MY DIY | Hexagon Shape Shelves
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My shape shelves are up and I love how they turned out! I’ve seen quite a few tutorials online, but I wanted to create a simple version that minimized the amount of power tool needed. Strong enough to hold a few potted plants, and my DIY light bulb light. After a trip to the hardware store with my bro-in-law, I had him cut down all the wood to 8″ pieces with a 30 degree angle on each end, then the rest of the assembly was easy peasy. Added bonus, we were able to create 5 hexagons for under $20! Score! Step and supplies after the break…
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What you need:
1in x 4in or 6in x 6ft wood
Miter saw
Sandpaper
Wood Glue
Staple gun
Minwax Wood Finish- Natural
Sponge brush
Yellow acrylic paint
What to do:
STEP 1: First, set your minder saw to 30 degree, and cut six 8″ peices of wood, making sure that the cuts on both sizes are angled inward (see image above).
STEP 2: Next create the hexagon, and glue all the joints together with the wood glue, and let dry for an hour.
STEP 3: Flip over the hexagon, and on the backside staple each joint together with two staples. Let dry for 24 hours.
STEP 4: After it’s dry, sand any uneven corners.
STEP 5: Now is your chance to customize, I stained the outside with a Natural stain, and painted the inside yellow. Let dry.
STEP 6: Hammer nails in the wall that will be disguised in the corner of each hexagon, or use bracket to hang each shelf.
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Love the colors an shapes. The plants are very cute.
I love this! I’ve seen some pictures of these on pinterest and I’m obsessed!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Really cool shelves!
I love this DIY! it’s a good inspiration!
Martina
Tartaruga a pois
http://www.tartarugapois.blogspot.it
I love that this just uses 1 board of wood. Makes it so much easier. And the staple gun and glue are genius! No having to try and figure out how to nail on a diagonal with a hammer
So nice to share this diy. I really like this.
I love these shelves! I want to make some for my sons room! He has nothing hanging on his walls and these would be so perfect!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
In a so handy and stylish:-) http://diyspecial.com/
Hi, I used some of your images in my last article on my blog and linked to your tutorial. Hope you wouldn’t mind.
Have a nice day!
Lemnul.RO
Great work and thanks so much for the simple tutorial! I gotta make some triangles 🙂
Mackenzie @ http://smithfamilyrenovations.com
Wow these are amazing!! When I saw the first picture I was going to ask where these are from but when I read that you made these I couldn’t believe it!!
I will have to try this, just bought a house and these would look great inside it!!
Clare | http://www.clare-without-an-i.com
I couldn’t seem to find out what a minder saw is, but i did fine a miter saw…
Is this a typo, or should i be looking for something else?
Great alternative to shelves, enjoyed the tutorial!
I wish I had the tools and time to make these! They’re so adorable!!! 😀
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These are so great. Love Love Love.
Minimal and geometric shapes are my thing!
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