osb board project
Oriented Strand Board {OSB} board is lumber used in construction.

It’s made by mixing small pieces of wood with glue.  Then press the mixture into large 4 by 8 sheets.  OSB is inside walls, flooring, and places you don’t see it.

I bought two sheets, cut them down, to use as supports under twin beds.

I could have tossed the leftovers in the trash…

but instead, I did this…

OSB Board Project

This project started with an old logo I made years ago.  I never used the logo except for the chandelier.  That chandelier is still with me and for some reason, I can’t let it go.

The ampersand I drew on the computer.  Hey, I could make an ampersand using OSB and leave the layers of scrap wood showing!  I like the texture and my head went, hmmm!

I cut the scrap OSB boards down to make three layers.  A sandwich!  With wood glue for the mustard.

Click here to read more about OSB Board.

ampersand-country-design-style-countrydesignstyle-com

After adding the ampersand to a page file and enlarging it, I printed it.  Then using carbon paper I traced the “&” on the OSB sandwich!  Although, my ampersand is the “E” style.  You can download a copy of the ampersand for your own “&” project.

Then started cutting out the shape using my…

jigsaw!  While I was cutting I kept thinking, “this will never stand upright!”

But it did!

You can read my tips and tricks for using a jigsaw here.

With a bit of sanding, the ampersand is ready for the mantel.  I’ve been into raw or natural wood decor items.  My next project might be a natural wood shelf to hold my OSB Board project!

Now here’s a pin to share!

There’s still a bit of OSB Board left…and ideas for another shape??

I keep thinking I’ll use the logo somewhere on the website.  If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them.