DIY Step-by-step how to make a rustic draped American flag from a 2x12 piece of lumber.

[@tammygonzales-eastman1564]

I would love if you would be able to possibly make a video of the carving part of it a little bit slower would love to see what you’re doing

[@nilamadsen5552]

the best instructional one i have seen...for this project and others as you do a good job explaining and demonstrating

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you. Please share if you think it will help others.

[@Lou13Cyf3r]

dude. this is too cool. I definetly gotta give this a try. 🇺🇸🤘🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👌🇺🇸👏🇺🇸

[@HanleysHomestead]

You should!! Email pics when done!

[@Lou13Cyf3r]

@@HanleysHomestead if I may ask, around about how much do u sell one for??

[@HanleysHomestead]

@@Lou13Cyf3r around here about $125

[@IAOtradingpost]

I appreciate the time and detail you put into this. This is one of the best videos yet. You do great work and I’m very similar with my approach to my work. Well done

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@chickenbob7567]

If you spray a super light coat of clear before you stain it won't bleed! Still stains normal.

[@msgajhimelret9496]

Great job, very moving... That would be outstanding next to someone's "War Wall" what a tribute .

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@TimothyCabe]

ROCK ON BRO! GREAT JOB!!

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thanks

[@xmoxdaspot]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Your video is more informative than any I have watched. Keep up the good work.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you. I hope it helps others wanting to make these. Please feel free to share it with others.

[@thomasnewell4229]

Easily the best draped flag video i have seen well done

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@markholmes1346]

Love this flag, I started on one today, hopefully it turns out like yours! It’s beautiful! Thanks for sharing this! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you very much. I'm sure it will turn out great. Please share of you think it's helpful to others.

[@gregjohnson4862]

Nicely done! Thanks so much for adding the measurements for the layout. That’s what took me the longest on my first one.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you. I hope this helps some that wants to make them.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Please share if you think it's helpful to others.

[@edwardtimko1583]

That is absolutely awesome. I LOVE IT. Im gonna try one in the near future. Great video!!

[@HanleysHomestead]

THANKS!

[@_loudtime]

Great tutorial. Looking forward to doing this project with my middle school woodshop classes.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you for watching

[@MachineEarth]

I have been looking for a good video on making these. One suggestion to reduce bleeding is to score the line right on the edge of the tape.

[@mikewatson3018]

Love it. Now that I have measurements will be my spring project. Thank you

[@jamesbarlowjr.3762]

Lol that is a lot of measurements. Haha. But looks awesome! 🤝

[@roycezeringue3636]

how can i get a drawing of this

[@MrBigtomp2]

Amazing, thank you for sharing

[@nj4x4fever2]

Great job. The Lawson product cabinets brought back some good memories working in my old mechanical shop. I ordered so much hardware from them when I worked in my vocation back in the day. You truly have this flag business down to a science. Keep up the great work.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@kennethpierce7304]

Perfect. Beautiful work. You Sir are a craftsman.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@cardawg7164]

What A BEAUTIFUL Job you did! I am impressed and I absolutely loved your video! very detailed and precise! You my friend are an amazing woodworker! The Flag is INCREDIBLE! I look forward to more videos! I am an artist and i love other artists and seeing their creations! Thank you!

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@cardawg7164]

@@HanleysHomestead you’re very welcome!! You are Blessed!! Happy Holidays to you and your family..

[@scottbyrd2157]

Nice work sir! Looks real! Keep up the awesome work and keeping that spirit alive!!

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@Bob-More-Than-Enough-WC]

Great Video!! I made one following your instructions and it came out great. I have received a lot of great feedback on it. I did get a little bleed over on the red stain, but a razor blade can scrape it away just fine. Thank you very much for efforts to make this process understandable.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Glad it was able to help!! Thanks for watching

[@mikerobinson9318]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the video.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Glad I could help

[@Tgriggs82]

That is amazing I'm going to try one myself great instructions also thank you

[@yourunclesam6780]

Really thank you for add the measurements for the layout. I've really always been trying to figure this out.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Go for it. They are fun to make

[@russellmoss355]

Thanks for sharing

[@midnightsun2483]

Wow really nice work

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@jeremytarter]

Thank you for the video, the measuring will help me out a ton. Would you mind sharing your setup for the burning? I currently use the little blue bottles & tired of it. Yours seems so much more convenient & easy to use

[@HanleysHomestead]

I'll get that to you.

[@okiewoodcrafting]

I just saw someone in my local woodworking group make one of these and I so want to try it. Thank you for such a well put together video on how its done! Now to convince the husband we need to go to the lumber store lol

[@HanleysHomestead]

You should! They are fun to make, messy but fun.

[@russellnentwich8745]

Man that’s really nice and you shared your layout. I am going to make one, thanks. Also, if you use a sharp razor knife and a straightedge you can score your lines before you stain and it really helps with the bleed through as it scores the fibers. Thanks again for sharing!

[@HanleysHomestead]

I have tried that but i didn't like the way it looked and felt when finished.

[@paulawest6556]

Beautiful!

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@vinceb9310]

Beautiful work

[@brplatten1273]

This flag is awesome

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@CameronTucker06]

Beautiful bro!

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@HanleysHomestead]

Please share if you think it's helpful.

[@exit67woodworks]

I just made one myself earlier this week and of course now I see the video. Good job explaining and going through. Next one I make I may use a gloss finish as the first one was satin.

[@HanleysHomestead]

My first couple were satin. But everyone since has been gloss. I have sold dozens of the gloss finish and in my experience most folks like that better. Good luck on your next one.

[@drgranger2]

Very nice craftsmanship, thanks for sharing

[@craftygirl4844]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you!

[@LowVlogDrives]

Wow. Beautiful!!

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you!

[@gailjohnson3544]

Hi there. I just love your work

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@joecachia1306]

Looking forward to your measurements, as per Peter M's request. I also can"t wait to try and make one

[@HanleysHomestead]

They have been added in the description. Thanks for watching!!

[@laurac4562]

looks excellent

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@mattjones3490]

Nice work! Thanks for your time and instruction. I'll be attempting some of these soon.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you. Good luck on yours!

[@doncrist2012]

Beautiful

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@markholmes1346]

Very beautiful! Thanks for the measurements and low to lay it out! I may have to try it.

[@jorgenunez9990]

Well done! Sie. You asked about the bleeding of the stains. I saw another video, for a regular flag, were the guy making it made a small cut were to stains were going to meet (were the Union was going to meet the red and white). He said that it was to cut the fibers in the wood, and when he painted it it came out perfect, colors did not bleed into each other. Maybe this can help you.

[@BobBob-eh5sb]

Very nice job and video! I haven’t seen a draped flag made before. Pretty cool! It turned out great. Thanks for sharing the how to’s with everyone!

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@michaelokeefe9570]

Great job, and extremely helpful in understanding how it all comes together. Can you tell me what size Union stencil you've used from the Amazon seven-pack?

[@HanleysHomestead]

The large one in that kit

[@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649]

Look into making a HHO torch. MUCH finer flame than even the micro torch.

[@sittingindetroit9204]

Is the original board 48"? Love what you did. I am newly retired and trying to make stuff just to give to family, friends and vets.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Yes, it is. Good luck and have fun with it. Thanks for watching

[@colleenconrade3156]

Beautiful… and thank you SO MUCH for sharing !

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@ifiwooddesigns]

Have watched this several times and am planning on attempting this soon. Would have been great to add all parts in description like stencil size, frog tape diameter, dremel head, stain etc as an Amazon affiliated link so everyone benefits.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Good idea. I'll do that in the next couple days. Thanks for watching

[@HanleysHomestead]

I have added links in the description. Thanks again!

[@michaelowens5529]

Beautiful job

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@garypodobnick3685]

Do you sell a pattern with instructions and dimensions… awesome beautiful. I am 75 and my father was a 100 percent disabled veteran from shrapnel in his neck and spine while fighting in the hedgerows in France…. Would like to make one for my daughter and grandkids…. Unbelievably classy

[@HanleysHomestead]

I do not. If you email me I send you a picture with measurements.

[@garypodobnick3685]

@@HanleysHomestead thank you for offering me to send the measurements…. I would love to make this. I am 75 and my daughter and grandkids for love this. You are sooo talented

[@garypodobnick3685]

@@HanleysHomesteadthank you for your offer. Can you send me the measurements?? Please.

[@brandoncramer9470]

Flag looks amazing. I’ve done wavy flags and have been thinking at trying this. What is stencil did you do for the stars?

[@HanleysHomestead]

Everything I used should be listed in the description.

[@paulrcreech7731]

So cool

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you

[@martinrice5299]

This is a great project, and I can't wait to try making one. Question though, where did you get that star stencil?

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you. I bought it off Amazon

[@boston1087]

Thank you

[@mdoyledesigns]

Awesome!

[@HanleysHomestead]

THANK YOU

[@bshort6941]

I'm having so much trouble masking off the lines. Other than that awesome video and thank you for taking the time to share👍

[@HanleysHomestead]

Trouble as far as what? Spacing? Good contact with the tape?

[@bshort6941]

Spacing mainly. Whenever I go over any of the "waves" or the side it changes the angle of the tape if that makes sense.

[@HanleysHomestead]

@@bshort6941 sure do and that's perfectly fine. When you look at a real draped flag the stripes are not perfectly in line. The first couple I made I made sure the spacing was perfect until one day I took the time to look at a real one now I just make sure that when I start a new stripe its spaced right but then I let the tape follow the wave pattern in the wood.

[@bshort6941]

That's kinda what I was thinking. I am sure I will get better the more I try. Thank you again for sharing and also for replying.

[@macgyver3234]

Great video, great work! What stains are you using?

[@HanleysHomestead]

Everything is in the description. Thanks for watching

[@claudemcdowell5371]

I didn’t notice when you put the curved relief cuts in towards the bottom. Can you give me an idea how you made them? And measurements?

[@tractortinkerer11]

Curious what stain and color ( name ) you used. Great video, thanks.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Everything should be listed in the description. Thanks for watching

[@danstacey7010]

Can you tell me what type clear coat you put on the drapped flag also do you use that product on all flags thank you i am working on my fisrt flag ever.Thank you for sharing these videos.

[@HanleysHomestead]

I used gloss spar urethane on everything. It's great for exterior, I think it gives a better finish than most polyurethanes. I've tried different ones, but Helsman is my favorite

[@danstacey7010]

@@HanleysHomestead Do you use the oil base and your reasons to use the oil base .I think after little reading iwill use oil based . thank you again will wait for anser will have more questions later

[@Roamateaze]

Nice work sir… what/where stain did you use, mainly the blue. Thanks

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thanks. Minwax Navy blue is what I used.

[@mustangshelby4423]

Great job 👍 Just one question where did you get the stump of your logo looking to get one with my logo. Thanks

[@HanleysHomestead]

I ordered that from rubberstamps.net. I was very impressed with the small detail it shows, and is was pretty cheap.

[@mustangshelby4423]

@@HanleysHomestead thank you do much

[@bennyestep1074]

That's some nice work I'm having trouble figuring out how to put the stripes on any advice thank you

[@kuhfuss33]

Awesome video! Best detail I've seen! Any chance you could share or link the torches you use? Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing more.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thanks, I'll get those links and send them to you in the next day or so.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Bernzomatic BZ8250HT Trigger-Start Hose Torch www.amazon.com/dp/B001OLVPOY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_9H8KWHWAJF5C9JAMQ98P

[@HanleysHomestead]

www.lawsonproducts.com/lawson/Stingray-Mini-Butane-Torch-Self-Igniting/P88587.lp

[@HanleysHomestead]

You can buy these small torches much cheaper but I use to sell these when I worked at Lawson and they are a great torch.

[@GustavoBrandao-l9k]

What did you use as far as Coating it to get the shinny look?????

[@HanleysHomestead]

Helmsman spar urethane in gloss

[@GustavoBrandao-l9k]

@@HanleysHomestead Thank you!!!

[@arkansasboy45]

No explanation of the taping?? It turned out great.

[@davidjakubuwski5329]

You said you have a problem with bleeding. Prior to staining, if you put just one coat of urethane on the parts that represent the white stripes and along the edges just use a smaller brush, you should avoid any bleeding. It worked for me, but, it's a bit time consuming. You would have to see if the time to profit ratio is feasible. If not, I really do like the torching the bleed areas. God bless and excellent work, sir

[@ChristianCMC]

Man. Awesome work. It looks fantastic. I was a little bit confused by the layout, but it makes sense in the end. How many hours do you have into it? Not including drying overnight?

[@HanleysHomestead]

That all depends on how carried away I get with carving and shaping the waves. I try to have less than 3.5 hours not counting any dry times. Counting dry times and sanding between coats, it's a few days start to finish.

[@ChristianCMC]

@@HanleysHomestead It's worth it. I think I would waste alot of 2x12 boards trying to get it to look like that. Amazing.

[@Jory-Forsberg]

What did you use to get that great shine??

[@HanleysHomestead]

Spar urethane in gloss

[@Jory-Forsberg]

Awesome!!! Thank you! Watched this video and made my first one today.

[@NancyCastellow]

Beautiful!!!!! Do you sand by hand?

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you. I only hand sand the areas that are too hard to reach with my sander, and also between clear coats.

[@NancyCastellow]

I meant to ask how you sand between clear coats, by hand or electric sander? Thanks@@HanleysHomestead

[@HanleysHomestead]

@@NancyCastellow by hand

[@toddpeterson1673]

What are you selling these for? Like the star layout, becausethey make sense when blowing.....

[@HanleysHomestead]

I was selling for $125

[@karlchristeleit7102]

That’s fantastic, do you have the measurements/written instructions somewhere???

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thanks and I have pictures with the measurements somewhere. Send me your email and I'll find them and send it to you

[@kyleb2394]

Looking for the measurements written down if they available

[@artday610]

Do you have the measurements written down where you could send them to me?

[@josephcherne3647]

@@HanleysHomestead I'm getting ready to start this project and would also apprciate whatever you sent to Karl to help me out, this will be the 1st time I try something this intricate. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@danstacey7010]

Hi, Mr. Hanley do you wet or dry sand your clear coats. Thank You Dan

[@HanleysHomestead]

I always dry sanded.

[@danstacey7010]

Hi, I have talked to you before Iam going to buy my stain this week do you use oil or water base stain on the flags.Thank you for answering my question have a great day Dan

[@HanleysHomestead]

Hi Dan, The American flags were done with oil based stains. Good luck on yours!

[@randallquaintance8625]

Was wondering how big your stars are on the drap flag great video

[@HanleysHomestead]

Are you wanting to know the actual height of the stars or size of the template?

[@randallquaintance8625]

@@HanleysHomestead the size of the stars themselves going to try something a little different so when you have time could you let me know thanks buddy once again great video

[@HanleysHomestead]

@@randallquaintance8625 pretty sure they are 1¼" but I'll double check when I get back

[@skeeyeefishin4429]

What clear coat do you use on your flags, I find that the minwax polyurethane seems to rub some of my stain out

[@HanleysHomestead]

Spar urethane. Should be in the description

[@JJ-yq6gr]

Nice work. I would loke to see the layout on paper with measurements and cut depths. A little hard for me to visualize the layout from the video.

[@Tgriggs82]

Just one question do you cut off the pet from the measurement 4" down to 39

[@kyleb2394]

You have a layout of the sizes ? Like digram ?

[@HanleysHomestead]

Send me an email, and I'll get you a picture.

[@TheWeekendMedic]

I really like your stain colors - what make/colors are those?

[@TheWeekendMedic]

and then I expand the description, and there it is. Thanks!

[@lindacarnevale5220]

What an awesome flag!! It would be nice if you have a print or layout with the dimensions.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Email me, and I'll send you a picture of my drawing.

[@garypodobnick3685]

Did you receive the printout??? Thank you

[@dwaynebell7167]

Very nice flag!!!!! Do you sell the pattern i would love to build a few for friends.

[@HanleysHomestead]

I do not sell them. I will try to get you a couple pictures if that helps. Just send me your email

[@boston1087]

How wide is that Spacer that you use for the stripes

[@HanleysHomestead]

Same width as the tape.

[@roykuhn973]

What color of blue do you use sir?

[@HanleysHomestead]

Everything should be listed in the description.

[@roycezeringue3636]

i see this was a will back do you have a print out for the pattern ?

[@brianpruitt1015]

what size are your stars on your stencil? My stencil has 1 1/4 " but just by laying the stencil over the flag it looks like there will be too many stars.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Mine are 1⅛.

[@kirkachenbach]

What would you sell these for? I plan on making a few.

[@HanleysHomestead]

Standard American flag I sell for $125

[@detroitgator1]

Was told to paint with clear coat over the edge of the paint and it will seal so there is no bleed thru and paint, pull off your tape and clean edge

[@HanleysHomestead]

Are you saying a coat of clear first?

[@detroitgator1]

@@HanleysHomestead not over the whole project. Put the tape down like you do, then, just over the seam of the tape where you want the crisp edge, apply a thin strip of poly. When dry, paint as you normally would as the poly will accept the paint but prevent it from bleeding under the tape. Try it on some scrap piece and see how the stain works on the poly. The trick works on painting moldings and baseboards.

[@detroitgator1]

@@HanleysHomestead I just was watching another video and the guy used a coat of modge podge over the area to seal the tape instead of the varnish

[@oliverseamus4133]

Use razor blades instead of tape. Rubber mallet in a line into wood. Leave in while staining

[@HanleysHomestead]

I tried that method and didn't care for it. I found that tape and fire gives it a better worn look.

[@WesleySpreckelmeyer]

Where do you get the colored stains?

[@HanleysHomestead]

Lowe's

[@arizonaheatwave4080]

Try a pre stain conditioner first before applying the color

[@mrstephentgarrett]

I would love to know what wood stain you used to get the vibrant color

[@DH-fc2os]

Is there a template or graphic with the lay out and measurements

[@HanleysHomestead]

No, I use to have a picture of it but I no longer have it.

[@DH-fc2os]

@@HanleysHomestead any chance you could draw it out and share it with me

[@tammygonzales-eastman1564]

Do u get all 50 stars on there

[@HanleysHomestead]

No. Since it is too replicate a draped flag with folds, you don't want all 50.

[@joshstueven6505]

Use razor blades in-between your colors. Gently tap the razor blade into the wood, and the stain won't bleed. You'll never see the razor blade line either.

[@HanleysHomestead]

I've tried that but didn't like it. I don't get much bleed through anyways so using the torch to blend it works well.

[@joshstueven6505]

You do amazing work my man. Keep it up

[@HanleysHomestead]

@@joshstueven6505 thank you

[@joegadget670]

It turned out ok. Would have been better if the wood grain went along with the stripes.

[@hereforthecomments456]

lol that was rude

[@jeffreygledhill92]

This is awesome! What size is the star stencil?

[@HanleysHomestead]

I have links for those in the description

[@AshleyMoore-qr3py]

Beautiful!!

[@HanleysHomestead]

Thank you