Resources

Tools & Resources

Everything you need to create stunning string art: downloadable templates, material guides, software recommendations, and community links.

Templates

Materials

Software

Community

Downloadable Templates

Print-ready PDF templates for marking pin positions. Simply print, attach to your board, and hammer nails at the marked points.

100 Pins TemplateBeginner

Ideal for simple designs and first projects. 18cm diameter circle.

• A4 size (210 x 297mm)
• 100 equally spaced pins
• Numbered positions

200 Pins TemplateIntermediate

Perfect for portraits and detailed designs. 26cm diameter circle.

• A3 size (297 x 420mm)
• 200 equally spaced pins
• Numbered positions

300 Pins TemplateAdvanced

Maximum detail for professional work. 39cm diameter circle.

• A2 size (420 x 594mm)
• 300 equally spaced pins
• Numbered positions

Recommended Materials

Essential Materials

Board

• Plywood (12-18mm thick) - Best for large projects
• MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) - Smooth surface
• Corkboard - Easy to work with, lightweight
• Foam board - Cheap option for practice

Nails/Pins

• 1-2cm finishing nails (brass or steel)
• Panel pins for delicate work
• T-pins for foam/cork boards

String/Thread

• Sewing thread (50-100 weight) - Fine detail
• Embroidery floss - Vibrant colors
• Nylon string - Durable, strong
• Metallic thread - Special effects

Tools & Budget

Basic Tools

• Hammer (lightweight)
• Ruler or measuring tape
• Protractor or compass
• Pencil and eraser
• Printer (for templates/TXT files)
• Scissors

Estimated Budget

Beginner kit (100 pins)$15-25
Intermediate (200 pins)$25-40
Advanced (300+ pins)$40-60

* Prices are estimates in USD. Actual costs may vary by location and supplier.

Software & Tools

Image Editing Software

GIMP (Free)

Open-source alternative to Photoshop. Perfect for contrast adjustments.

gimp.org

Photoshop (Paid)

Industry standard for professional image editing and preprocessing.

adobe.com

Photopea (Free Online)

Browser-based Photoshop alternative. No installation needed.

photopea.com

Vector & Design Tools

Inkscape (Free)

Open-source vector editor. Great for editing exported SVG files.

inkscape.org

Illustrator (Paid)

Professional vector graphics software for SVG editing and refinement.

adobe.com

Figma (Freemium)

Browser-based design tool. Good for mockups and SVG editing.

figma.com

Community & Inspiration

Online Communities

r/stringart

Reddit community for string art enthusiasts

Thousands of string art ideas and inspiration

#stringart

Instagram hashtag with thousands of posts

Learning Resources

Our Tutorials

Step-by-step guides for all skill levels

Blog Articles

In-depth articles about techniques and history

GitHub Repository

Open-source code and contribution guidelines

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Downloadable Templates

Print-ready PDF templates for marking pin positions. Simply print, attach to your board, and hammer nails at the marked points.

100 Pins TemplateBeginner

Ideal for simple designs and first projects. 18cm diameter circle.

• A4 size (210 x 297mm)
• 100 equally spaced pins
• Numbered positions

200 Pins TemplateIntermediate

Perfect for portraits and detailed designs. 26cm diameter circle.

• A3 size (297 x 420mm)
• 200 equally spaced pins
• Numbered positions

300 Pins TemplateAdvanced

Maximum detail for professional work. 39cm diameter circle.

• A2 size (420 x 594mm)
• 300 equally spaced pins
• Numbered positions

Recommended Materials

Essential Materials

Board

• Plywood (12-18mm thick) - Best for large projects
• MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) - Smooth surface
• Corkboard - Easy to work with, lightweight
• Foam board - Cheap option for practice

Nails/Pins

• 1-2cm finishing nails (brass or steel)
• Panel pins for delicate work
• T-pins for foam/cork boards

String/Thread

• Sewing thread (50-100 weight) - Fine detail
• Embroidery floss - Vibrant colors
• Nylon string - Durable, strong
• Metallic thread - Special effects

Tools & Budget

Basic Tools

• Hammer (lightweight)
• Ruler or measuring tape
• Protractor or compass
• Pencil and eraser
• Printer (for templates/TXT files)
• Scissors

Estimated Budget

Beginner kit (100 pins)$15-25
Intermediate (200 pins)$25-40
Advanced (300+ pins)$40-60

* Prices are estimates in USD. Actual costs may vary by location and supplier.

Software & Tools

Image Editing Software

GIMP (Free)

Open-source alternative to Photoshop. Perfect for contrast adjustments.

gimp.org

Photoshop (Paid)

Industry standard for professional image editing and preprocessing.

adobe.com

Photopea (Free Online)

Browser-based Photoshop alternative. No installation needed.

photopea.com

Vector & Design Tools

Inkscape (Free)

Open-source vector editor. Great for editing exported SVG files.

inkscape.org

Illustrator (Paid)

Professional vector graphics software for SVG editing and refinement.

adobe.com

Figma (Freemium)

Browser-based design tool. Good for mockups and SVG editing.

figma.com

Tools & Resources

Downloadable Templates

Recommended Materials

Board

Nails/Pins

String/Thread

Basic Tools

Estimated Budget

Software & Tools

GIMP (Free)

Photoshop (Paid)

Photopea (Free Online)

Inkscape (Free)

Illustrator (Paid)

Figma (Freemium)

Community & Inspiration

r/stringart

Pinterest

#stringart

Our Tutorials

Blog Articles

GitHub Repository

Ready to Create Your First String Art?

Tools & Resources

Downloadable Templates

Recommended Materials

Board

Nails/Pins

String/Thread

Basic Tools

Estimated Budget

Software & Tools

GIMP (Free)

Photoshop (Paid)

Photopea (Free Online)

Inkscape (Free)

Illustrator (Paid)

Figma (Freemium)

Community & Inspiration

r/stringart

Pinterest

#stringart

Our Tutorials

Blog Articles

GitHub Repository

Ready to Create Your First String Art?