Make rustic US Flags in three sizes entirely from boards salvaged from free shipping pallets! Using wood from recycled pallets just makes sense...not only do you save money making these great-looking US Flags but you also help the environment by saving trees and keeping used pallets out of landfills Paint our rustic US Flag designs using color washes (watered down paints) that show off the character of the salvaged pallet boards or simply with solid colors. You get full-size patterns for all three size flags, quick and easy star and stripe painting methods and a proportion chart that allows you to make perfect US flags of any size. (20" 30" and 40" Long) NOTE: Pine boards or low-cost fence boards can also be used to make this fun project in lieu of salvaged pallet boards. More InfoDimensions: Large - 24" tall x 40" long Medium - 18" tall x 30" long Small - 12" tall x 20" long Wood: Standard wood pallets - approx. 6 to make all three flags Places to find Pallets: Contact local companies that receive larger inventory items such as an appliance store, garden stores, nurseries, and lumber yards. Do a search on craigslist.Org using search words "wooden pallets" or "pallets". Drive through the nearest industrial area. Saw: Table Saw Other Supplies: Compressed sponge (to make rustic stars) Paints:White primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat and the following suggested colors of acrylic paint or exterior semi-gloss enamel: 2973 Fire Red 2089 Navy Blue 2505 White Sealer: High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss, uv protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for exterior use.
