave to dry.

STEP 3 Draw lines on primed whale face using a steel rule and pencil to mark the stripes.

STEP 4 Mask off stripes with painter’s tape.

STEP 5 Using a roller, apply 1-2 coats of paint to the blue stripe sections, letting dry after each coat.

STEP 6 Pull off tape at an angle while paint is still tacky, taking care not to smear it for sharp edges.

STEP 7 Measure and mark position of hooks on a base stripe on whale. Attach hooks using drill and supplied screws.

STEP 8 Secure rail hanger to wall and whale back with supplied fasteners.

Painting your whale in the same blue as the wall with white stripes makes it blend in and pop at the same time!

for SHOPPING DETAILS AND PROJECT SUPPLIES, see OUR stockists page

STEP 7

JULIET LOVE Join me as I show you how to channel your inner stylist and get creative on BHG TV, Fridays at 7pm on Channel 7. (Apologies, may be subject to change) Go to bhg.com.au for more decorating tips and tricks.

STEP 5

STEP 6

STEP 3

STEP 4