Dog Leash hanger
A handy, less than $5 solution to all your dogs leashes and collars!
Specifications
| Project type | Wall Art |
|---|---|
| Room | Outdoor |
| Style | Rustic Furniture Plans |
| Difficulty | Starter Projects |
| Estimated cost | scraps |
Shopping List
1 cedar fence picket stain paint stencil or freehand hooks picture hanger
Cut List
(1) 6' cedar fence picket 16"
Tools
- measuring tape
- pencil
- hammer
- hearing protection
- compound miter saw
- sander
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Decide how large you want your wall hanger to be. This depends on how many leashes and collars, and the wording you want. Mine seemed to fit all of the above and my wall at around 16". Cut your fence picket to 16" (or your chosen length).
Step 2
Sand that rough surface until it's smooth to the touch. It doesn't have to be perfect, but you don't want the stain to get caught on the rough fibers of an unsanded picket. Wipe the dust off.
Step 3
Wipe on stain. I used Varathane Kona. I left the back unstained, but did cover the sides, top and bottom. Wipe off any excess.
Step 4
This part is up to you. I have a cricut, so I designed my lettering and entered the paw print image, and cut it out to make a stencil. If you have great handwriting, go for freehand. Otherwise you might try Jaime's trick ( for good lettering. I browsed pinterest for inspiration but didn't find any phrase that I liked. So I came up with "it's walkin' time". It's ok, you can use it: )
Step 5
I predrilled holes where I would place my hooks. Determine how many you need by what you intend to hang. We clearly have a lot of crap so I decided on 6 hooks, with the intent of nails at the end for brushes. I used these 1.5" cup hooks from home depot, in brass, because it was cheaper. I spray painted them in ORB, after poking them into cardboard to keep them upright. On the back of the picket, nail in these picture hangers- I did one on each end to support the weight of multiple leashes. Screw the hooks after they're dried into the predrilled holes. Hammer nails if you want them.
Step 6
I went ahead and hung mine because I get far too excited to see what it will look like. Determine the width between your hangers, mark it on the wall, checking for level between the two, and hammer 2 nails in. Hang your beautiful work of art.
Step 7
Take a shameless adorable dog pic.
Step 8
Your final step is to paint the whole shebang with some Helmsman spar urethane so it can withstand the elements. You could do a poly, but this will be more waterproof. I did 3 coats, as recommended, with no sanding in between.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/dog-leash-hanger