So we thought itd be fun to make this concrete and driftwood sailboat as part of ourDIY nautical decor.
Can you spot them there on top of the fridge?
We choose nautical-themed scrapbook paper in shades of blues and whites that work well with all things coastal.
Around the same time, we also made thesepersonalized DIY stepping stonesas a keepsake for our moms flower garden.
you could findour full disclosure here.
Instructions:
Generously coat your boat mold with a release agent such as vegetable oil.
Mix them together well.
Start by adding a half the amount of water to the cement mixture.
Its better to start with less water and then add more if needed.
Youre aiming for a thick dough-like consistency.
Avoid overfilling the mold.
It should be able to stand up on its own.
If not, wait another hour and venture to insert the driftwood again.
Jiggle the boat to help the cement settle around the driftwood.
Insert a small eyelet close to the back of the concrete boat base before the concrete sets completely.
Let the concrete boat completely cure 24-48 hours.
Remove concrete from mold and gently sand all edges.
Ensure that the holes are facing towards the back of the boat.
Screw eyelets into each of the drilled pilot holes.
Measure the distances between the three eyelets to determine how the sail needs to be cut.
Add an extra 1 to the length and width of the triangle.
Use those measures to mark and then cut a triangular shaped sail from the nautical scrapbook paper.
Use the cut sail as a template to cut a second sail.
(Note: this step isnt necessary if you use 2-sided scrapbook paper).
Using a double sided tape, apply tape to back side of one cut triangle.
Stick the two wrong sides together and trim away any uneven edges.
Measure the distance between the eyelets (length and width) and mark them onto the triangle cut paper.
Using a hole punch, insert your cut paper and punch one hole over top of your markings.
Loosely tie them together using a pieces of cut twine.
What other things come to your mind when you think about the word nautical?
Note: This project originally appeared onCrafts By Amanda.
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