I picked up a thick wooden frame from an estate sale for $2 and turned it into a cork board. The frame was painted with chalk paint and I inserted two layers of cork. It is an item that can be used in the office or mudroom, as a display board at a wedding, even to hold jewelry in a walk in closet!
How to Make a DIY Ballard Designs Corkboard
Difficulty | Cost | Time | Age | Person | Event |
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Easy
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$1 to $25
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30 Minutes
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You Will Need...
- cork
- wood frame
- chalk paint
- varnish
- sand paper
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
First I removed the MDF picture from the wooden frame
Step 2
Then, I sanded the finish off of the frame with sandpaper.
Step 3
Using clear candle wax, I rubbed the edges of the frame where I wanted the paint to chip away. The paint will not stick to the wax and makes the job of distressing a piece easier.
Step 4
I painted the frame with two coats of white chalk paint that I mixed myself.
Step 5
I sanded the edges of the frame to remove some of the paint. Then I lightly brushed on satin varnish to protect the finish.
Step 6
The MDF picture got covered in mod podge to hold on the cork board. I had to do this twice to create a cork surface thick enough to hold thumbtacks.
Step 7
I used an x-acto knife to trim away the excess cork. I cut along the edge of the MDF board.
Step 8
I put the cork covered board back into the frame and my project was done!
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