There it is my home made patch board on cork board. I started small because the fact is I don't have that many patches. That and I don't think I could get it mounted on the wall without pissing off the fiancee if it was 4' x 4'. A huge perk to this board is if you have no velcro patches as I do you could pin them to it, or if you want to add event pics by your patch just pin them on. I'll start with my material list and walk you through the steps in building an inexpensive awesome little patch board!
1. Veltex Fabric - Click here for the site I used
I have read about other people using this with some complaints, my experience with Veltex was great. Patches stick to it way better than I would have thought and its easy to work with. I ordered 2 yards to my door for $36 and change.I only used maybe 1/4 of a yard.
2. I purchased a framed cork board from Hobby Lobby which was on sale, it was around $4. Click here for the link to cork boards
3. I purchased some spray adhesive from Hobby Lobby, I would buy better adhesive next time. It worked but I'm not sure how it will hold up in the long run. Click here for an assortment of spray adhesives.
4. Flat thumbtacks or a stapler
5. Scissors
1. Veltex Fabric - Click here for the site I used
I have read about other people using this with some complaints, my experience with Veltex was great. Patches stick to it way better than I would have thought and its easy to work with. I ordered 2 yards to my door for $36 and change.I only used maybe 1/4 of a yard.
2. I purchased a framed cork board from Hobby Lobby which was on sale, it was around $4. Click here for the link to cork boards
3. I purchased some spray adhesive from Hobby Lobby, I would buy better adhesive next time. It worked but I'm not sure how it will hold up in the long run. Click here for an assortment of spray adhesives.
4. Flat thumbtacks or a stapler
5. Scissors
Step 1: This is the board and adhesive I got laying on top of the Veltex material.
Step 2: I used scissors and cut around the board leaving a 2" to 3" on all sides to wrap the edges with.
Step 3: Spray adhesive all over the face of your cork board and the edges. Then layout your material hook side down and place the cork board on it.
Step 4. Wrap all your edges and trim to fit. You will need to take extra out of the corners to keep it from bunching. Then secure it with thumbtacks as seen here or with a stapler.
Step 5: My cork board came with hangers already so I measured and attached them to the sides.
Step 6: Cover with patches and enjoy your new patch board!
The initial total cost for this was around $30 or so. I needed some Veltex for another project I will feature on here later so it was convenient to order extra and give this a shot. The best part is you should easily be able to get 4 patch boards out of a yard of Veltex! So for $15 more, total of $45 you could make 4 complete patch boards and share with your friends! Give it a try and if you figure out a modified version that works better let me know so I can update it. Thanks for following!
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