- 1x4 pine boards (or any other type of wood)
- Wood glue
- Clamps
- Miter saw
- Table saw (or circular saw)
- Sander
- Paint or stain (optional)
1. Cut the wood boards to size.
- Cut the 1x4 pine boards into the following lengths:
- (6) 12-inch boards
- (6) 8-inch boards
- (6) 4-inch boards
2. Assemble the herringbone pattern.
- Lay out the wood boards in a herringbone pattern on a flat surface.
- Glue the boards together at the mitered ends.
- Clamp the boards together until the glue dries.
3. Sand the wood boards.
- Once the glue is dry, sand the wood boards to smooth out any rough edges.
4. Paint or stain the wood boards.
- (Optional) Paint or stain the wood boards to your desired color.
5. Hang the decorative herringbone wood letters on the wall.
- Use picture hangers or nails to hang the wood letters on the wall.
- For a more rustic look, use distressed wood boards.
- You can use any type of wood for this project, but pine is a good choice because it is inexpensive and easy to work with.
- If you don't have a table saw, you can use a circular saw to cut the wood boards to size.
- Be sure to clamp the wood boards together firmly until the glue dries.
- Sand the wood boards thoroughly to remove any rough edges.
- If you are painting or staining the wood boards, be sure to let them dry completely before hanging them on the wall.