Clothespin Arrow Decor Tutorial

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If you like a Southwest theme or a fun decor piece for a boy’s room or a game room, this clothespin arrow decor will be just what you’re looking for! Easily mount to the wall atop of small brads.

Difficulty level: Intermediate
Time to complete: 12 hours (includes drying time)
Age range: 10+

Things you’ll need:
8 Clothespins per arrow
Dowel rods
Brown acrylic paint
Paint brushes
E6000 glue
Newspaper

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Things to do:
1. Twist apart all 8 clothespins as shown.
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2. Paint all the halves of the clothespins and the dowel rod.
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3. Allow them to dry.
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4. Use the E6000 to glue the ends of the clothespins to the end of the dowel rod as shown.
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5. Glue two more halves to the bottom of the dowel rod as shown.
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6. Glue two more to the bottom as shown.
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7. Glue another two as shown, to make faux feathers. Allow this to dry overnight.
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