How to make string art | Tutorial

In this video I show all the steps for making string art. It's surprisingly easy and gives beautiful results. And the great thing is that you can make pretty much any shape you want, in any colour. Endless possibilities =)
What you'll need:
- A piece of wood
- A saw and sandpaper to cut the wood to size
- Lots of small nails
- A hammer
- Small pliers
- Hooks/other hardware to hang your piece
- String (I used cotton yarn that is used for crochet)
- Scissors
- Big (yarn) needle
If you make one of your own, I'd love to see it! Send me a picture on Instagram @craftswithellen.
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DISCLAIMER
Even though my videos are set up as tutorials, I'm not professionally trained in any of these crafts. The tools that I use can be dangerous. Don't try a craft if you are unfamiliar with the tools and the necessary safety precautions. Be safe!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

In case you're wondering, I used 120 nails!

[@ezhilnirai.c6291]

Crafts With Ellen can u plzz tel me the size of the needle??

[@anushkaamarasekara4158]

size of the nails plz

[@dcconcepcion92]

What kind and size of nails did you use?

[@mjvibes7523]

How did you use a lot

[@TerriMaglott]

It turned out beautifully ❤

[@peterschneider8080]

You actually nailed it ...............

[@helloitsarandomperson]

Peter Schneider Hahaha

[@jiyanico2583]

literally

[@blaze6703]

Ha ha. . . ha. . Ha. . .😬

[@kurtkurtcampbell6461]

No pun intened *right?*

[@soogurice2922]

Who's here coz they have an up coming activity/project?

[@Fxiry101]

Me lol

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

I love the combination of the nail+string art and the organic/asymmetrically shaped wood piece!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Thanks! I was looking around for the perfect piece of wood for some time before I came across this one. Very happy with the organic look of it :D

[@nihatus4540]

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[@local_blonde3784]

Hi I love your videos❤

[@TerriMaglott]

I watched a different video on string art and thought to myself I could never do this. Thanks for your patience and this wonderful video I think I might be able to do this. Thanks Ellen. ❤

[@andreasmith6248]

Your tutorial was straightforward, quick and easy to understand! And you did such a great job with your string art! 10/10! =D

[@kristinhoule642]

Thank you for this, I like that you showed the things that didn’t go to plan too so we can be prepared for that too!

[@hameedz8302]

Great job, and also loved you when you said I'm worried about neighbours. Well done.

[@aidanmcferris9348]

You know, pieces like these would be pretty with fine wire as well! Thanks! Great idea!

[@Wheelztotheworld]

Thank you, i am now getting starting on my thread art journey your video helped out alot 😊

[@jacquelinejacobowitz1734]

Loved your video. There wasn't music in the background, just you. Very pleasant and you explained everything step by step. I'm an avid subscriber from now on. THANK YOU!!!!!! ☺☺☺

[@victoriawright1137]

Thank you so much! This helped immensely Ive been watching videos all morning trying to figure out how to wrap the string around the nails. I Unfortunately tend to over think the simplest things. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Your treble cleft turned out great good job!

[@jcf2oo2]

this helped me allot, i was making a flower for my girlfriend and i couldn't figure out how to secure the string at the beginning and end. Thank you!!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Awesome, glad it helped!

[@nammy5790]

I made one using your tips and it turned out wonderful.... My hubby,my brother and friends liked it and they praised it a lot...For those who wanted to do it i'v shared your video... Thanks Ellen...😘😘

[@CraftsWithEllen]

That is fantastic to hear, I'm happy it turned out so good! And thank you for sharing my video with your friends :)

[@anngabriel5455]

Of all the string art tutorials here your video was by far the best. Thank you for taking the time to share this with me.

[@CraftsWithEllen]

You're very welcome Ann!

[@rosalbamunoz3520]

Qué Belleza!! Desde los años 70s, no veía este arte, nunca la pude aprender, pero veo, que en estos tiempos, todavía lo hacen. Felicitaciones para esas personas que lo hacen, y de pronto en mi vejez, trataré de aprenderlo, por medio de uds. Gracias, por existir.

[@Ollaris]

Wow! This is the first time i came across this idea! Brilliant, and very well done video Ellen!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Thanks! This was one of my earlier videos, but the first where I felt like I was starting to get the hang of this KZbin thing. It's a quick and fun project and makes for great gifts :)

[@bendrake1748]

Wonderful demo that didn't assume we already knew what were were doing. You did a great job, I like the note and you are as cute as you can be.

[@carlottawinters6124]

The best string art for beginners tutorial I've seen. Thanks 😊

[@carmenirizarry7632]

I liked the video. I thought it was going to be very difficult. You managed to explain very well plus to conquer any obstacle in your way. Thank you!

[@ohwhatthenoob]

Thanks for the clear instructions and the potential pitfalls along the way.

[@nicolaloynd7244]

Thank you, this is the kind of tutorial I was after xxx

[@whythotv3362]

Nice tutorial. Easy to follow instructions.

[@mini3plybuffetplaterawmate70]

Thank you for increase my creation idea

[@nonnamary54]

I was looking for a new craft to do with my daughter. Thanks for such a great video!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

+Mary Tassi You're very welcome! What a nice idea to do this with your daughter, I hope you have lots of fun together :)

[@krystabelbrown8418]

I know it's weird... Buuuut.... I LOVE THE WAY YOU TALK! 😄 Thank you for the video, been wanting to do this for a long time. Finally getting around to learn more about it. 🙌🎉

[@dianaadamczyk5273]

Nice and simple tutorial - thanks Ellen ❤

[@Rachel-cd1ei]

Best video for string art. Thank you!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

+Rachel510126 Thanks Rachel :)

[@zoopism1701]

Thank you for the clear instructions. I plan to use this technique for a present. Thank you again! :)

[@CraftsWithEllen]

+Zoopism Awesome! I'm glad it's helpful :)

[@gingeremamma]

Thanks for the help

[@deepthachoragudi2925]

Very helpful tips. Thank you

[@collagencollagen9599]

Your followers from Iraq ,, your work is wonderful

[@Maranatha1968]

Very nice! Also the music in the background is not too loud. And of course a beautiful young woman.

[@jaybhatt8315]

You are looking and working gorgeous.

[@daqueen2341]

Cute video. Very informative and to the point

[@hayethousein981]

I am excited to make start creating! Thank you for the clear instructions

[@debbieblakley9761]

Very clean and well instucted video! Thank you!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

+Debbie Blakley Thank you :)

[@PoojaJain4art]

Thank you 😊

[@cateringsoul]

nice stuff ellen!

[@Corpst]

Really simple. Something I can actually manage to do myself!

[@AshaneWadasinghe]

This really helped. Thank you Ellen.

[@aestheuticproject7625]

Thank you Ellen

[@إنچىمصطفى-ح3غ]

Thank you Ellen 💜🌸

[@rohan295]

That's a helpful video. Now all I have to do is not to glue, nail or saw myself while I'm doing the project. I'm really terrible at those

[@bereketabmebrahtom8971]

Wow ur talented!!!!

[@jcartist9812]

explanation amazing liked and subed thank u, u made me more confident we have some work to do string art

[@eyl3976]

Hello you are very talented at the same time I'm turkish

[@faustines2546]

Bist l türk. ❤️

[@luellad]

I made my first string out project this weekend, thanks a bunch for all of the tips, it turned out great. I do have one question and hopefully you have a tip about it, my string kept getting twisted as I was using it and got a small knot, thankfully I got it out. How to you keep your string from twisting as you're using it for your project?

[@robmastin7964]

Awesome video thanks for all your hard work x

[@carolineowino5091]

Really nice and easy to follow

[@manfredmelo]

What a nice work, congratz!

[@alejandravalles5983]

It looks amazing... I Love it!! Thank you for sharing your tutorial...! Next project to do,!😉

[@nohabasiouny3670]

That was pretty easy and your project turned out great. Thanks for sharing!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Thank you Noha :)

[@amosmunga7283]

That was mesmerizing....

[@tritzyy9339]

Super cool

[@jenhaberberger1139]

Thank you, this was very helpful for my students!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

+Jen Haberberger That's awesome! Send them my regards :D

[@marianymartins1378]

Eu amei sua ideia.

[@GabrielAlves-fl5gq]

I loved it. Thank you so much for this video.

[@denkenunddanken5961]

Awesome, simple and great I love it

[@AndyMac40K]

This is awesome. Have to try it! Thanks

[@Aadhyatma_989]

That's all a music lover wants❤😍

[@samantha_paige]

Great tutorial! Thank you.

[@kylebrown3243]

Good job! Nice tutorial thank you.

[@art4theheart436]

My name is Ellen too! Loved your informative video, and the extra tips!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Thanks Ellen :D

[@lisadollar3066]

Thank you so much for making this! I am excited to make start creating!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

+Lisa Apel Have fun! :D

[@kirstyf3171]

Great tutorial 😀

[@koushikpatra337]

So beautiful

[@WickedWebWoman22]

I'm SO happy I found this video! I'm racking my brain trying to figure out what I want to make my brother for part of his Christmas gifts this year. He has a music studio and is a musician himself and I thought his studio needed a little something moderately sized & quiet. You'd be surprised at the sensitivity of some of these microphones, that's why I said quiet, lol. Thx for your video, tips & a very big thx for making it look Super easy! Is there certain types of string that works best or will most thicker threads do fine? I never thought I could make one of these because they look Super complicated with the wrapping of the strings, although you said you just wound the nails randomly. I'm going to try it and see how it comes out, I'll never know if I don't try, lol😏 Thx again, ladybug🐞 👍⚜

[@CraftsWithEllen]

So glad I could help! Most thicker threads will do just fine. I would suggest getting something smooth, meaning without a lot of fluff, so you can see the individual threads. Fluffy yarn will still work though, it just gives a different kind of look. I love your attitude that 'you'll never know unless you try'! The wrapping is really not that bad, you just keep going until you like what it looks like :) At first it may look a bit sad or empty, but adding more criss crossing layers on top will take care of that. And you don't have to do it all in one go, you can come back later and add extra thread if you think it needs it :) Have fun!

[@forchrist11]

Awesome explanation !!!!Thank you .

[@ceciliatavara3196]

Quedó Lindo! 👍

[@Ttingey01]

Thanks! Great to learn!

[@nurulazwani2505]

Beautiful.

[@miamartin2561]

Cool this looks fun I will try it out! Thanks

[@CraftsWithEllen]

+miamar It is fun! :)

[@marjanabasheer1488]

What type of thread and nail should be used?

[@stefanijoy163]

Is there a specific type of wood you should use?

[@theCreativityCafe]

Very nice

[@amiraelkhoury185]

Beautiful

[@kasthuriarul5115]

It's awesome

[@ДугармаБудаева]

Умница, молодец! Спасибо👍👍👍👍👍

[@elsadereje4142]

wow it is really good work i injoy it

[@moumitasahoo1405]

awesome work sister..

[@amethyst1826]

Lovely. Thank you.

[@ingridogilvie3664]

Ellen. loved your video.x

[@CraftsWithEllen]

+Ingrid Ogilvie Thanks Ingrid!

[@simayaraza8873]

Awesome. Keep up the great work

[@SarahBarrros]

Ficou lindo! Parabéns!

[@moiseslima8874]

Realmente ficou mesmo

[@marshall3524]

Beautiful thanks

[@ggghhhghhh646]

Very nice! But do you have different designs?🤗

[@martinmeo]

Great project!!

[@m.christinegiordani5980]

Super nice!

[@barssinir5132]

Thank you

[@hannahalexander7005]

watcheduse b4 neat idea use small drill bit for the nail holes E 6000

[@pyramidinc.8433]

Beautiful! How long did this take you to do?

[@scuadra-6018]

You deserve more subscribers

[@CraftsWithEllen]

+GOAL plus Thanks!

[@srushtighadge175]

Thanks

[@yonfil_1990]

He is so coll

[@bluelanternof2814]

This was such a great tutorial! Thanks for uploading it!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Thanks Jake, I'm happy you liked it!

[@hadjerbaouch3215]

Waaw goood 💝can you make a guitr with this art plaise

[@user-hk8mi3hb9q]

So cute ❤️

[@jodimoore1861]

Thanks for the tips!!!

[@shwetankjoshi5544]

VERY BEAUTIFUL mam👍👌