- 1). Think theme: Boat oars look best in a naval-themed room.
- 2). Go for the finish: Add to the boat oar's beauty by re-finishing it or painting it. Sand the boat oar down so it's smooth, then paint or stain the oar. Apply a sealant to prevent chipping and to add shine.
- 3). Personalize it: To add personal flair to boat oars, some artists paint their boat oars as if each was a canvas. Naval or water scenes fit boat oars perfectly, but any painting adds interest to the oar.
- 4). Hang it up: Hang your boat oar on the wall horizontally. Use hooks or large pegs to balance the oar on.
- 5). Be creative: Hang four boat oars around a mirror to give the appearance of a large frame. Cross two boat oars and hang a picture or mirror in front of them to make them pop out. Use the boat oar as a curtain rod to hang window treatments on, or make it into lamp.
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