How to Create a Vintage Game Board Wall Sconce

This vintage Game Board wall sconce is a simple and easy craft project that you can use to decorate your game room or poker room with.

The materials for this vintage Game Board wall sconce can be bought at your local home improvement store, flea markets, and even some antique shops.

Overall this simple vintage craft project should talk you less than two hours. I think you can get away with making this vintage Game Board wall sconce for about $50 or less. This depends on how much you want to spend on your pillar candles as well as how much you have to pay for your vintage Games and Game Board.

To Make a Vintage Game Board Wall Sconce You Will Need:

Once old Game Board

Iron Garden Pot Holders (the kind that screw onto the wall)

Vintage plates (the same # as iron garden plant holders)

Epoxy Glue (optional)

Sandpaper (optional)

Predrill

Screws (They might come with the iron plant holder rings)

Pillar candles

Now, I come across vintage and old Game Boards all the time. I find them at yard sales, flea markets, flea and antique shops, and even some antique shops. You can also find vintage Game Boards on ebay and Craigslist. Generally I have seen them cost anywhere form $10 to $35. Obviously they are cheapest at the flea markets and yard sales.

Try looking for game boards that are thick and sturdy. You can also look for vintage Chinese checkers boards that have a wood frame built around them.

Now, you can also buy new Game Boards at Toys R Us and Target and age them to look vintage with some wood stain. These Game Board will cost your more money, but are well worth it for the design impact vintage inspired craft project can make on your home.

You can also use wood game boards. Simply sand the new wooden Game Board lightly. Wipe away the dust and dirt. Paint on some milk paint in any color you choose. You can lightly sand again and rib on some wood gel stain to add an aged look. You can also use this process if you end up buying an old Game Board that is not the color you want. Milk paint is the perfect way to make any wood item look old or vintage. It is also a natural primer, so you can eliminate that timely step of painting your wood out with primer and waiting for it to dry.