This cute rustic wood hanging shelf is so easy to make and is a great project for scrap pieces of wood.
I made this cute hanging wood shelf to sit above the Farmhouse X Desk I build some time ago. I stained the wood to match in Minwax Honey stain with a clear gloss poly over the top.
Here is what you need:
- 2 squares of scrap wood, one about 2″ the other about 5″
- metal hook screw
- jute twine
- drill/bit
- sandpaper
- stain/paint if desired
How to build the rustic hanging shelf
Step 1: Drill holes for the twine in the larger wood block. Drill one hole in each corner, evenly spaced. I placed the holes about 3/4″ from the edges and used a 1/8″ bit. You want to be careful not to place the holes too close to the edges, it will make the wood weak.
Step 2: Smooth the wood blocks with 220 grit sandpaper. Pay extra attention to the drill holes to smooth any splintering in the wood. Feel free to get creative with the finish, you can make a weathered look, or a more polished smooth finish.
Step 3: Screw in the metal hook in the center of the small wood square. Use a small dot of wood glue to hold it in place. Wipe away any excess glue with a damp cloth before it dries.
Step 4: Cut four pieces of twine 2.5 times the desired length of the shelf. If you want the shelf to hang 2′, cut the twine at 5′. Then run the ends of 2 pieces together through 2 of the bottom holes on one side. Repeat the same for the other side and knot them evenly at the bottom of the shelf.
I also have a post with instructions for the picture ledge shown above.
