Fall is around the corner, which means we're approaching time for a wardrobe change. Why not perk up those hangers, too? This project would make Joan Crawford proud ("What's wire hangers doing in this closet when I told you: no wire hangers EVER?" - Mommie Dearest). This project uses sturdy wood hangers you can decorate to fit your style. Use them to hang coats, pants or T's or anything else that fits. Add your initials or favorite saying or even paint on the logo of your favorite designer. Another option is to decorate a hanger, screw in small mug hooks and use it as a jewelry or scarf holder.
Personalized Hangers
Supplies
• Wood hangers (available at Ikea)
• Painting: acrylic paint, brushes
• Woodburning: Pencil, woodburning tool, sand paper
• Decoupage: scissors, decoupage medium, lightweight tissue paper, brush
• Varnish

Directions for painting: Use the brush to basecoat the hanger. Make sure to cover the entire piece. Use stencils or freehand a design. Use squeeze glitters, too, if you want. Let dry and varnish. Allow 24 hours to dry before using.

Directions for woodburning: Use a pencil to sketch your design on the hanger. Plug in tool and when hot, go over the pattern several times to achieve the look you want.

Directions for decoupage: Cut out the paper shapes you want to put on the hanger. Brush the decoupage medium on the hanger surface and carefully apply the paper. Use the brush to remove any bubbles, working from the center, outwards. Continue the process on the rest of the hanger's surface. Let dry and varnish.

And here are some other pictures of painted hangers. I bought the wood hangers at IKEA.






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