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How to make wall art with cable ties
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Overview
Get crafty this Matariki with easy whetū wall art. To create a glamorous star display to decorate your place for the New Year celebrations, simply attach budget-friendly cable tiles to metal rings, then spray it all gold!
How to make the star wall art
Get your tools and materials ready to create this eye-catching addition to your home.
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Tools and materials
Steps
Loop the ties
On the 100mm ring, create a loop by inserting the pointed end of a 200mm cable tie through the head and pulling it tight. Continue around the ring with the ties sitting snugly against each other.
Alternate the ties
On the 150mm and 250mm rings, alternate between attaching 200mm and 300mm cable ties, pulling them tight and sitting snugly as before.
Apply the paint
Working on a drop sheet and holding the can about 300mm from the surface, use a side-to-side motion to apply several light coats of spray paint to the starbursts and wall hooks until the desired coverage is achieved; leave to dry after each coat.
Hang the starbursts
Position the starbursts on your wall and, when happy with the formation, mark the locations on the inside tops of the rings with pencil. Attach using the removable wall hooks.
Keep in mind...
- For spray-painting, wear eye protection, a mask and gloves and work outside or in a well-ventilated area, covering surrounding areas with a drop sheet to avoid overspray. Paint colours may vary on application.
- When hanging the stars, make sure you use fixings/fasteners appropriate for your type of wall and for the weight of the stars.
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Health & Safety
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.