Silhouette Wall Art

Dress up your walls with this super-simple project using paint and plywood.

Trace the silhouettes of family members, pets, monograms, or other icons to hang in your entry or around the house.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: Cut plywood to desired size (one piece can be cut into four 12"x12" squares).

Step 2: Take a photo of your model’s profile against a lightly colored background and print in the size you would like.

Step 3: Cut out the silhouette, tape it to the plywood, and trace around it with a pencil.

Step 4: Paint carefully around the outline on the outside of the profile. We used high-gloss black paint.

See how HGTV’s Genevieve Gorder updated an entry with silhouette art and more:

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Skill level: Beginner

Estimated cost: $10 for four*

Tools:

Circular saw or jigsaw
Straightedge
Paintbrush
Pencil
Scissors

Lowe’s list**:

15/32"x2'x2' sanded pine plywood (#7709)
Valspar half-pint interior/exterior gloss black brushing enamel (#57994)

*Does not include taxes, which vary by market, or the cost of tools. Pricing for commodity items may vary due to market conditions. **Availability varies by market for lumber species and sizes.