Easy DIY Carved Wood Waving American Flag | Perfect for Patriotic Decor!

Easy DIY Carved Wood Waving American Flag | Perfect for Patriotic Decor!
Looking for a fun and easy DIY project to showcase your patriotic spirit? Look no further! This video tutorial will guide you through the process of creating your very own carved wood waving American flag. Made from 1x2 lumber, this project is lightweight and can be completed without the need for a table saw.
In this step-by-step video, we'll show you how to bring your patriotic vision to life. All you need are a few simple tools and supplies, including a jigsaw, sandpaper, paint, stain, and a few pieces of lumber. Whether you're an experienced woodworker or a beginner, this project is a fantastic opportunity to practice your skills and create something truly unique.
Join us as we demonstrate the process, from cutting the 1x2 pine boards into the right dimensions to gluing them together and forming the waving flag design. We'll then show you how to use an angle grinder with a wood carving disc and 80-grit flap sanding disc to add texture and detail. With an oscillating sander and various grit papers, we'll smooth the surface to perfection.
To bring the flag to life, we'll stain the wood using our own homemade red wood stain (don't forget to watch the video for the recipe!). Adding the stars and union is a breeze with either vinyl self-adhesive stars or a Union Star Template available on ETSY. We'll enhance the union with Navy Blue spray paint and finish off the entire flag with a clear high gloss lacquer for protection and a polished look.
Get ready to elevate your patriotic decor with this easy-to-make carved wood waving American flag! Follow along with our tutorial, grab your tools, and let your creativity shine!
Required materials:
7 pcs of 1x2 pine, 8" long, cut into 39" pieces
Wood glue
Qty 3 pipe clamps
Angle grinder with wood carving disc and 80-grit flap sanding disc
Oscillating sander with 80, 120, and 220 grit paper
Red wood stain (recipe included in the video)
Vinyl self-adhesive stars or Union Star Template (available on ETSY)
Navy Blue spray paint
Clear high gloss lacquer
Don't miss out on this exciting DIY project! Watch the tutorial now and let's create your own carved wood waving American flag. Get ready to proudly display your patriotism in a unique and stylish way. Start crafting today!
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[@mikeseitz2792]

Awesome job

[@veraboo3246]

Great work. Really like how you ground down the back - it definitely adds to the wave structure.

[@fartinbrundle5495]

Great flag

[@mikedisimile2478]

Great job explaining everything and it looks great 👍

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pedrosalazar1254]

Best idea I've seen and better looking too

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you Sir!!!

[@irishchopper9065]

This will be my next project. I will be doing this the exact same way. Thanks so much for the wonderful ideas.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@edellafera]

Beautiful craftsmanship !!!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

thank you Sir

[@brplatten1273]

I actually love your technique

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you very much!!

[@TomDrews-j6i]

Great job it turned out really nice

[@coppulor6500]

Top notch!!!

[@trailheadcustomcuts7648]

Absolutely spectacular. I've watched several videos on wavy flags, as I want to attempt my first one and your video how-to is simply the best. I just subscribed as well.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Awesome! and Thank you!

[@rickbenderphotography4659]

Awesome!!😊

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnbarney5787]

I love this flag. I always wanted to do the 2x4 version because I have lots of scrap 2x4s, but I never liked the weight of the finished flag. I think I'll rip them down to the dimensions you used, so I get your size of flag with FREE lumber. Thank you for some great ideas.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you so much!!

[@dennismall9705]

Nice job I think your procedure for building the wave flag is awesome 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you Sir!!

[@F.R.PESETA]

Muy buen trabajo, muchas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos.

[@craighadfield1780]

I make wavy flags out of 2x4 because i like the depth of the waves. But love your video and will try it your way. Keeo up the good work

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I made a few from 2x4 also. This is just another option. Thanks for the feedback really appreciate you taking the time

[@likeamike]

I watched the video now 3 times... I can't believe what you did with a flip disc. And an angle grinder. As I tell people in my Instagram post. Dan comes up with some genius ideas and does such great work!!!!!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Wow, thanks! Really appreciate your support!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you so much!! Really appreciate the feedback!!

[@susanciaburrilamarca7824]

After watching a ton of videos making the American flag, your's is by far the best one I've seen!! Perfect instructions, I appreciate how you explain everything in full detai, making the video easy and enjoyable to watch! Thanks so much for sharing, *I subscribed to your channel!!!

[@Amityfd1]

Great job! will try your techniques on my flags! Also just wondering if you were a firefighter? The sweatshirt had the Maltese on it!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you. No but my Father in Law was

[@Donorcyclist]

That looks fantastic! Love it!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gean.knives]

That wave pattern is wild! Nice work

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Appreciate that

[@JamesDavis-cf4bb]

Great project. I would imagine you could sell that for $300-$350 online?? Thanks for sharing.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I wish! lol

[@keithhoman3969]

I've looked everywhere and cannot find the adhesive stars anywhere. Do you have a link that you can share?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Look on ETSY.com. Here is on listing. I will check actual size I used as soon as I get home and send another link as well. www.etsy.com/listing/700358432/navy-blue-white-stars-pattern-1-adhesive?

[@JuanHernandez-g4t]

Nice job

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jlynchtx]

Awesome flag build! Do you remember the name of blue spray paint color you bought? Also, was the spray paint, flat, satin, or gloss? Thanks!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I might still have the can. Will look when I get home

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Its Ace Brand Navy Gloss. Actually still had the can in the garage LOL

[@jlynchtx]

@@DIYeasycrafts Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to look and reply.

[@Zamboni-0805]

Where did you get that $15 wood carving disc from? Thanks

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Online I think it was on amazon

[@deborahberklite5380]

Why did you not let the grain show through the blue area?

[@DavidZurek-wj2ke]

where do you get the star stickers?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I have a Silhouette Cameo craft vinyl cutg machine but you can also find them on ETSy

[@Dougn57]

What's a circular sar? 😅