From Wood Scrap to Beautiful Fish

Dear Chicago House,

In your garage was a scrap of wood, a scrap of wood that became a beautiful fish sculpture.

I’d like to take credit but I can’t. That all goes to Chicago teenager who not only got busy with hand tools but also painted this beautiful abstract pattern creating a one of a kind fish sculpture.

To make one here is what you will need

A piece of scarp wood. The piece she used was left overs from a deck board repair 2 by 4 and about 12″ long.
Hand saw
Sand paper
Acrylic craft paints

What next?

With a pencil, draw a very simple fish shape on your wood – avoid curved lines as these are difficult to cut with a hand saw. Straight lines work best.
Get busy with that hand saw and cut along your lines – this was hard work and did require a little assistance from Mr Chicago’s muscles!
Once you have the basic fish shape sand the wood really creating rounded edges and a nice smooth surface for painting
Using acrylic craft paint create any abstract pattern you like…triangles really work well

Love from

Creative in Chicago