How To Make A String Art Neon Heart Sign
The post title might say this string neon heart sign is for Valentine's. But, just like love, this gorgeous neon sign is for all year round and not just Valentine's day!
I've always loved crafting and making stuff. When I was about ten years old, I got a string art kit for my birthday (which happens to be on Valentine's Day!). Mine was some geometric pattern with gold and silver thread on a black velvet background. It was on my bedroom wall for years!
String Neon Heart Sign for Valentine's
I thought it would be fun to recreate my string art but this time, using El neon wire to make an illuminated neon heart sign.
One thing that has changed since I was a child is that I'm not such a fan of symmetry. My neon heart string art design is much more random than those kits I used to make.
This is a very quick and easy craft to do. I made my backboard out of pallet wood. But you can use any old bit of wood.
El wire is very cheap to buy and comes in loads of
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What You Need To Make A Neon Heart Sign
- Pallet wood for the backboard or any other old wood, such as a chopping board or cupboard door.
- Galvanised round head nails approximately 50mm in length
- 2 X 5m (15ft) Pink Neon El wire with battery pack
- A piece of A4 paper
How To Make A String Neon Heart Sign
Step 1: I first made a rustic backboard for my neon heart sign by repurposing some pallet wood. I cut three strips of pallet wood to about 40cm in length. I then sanded them smooth.
Step 2: Nail 2 strips of wood to the back to hold the three pieces of pallet wood together. Even if you use a different piece of wood for the sign, it is worth nailing one of these wood strips to the back. They make a handy shelf for the battery pack.
Step 3: Cut out a heart shape to fit the wooden base using a sheet of paper. Place the heart template on the wood and draw around it with a pencil.
Step 4: Next, hammer the nails about 2-3 cm (1") apart using the heart outline as a guide.
Step 5: Drill a hole inside the nail heart just big enough for the El neon wire to pass through.
Step 6: Pull the el wire through the hole in the wood. Leave the battery packs at the back.
Step 7: Start crisscrossing the wire across the neon heart as you would with string art. Wrap the wire around the nails as you go. I went for a random string art pattern, but you can be more methodical if you prefer. Carry on until you run out of wire. Secure the end to the wood base with a dab of glue.
Step 8: To finish off, secure the battery packs to the back of the neon heart sign with tape.
I love the pink
Who says pink is just for Valentine's? I've used the same pink neon wire to make a unique spooky DIY skull decoration for Halloween.
I have also made an illuminated Valentine's DIY lightbox sign from an old wine box.
If you like this project, you might want to check out some of my other illuminated and non-illuminated Valentine's projects.
Heart string lights- Valentines Light Decorations
- Pinecone Flower Heart
- Valentines Bottle Lights
- Paper Mache Hearts & wall decorations
For more DIY wall decor ideas check out diyideacenter.com
What a great project idea! We have tried string art a few times but I have never heard of neon wire. I bet my boys would love this. Thanks so much for linking up with us at Share Some Love. Pinned.
Thank you. Your boys could spell their name with the wire. My son has a neon sign of his name.
That's a wonderful idea! I was stopping back by today to let you know that his post is one of my featured favorites from the Share Some Love party. Thanks once again for sharing with us.
Thank you so much, that's lovely to hear.
I am soooooooo saving this one until I can find some of that wire. What a really cool idea. My daughter is going to love it!!!
Thank you. The wire is widely available on both eBay and Amazon.
This is so, so cool!! Thanks so much for sharing at our Merry Monday party. I'll be including it in my Party Features next week 🙂
Thank you, I look forward to see it.
Another brilliant one Claire, my gears are turning thinking about all the amazing possibilities! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday as always!
Thank you, el wire is fun to play with,
I did not know that neon string was a thing, how cool is that?!
I love your string art sign .
Thank you. Yes it is and you can get it in loads of colours.
Wow! This is really cool. I had no idea that this neon string even existed. Now I want some to play with. Happy New Year, Kippi #kippiathome
Thank you and you can get it in loads of lovely colours.
So fun, Claire! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
Thank you ?
This would look so amazing against the dark grey walls of our office!! Thank you for linking up to #HomeEtc Claire X
It's currently hanging up in my kitchen wall, thank you.
You should make these to sell Claire....I really want one ????
Thank you, Fran. They are really easy to make you should give them a go
?Love it❣️ Need to make for my home but passing on to oldest son,great gift for him to make for his girlfriend
Thank you. I'm sure she will love it, especially as it will be handmade!
What a fun project! I'm loving the neon string, which is something I haven't worked with before.
Thank you. The neon wire is great fun to play with.
Ah I LOVE this! I have been planning to make a neon sign for ages, but couldn't decide on the words to use so maybe I'll swap to a heart instead. It looks absolutely fab x #HomeEtc
Thank you. It was very easy and fun to make.
I didn’t know you could get that wire I thought you had add a light to it
Yes the wire is very affordable and comes in loads of colours.
This is amazing. I would have never even known they made such a material, let alone that you could use it like this. Now my creative juices are flowing to come up with something similar to hang above our mantel. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
Thank you. El wire is fun to play with there are so many things you can make with it.
This is such an awesome idea. I'm always looking for cool craft projects to try. Thanks!
Thank you so much ? It was fun to make.