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Rainbow Arch
A fan of rainbow colours arching across a black square board. Seven colour layers, each one a simple back-and-forth sequence — great for a first multi-colour piece.
57 nails · 7 colour layers
Try this pattern →Flower
Overlapping petal shapes arranged around the board. A classic first project — satisfying to build and beautiful to hang.
90 nails · single layer
Try this pattern →Web
Radiating lines from every nail across the board, creating a clean geometric web effect. Simple, structured, and striking.
24 nails · single layer
Try this pattern →Cardioid
A heart-shaped mathematical curve made entirely from straight threads. One of the most elegant patterns in string art.
120 nails · single layer
Try this pattern →Star
A sharp, geometric star shape built from threads that skip across the board. Instantly recognisable and very satisfying to make.
40 nails · single layer
Try this pattern →Spiral
A smooth outward spiral that fills the board evenly. The thread wraps around in a continuous path — mesmerising to build and to look at.
72 nails · single layer
Try this pattern →Wave
Seven overlapping spiral bands create a flowing, wave-like interference pattern across the board. Each layer visits 290 nails in a continuous path — intricate to look at, satisfying to build.
320 nails · 7 colour layers
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