Set a Colorfully Mod Table With DIY Geometric Wood Chargers

Take wood chargers from basic to bright in less than an hour using bold paint hues and painter's tape.

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By: Marianne Canada, Liz Gray, and Kayla Kitts

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Show: HGTV Crafternoon

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Materials Needed:

12" unfinished wood charger
acrylic paint in the colors of your choice
painter's tape
foam paintbrushes
butcher paper or newspaper
scissors

Geometric Wood Chargers

Take wood chargers from basic to to bright by using painter's tape and bold paint hues.

From: HGTV Crafternoon

Instructions:

1. Cover your work surface with butcher paper or newspaper.

2. Using painter's tape, create triangles in different shapes and sizes.

Geometric Wood Chargers

Take wood chargers from basic to to bright by using painter's tape and bold paint hues.

From: HGTV Crafternoon

3. Burnish the tape edges with scissors to create crisp, clean paint lines.

Geometric Wood Chargers

Take wood chargers from basic to to bright by using painter's tape and bold paint hues.

From: HGTV Crafternoon

4. Paint each section in your desired colors. (We chose four different hues.) Let dry, then brush on a second coat.

Take wood chargers from basic to to bright by using painter's tape and bold paint hues.

Geometric Wood Chargers

Take wood chargers from basic to to bright by using painter's tape and bold paint hues.

Geometric Wood Chargers

Take wood chargers from basic to to bright by using painter's tape and bold paint hues.

5. Let dry completely, then remove the painter's tape.

Geometric Wood Chargers

Take wood chargers from basic to to bright by using painter's tape and bold paint hues.

From: HGTV Crafternoon

6. For multiple chargers, alternate colors and sizes of triangles for a fun, varied look. Display on your tablescape for any and all occasions.

Geometric Wood Chargers

Take wood chargers from basic to to bright by using painter's tape and bold paint hues.

From: HGTV Crafternoon

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