How To Make A Framed Calligraphy Sign

A simple and easy tutorial on how to make your very own wood framed calligraphy sign! A little paint and wood can go a long ways. Click to view the step-by-step tutorial.

Hello friends… I hope you are enjoying your week!

(Side note: this post was created 12 months ago and for some reason I never hit the publish button, I thought I’d share it anyways)

I just want to take the time to say thanks to my dad, because without his expertise and craftsmanship, most of these DIYs wouldn’t be as great as they are. I’ve learned so much about building and constructing projects and it’s because of him. Someday I’m sure he will let me get my hands on the chainsaw, but in the meantime, I think he and I would prefer that I keep my fingers and let him do the job.

I have had this framed calligraphy sign hanging in my house for quite sometime, but time after time, this project got left on the back burner. Sometimes I find myself starting ten projects before finishing one. Here it is, composed and ready for you to see.

How To Make A Framed Calligraphy Sign

Step 1: Make a wood frame. Measure the size of your MDF board, the size will depend on how big you want to create your sign. As you can see in the first photo, we cut in on one side of the wood, this is so that when we put the MDF board on top, it will fit flush with the wood frame. Step 2: Paint the board. Once all of the wood cutting is finished, begin painting your MDF board. I went with some leftover while eggshell paint. I would recommend painting the board with water-resistant paint so that later on you can erase any pencil marks without the paint bleeding (I used Behr paint from Home Depot). Also use a paint finish that isn’t so glossy, or else the board will pick up noticeable glares when hung on the wall. Step 3: Apply your wording. Because I’m lousy at handwriting, I printed off a favourite font (one word fit onto one sheet of 8×10 paper). Cut out the word and using a pencil shade in the back, tape word onto MDF board, trace over each letter with your pencil and then begin painting the letter! — I’m officially out of breath typing this whole step!
Step 4: Securing and hanging the board. Using tiny nails, insert into wood around the edge of frame, but behind the MDF board (you can use a hammer too). Using pliers bend them to secure board into place. Next add a saw tooth hook onto the back of the board to hang onto the wall. And that’s it — Hang and enjoy!