Create simple stacking picture cubes using printed photos, off-the-shelf pine, paint and markers.
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Gather your supplies
- Printed photos in colour and black and white
- 90 x 90mm DAR pine cubes
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Two-in-one paint and sealer in black
You’ll also need
- Scissors
- Paintbrushes
- Paint roller
- Paint trays
- Black Sharpie
- Fine-grit sandpaper
- White liquid paint marker
For you to note
- Have your timber cut into cubes by the supplier. Sand smooth before starting.
- Mod Podge is a glue, sealer and finish in one.
- Print photos 10mm smaller all around than cube faces.
Easy steps to your photo blocks
STEP 1
Carefully cut out all your printed photos, both colour and black and white.
STEP 2
Using a paintbrush, apply a coat of Mod Podge to one face of raw pine cube at a time. Allow to dry.
STEP 3
Apply another coat of Mod Podge, one face at a time, and centre a colour photo on each. Leave one face bare.
STEP 4
Using a roller, apply a coat of Mod Podge to each photo to seal. Let dry.
STEP 5
Write a message on bare face in black Sharpie. Let dry, then seal with Mod Podge.
STEP 6
On a new cube, apply 2 coats of two-in-one paint and sealer to all cube faces with a paintbrush, sanding between coats if needed. Let dry after coats.
STEP 7
Using a paintbrush, apply Mod Podge to a painted cube face and centre a black and white photo on top. Leave to dry.
STEP 8
Repeat to attach a black and white photo to each cube face except one.
Step 9
Write a message on remaining cube face in white liquid paint marker. Leave to dry, then apply 1-2 coats of Mod Podge to all cube faces with a roller.
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