How to Make Your Own Horse Name Plate
- 1). Halfway up each short side of the name plate, measure 1" in and mark with a cross. Place the nameplate on a steady surface, and position the off cut of wood under one of the crosses. Drill holes where the crosses are marked, taking care to drill into the wooden off cut to protect your work surface. Lay the name plate flat, and sand any sharp edges and around the drill holes.
- 2). Design the lettering for your nameplate on a computer and print it off. Cut the paper to the same size as the nameplate and tape it over the top. Use a pen to draw around the edges of the lettering, pressing down firmly. When the paper is removed, you should see the outline of the letters pressed into the wood.
- 3). Using the paler of your two colors, carefully paint in the outline of the letters. Allow to dry before applying a second coat.
- 4). When the paint is completely dry, use the darker color to paint a thin line around each letter. This will help to hide any unevenness in the original letters. Allow to dry thoroughly.
- 5). Decorate the nameplate by glueing on photos of your horse, glitter stars, etc, or painting a picture of him. Allow the glue to dry thoroughly.
- 6). Apply several coats of varnish, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next.
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