Imagine holding winter in your hands with solid, rustic, and touched with icy beauty. That’s what this chunky wooden snowflake feels like.
Each piece fits together like a puzzle, creating a design that’s both structured and free-spirited, just like nature’s own snowflakes.
Brushed in frosty white, it catches the light and almost shimmers, like a snow-dusted barn roof on a clear December morning.
Materials Needed
- 24 wood shims (each 8″ long, trimmed as needed)
- Wood glue or hot glue gun
- White acrylic paint (matte finish)
- Optional: light gray or silver paint
- Sandpaper
- Jute twine or sawtooth hanger (if you plan to hang it)
Step-by-step Guide
Step 1: Lay out your snowflake design by overlapping wood shims in a cross shape, then adding diagonal layers to mimic the branching arms of a snowflake.
Step 2: Once you’re happy with the arrangement, glue each shim in place, working from the center outward. Let it dry thoroughly so the structure stays strong.
Step 3: Paint the entire snowflake white, then lightly brush gray or silver across the surface for a frosty highlight effect. This makes the texture pop.
Step 4: Sand a few edges to give it a weathered, rustic charm. This adds depth and prevents the piece from looking too flat.
Step 5: Attach a hanger to the back if you want to display it on a wall, or leave it free-standing for a cozy porch or shelf display.