DIY Marquee Letters | How to
We built our first set of these DIY marquee letters for our wedding, and it was actually the first DIY project we ever did together, so they hold a special place in our hearts.👇 materials & links below! 👇
Get the plans here: https://goo.gl/QfprvA
They’re made of wood and metal so they’re sturdy, but very easy to put together even if you’re a beginner. They’d be great for a wedding, engagement shoot, baby shower, or as home decor (we have ours in our living room and they make us happy!)
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MATERIALS (affiliate)
2’x4’ ¾” plywood
6” wide metal flashing…….http://amzn.to/2pPy7MV
Minwax dark walnut stain...http://amzn.to/2cFAT2N
Globe string lights………...http://amzn.to/2pWY7Zt
Finishing nails……………..http://amzn.to/2rcuJja
Super glue…………….…....http://amzn.to/2pbcXeH
Scrap wood
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Jig saw……………………..http://amzn.to/2qi9Kve
Hammer…………………….http://amzn.to/2qmAs1L
Or brad nailer (optional).....http://amzn.to/2pofd1Z
Drill………………………….http://amzn.to/2iB1fGV
3/16” spade bit…....……….http://amzn.to/2r8Xhd2
(or forstner bit)...................http://amzn.to/2pC75MS
(or hole saw)......................http://amzn.to/2r8tWQa
Metal snips………………...http://amzn.to/2r8Uukr
Sturdy putty knife……..…..http://amzn.to/2qpwo3Q
Sandpaper……………...…http://amzn.to/2qT80Vc
Sanding block or sponge...http://amzn.to/2pWRdUl
Yardstick………….….….....http://amzn.to/2phWumB
Miter saw (optional)...........http://amzn.to/2nl6uwK
Center punch (optional).....http://amzn.to/2qk1Ujg
Clamps (optional)..............http://amzn.to/2rizvst
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Joby GorillaPod tripod..........http://amzn.to/2qqdXZR
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Desk microphone..................http://amzn.to/2qxT9Tl
Portable sound isolation......http://amzn.to/2qy3yi3
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More thoughts on these DIY marquee letters: Wow, these were so much easier to make the second time around! Not that they were any more difficult of a project the first time, it's just before we were working on a tiny apartment balcony and we didn't have a nail gun.
But even if you don't have a nail gun, this is still a really DIY-friendly project. Depending on the drill and jig saw you buy, it's still cheaper to buy the tools and materials needed than to buy or rent marquee letters this big. Plus the metal siding and wood combination makes them look awesome and they're really sturdy. And the globe lights give such a nice glow.
We absolutely loved how these marquee letters looked at our wedding, and they're still one of our favorite things we've ever made.
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