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.
OSB Board Project | Country Design Style | countrydesignstyle.com
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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.
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LOVE IT! Love it! Love it!
It is endearing to make something that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Having 14… Almost 15 grands, I can think of initials, shapes, names & words . &&&&& the possibilities are endless. LOVE the chandelier!
PS I didn’t notice pop ups.
I am having the same trouble. Any ideas on how to avoid them?
I love your blog but the popup ads kept covering your content, and I doubt you want that. I had a hard time reading your post but I persevered. I am going to try this making a corbel. Thanks for the great idea!
I was just going to comment the same thing. I do enjoy your site, but the ads are very annoying.