Published on July 18, 2024
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!
1Cut 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.
2Sand the Cuts
3Paint the Pieces
- 3.1Paint the base black.
- 3.2Play around with the colours—think orange, green, white, or purple—of the creatures.
4Assemble 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).
5Decorate
Pro Tip
Take your project to the next level by adding LED lights to bring your characters to life at night!
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