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TUTORIALâ€”Rustic String Table Numbers [With Pictures]

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adreynolds October 15, 2011 Indiana

Here's my attempt at a tutorial for my DIY table numbers. Feel free to adapt it to whatever works for you. We only did one side of the post, but you could do both if you choose! You could also use flat pieces of plywood or something and frame them for a different spin on it! Good Luck!

Materials Needed:

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4x4 post
Wood Stain [optional]
Hammer
Panel Nails
Scissors
Printer
Paper
Crochet thread [kite string or yarn could also work]

Directions

1. Cut 4x4 post to desired heights & stain. We used a 12 in height so that it could be seen over the mason jar decor on the table. We then beat up the post a little with the hammer & stained it lightly with the dark stain (following directions on can)
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2. Print out your numbers. We made ours 3.5ins tall & used this free font.

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3. Use the panel nails to nail the numbers onto the posts. We placed a nail on each point and added extras in between on longer sides. The more nails you use, the more options to have when it comes to stringing the posts, which will make your numbers fuller.

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4. Tear off the paper and tie the string onto one of the outer nails. Do not cut the string off of the spool until the very end because you never know how much you will need.

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5. Follow the outline of the nails so that you have the basic shape. Be sure to push the string all the way to the bottom to give you room to loop it in the next few steps.

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6. Start with one nail as your center point. Loop the string from that nail to a surrounding nail and back. Repeat this for all surrounding nails. Be sure to continue pushing the string as far down as you can go.

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7. Repeat step 6 for each nail, continuing to push string down.

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8. After looping all of the nails, follow the outline again, looping the string between each of the outer nails to recreate the outline. Don't forget to also do the inner section too if the number requires it.

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9. Trim the string and tie a knot around of the nails to secure the string. After tying the knot, cut the string as close to the nail as possible to hide it from plain sight.

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TADA!! All done!

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parasol September 16, 2011 Los Angeles

Great job! These are really adorable! I've never seen anything like this before, so thanks for sharing. You're so creative! :)

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Clever!

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Miss Longcoat March 31, 2012 Woodbridge, VA

Genius!

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elemikaylaphant July 15, 2012 Augusta Georgia

wow! what a cool idea.

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BayStateBride September 1, 2012 Cow Hampshire (wedding in MA)

Neat!

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Ms. SciFi October 2, 2011 Washington DC

That a crazy idea! Love it!

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MrsMcGyro July 9, 2011 New York

Awesome tutorial! I wish I had seen this before my wedding. I would have loved these!

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Harley Bride-to-Be October 20, 2012 Arkansas

Very cool!! I may have to use this, thank you!

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adreynolds October 15, 2011 Indiana

Thanks ladies!! The FI & I had a lot of fun making them!

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ItsDestiny September 15, 2012

That so cool!!, awsome job!

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lionskitty January 4, 2014 Montreal -to- Miami

Makes me wish I was going to have more tables! Might be odd to have table numbers with 3 tables... :S

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zagora May 5, 2012 Washington, DC

LOVE this. So original.

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aisteka June 21, 2013 UK

love it! you've done such a great job.

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Happened to see this now and I am in the middle of a similar project. Just wondering, did you tap the nails in further once you put the string on? I have most of my nails in and am only wondering how far in I should hamer them before starting the string step. I am using colored embrodery floss and got the inspiration from some Pinterest state nail art. Also, as a tip, IKEA nails (the ones that are for the back boards for BILLY and such) are perfect for such a project and always seem to be left over in my house.

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