How to Make This DIY Branch Shelf

Materials Needed

1-in. x 4-in. select pine board

Work gloves

Circular saw (You can rent a circular saw from The Home Depot.)

Clamps

Drill (You can rent a drill from The Home Depot.)

Drill bits

Wood glue

Square trim screws

Pencil

Reciprocating saw (You can rent a reciprocating saw from The Home Depot.)

Wood filler

220-grit sanding block

Microfiber cloth

Behr Premium Plus INTERIOR paint (matte finish) in Graphic Charcoal

Paint brush

D-ring hangers

Carpenter’s square

Rubber gloves

6 to 10 Tree limbs

Step 1: 

Measure, Mark & Cut Wood

Measure, mark and cut 1-in. x 4-in. select pine using a circular saw. Cut two pieces to 16 inches long and two pieces to 28 inches long.

NOTE: When cutting wood, always clamp it down to a stable work surface. Wear safety glasses, ear plugs and work gloves as your tools require.

DIY Branch Shelf

DIY Branch Shelf

Step 2:

 Assemble Rectangular Frame

Attach boards together by using your drill to pre-drill holes, then fastening them with wood glue and square trim screws.

DIY Branch Shelf

DIY Branch Shelf

DIY Branch Shelf

Step 3:

 Prepare Limbs for Trimming

Set your gathered limbs on a flat surface and place the frame on top. Mark excess along the top and bottom so you’ll know where to trim the limbs.

DIY Branch Shelf

Step 4:

 Trim Limbs to Size

Clamp the limbs down on your work table, then using the reciprocating saw, trim the limbs to the correct size.

DIY Branch Shelf

Step 5: 

Secure Limbs within Frame

Next, using your drill, fasten each limb inside the frame with a square trim screw at the top and bottom. Go slowly so you don’t split the limbs by drilling off-center or too fast.

DIY Branch Shelf

Step 6: 

Wood Fill and Sand Frame

Once all limbs are secured within the frame, use wood filler to fill the holes and allow to dry. Once dry, smooth out with a 220-grit sanding block and wipe away any dust with a microfiber cloth.

DIY Branch Shelf

DIY Branch Shelf

Step 7:

 Paint It Gray

Using Behr Premium Plus INTERIOR paint (matte finish) in Graphic Charcoal, paint both the rectangular frame and the limbs.

Allow them to dry. The dry time varies depending on environment.

DIY Branch Shelf

Step 8:

 Attach Hanging Hardware

Using a drill, attach the D-ring hangers with supplied screws on either side of the frame of the DIY branch shelf for easy hanging.