mtairymd Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 This pallet wood pumpkin project was so easy to do from start to finish. It started with the last pallet wood I had disassembled last year. Then I scavenged from the kids craft paint stash. Some dry brushing the paint on and swiping it off and it was done in time for the little trick or treatsters. I used 11/16" thick pallet wood for the top layer. The size is arbitrary but I settled on 30" wide by 24" tall. Using a table saw, cut the boards to length. You don't need to be super accurate since you can clean up the edges at the end. I used a few guidance lines to center the pumpkin shape on the board. Then, use your best artistic ability to draw a pumpkin. I went over the pencil marks with a sharpie so it would be easier to see on the saw. Use a jig or band saw to cut the boards to make the shape. If you cut everything correctly, you should have a nice pumpkin outline. I used thinner boards for the back (~ 1/2" thick). Cut enough to completely cover the back side of the pumpkin. Make sure that the boards have a lot of rough texture and prominent grain showing along the board. Try not to use boards that have already split along the edges. The goal here is to get a rustic/weathered look but also have something that sticks out. Select about four or five basic colors for the pallet boards. Be sure to include some blue/green/grey/white colors to contrast with the warm tones. I chose the colors orange, red, yellow, green and blue. Three of the boards are painted an orange shade as the primary color. One board is used for each of the other colors. Dry brush (and I mean dry) craft paint onto a board. Wipe off excess paint while it is still wet. To tone the color down further, wipe with a damp rag. You can layer a few brush stokes of a similar color on top. Be sure to blend everything together with a rag or paper towel. Get creative and enjoy the process. Once the paint is completely dry, glue and screw the backing boards to the pumpkin outline. Apply pressure and allow glue to dry. Thanks for viewing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 That’s cool. I sure can’t let my wife see this or I’ll be making one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtairymd Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Thanks. Yep, my wife saw something similar and said "make something like this". I cut the boards and let her do the painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 23 hours ago, K Cooper said: That’s cool. I sure can’t let my wife see this or I’ll be making one! Coop, does Rick have your wife phone number? I need it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 50 minutes ago, Spanky said: Coop, does Rick have your wife phone number? I need it! You’re bad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Like a DA, I showed it to her and she got those gu gu eyes, like can you? She loves pumpkins and Halloween stuff. She’s making a pumpinn now out of Mason jar lid rings painted orangish. Thanks @mtairymd, no thanks to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 56 minutes ago, K Cooper said: You’re bad! I have been told that before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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