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Wooden DIY Halloween decorations

Published on July 18, 2024

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DIY Halloween Decorations: Wooden Characters

Want to make your own Halloween decorations? These fun and colourful DIY wooden characters are just the thing. Follow our easy step-by-step guide. Young and old will love them!

If You’ve Got It, Haunt It

On top of being super easy to make, this project is infinitely customizable! Play with the number of characters and the angle in which you place them to create a truly unique look. Want to make a group of merry ghosts? No problem. To add a witch or a zombie? Go big or gourd home!
Person using a mitre sawPerson using a jigsaw

1
Cut the Planks

  • 1.1Using a mitre saw, cut the five 2x6 planks to random lengths to create characters of different heights.
  • 1.2Cut the 2x8 plank to create the base.
  • 1.3Trace the cut lines using the printable patterns, then cut the extremities of the five 2x6 planks (character heads) using a jigsaw.

2
Sand the Cuts

Sand down all the cuts using a sander and sandpaper.
Person painting DIY Halloween decorations

3
Paint the Pieces

  • 3.1Paint the base black.
  • 3.2Play around with the colours—think orange, green, white, or purple—of the creatures.
Person assembling Halloween decorations

4
Assemble Your Project

  • 4.1Place the creatures (the five 2x6 planks) on the black base (the 2x8 plank).
  • 4.2Secure each creature using screws (from below).
Person decorating DIY Halloween decorations

5
Decorate

Let your imagination run wild and decorate your creatures! Some ideas: stickers for the eyes, gauze or burlap for the mummy, rope for the cat’s moustache, synthetic autumn leaves, coloured ribbons or raffia, etc.
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Pro Tip

Take your project to the next level by adding LED lights to bring your characters to life at night!

Disclaimer

These DIY projects are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in RONA’s DIYs is intended to provide general guidelines to simplify jobs around the house. Because tools, products, materials, techniques, building codes, and local regulations are continually changing, RONA inc. assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained herein and disclaims any liability for the omissions, errors, or outcome of any project. RONA inc. makes no representation on the feasibility of any project and the viewer bears all risks coming with the realization of the projects. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes, and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there is any doubt in regard to any element of a project, please consult a licensed professional. 

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