How to Make a Light Up Wooden Star

"I have always loved the idea of decorating with stars for Christmas, so I set out to learn how to make a 5 point wooden rustic lighted Christmas star to decorate the exterior of my home with!"

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Steps

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Make all of the angled cuts

You will make 18 degree cuts and 54 degree cuts. Check out the post to find out how to do this on your miter saw! You will make 18 degree cuts and 54 degree cuts. Check out the post to find out how to do this on your miter saw! 2 Learn more

Attach the pieces together

Using your Kreg Jig, drill the pocket holes and attach with Kreg Screws and wood glue Using your Kreg Jig, drill the pocket holes and attach with Kreg Screws and wood glue 3 Learn more

Attach the Lights to the Back

Using a staple gun, attach the string lights to the back. Using a staple gun, attach the string lights to the back. 4 Learn more

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How to Make a Light Up Wooden Star

"I have always loved the idea of decorating with stars for Christmas, so I set out to learn how to make a 5 point wooden rustic lighted Christmas star to decorate the exterior of my home with!"

"I have always loved the idea of decorating with stars for Christmas, so I set out to learn how to make a 5 point wooden rustic lighted Christmas star to decorate the exterior of my home with!"

Supplies

Steps

Dimension Your Boards

Make all of the angled cuts

Attach the pieces together

Attach the Lights to the Back

And that's it! Swipe up for a more detailed tutorial on TheAccentPiece.com

Find more DIY tutorials like this one at TheAccentPiece.com!