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Decor String Lights

Light fixtures with a creative twist: The DIY outdoor string lights hang on large clothes pegs, which are painted and glued to the wall.

Level of difficulty Leisurely inspiration
Duration 30

We Need:

Large wooden clothes pegs (15 cm long) brush acrylic paint (white and black) string wall lights scissors tesa Powerbond® OUTDOOR 5m x 19mm tesa® Masking Tape Perfect 50m x 19mm

This Is How We Do It:

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Collect all required items and let's start!
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Disassemble the clothes pegs and prime them with the white paint. Do not paint the backside as it will be covered with mounting tape. Allow to dry.
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Create the desired graphic pattern on the front side using the masking tape and paint it black. Allow to dry.
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Remove the masking tape and re-assemble the clothes pegs.
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Apply a strip of mounting tape to the backside and press firmly.
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Remove the protective film.
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Glue the clothes pegs to the clean and dust-free wall. Press firmly.
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Attach the string lights and enjoy your cool hanging lamp.

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