The faces drawn on these particular boards are a mixed bag, but it is clear to see that their creator had more of a friendly ghost theme in mind than a desire to evoke terror. Old fence posts, pieces of a wooden pallet, or even just wooden boards are excellent places to start. The base for these haunt-happy buds is wooden, but the source is open to interpretation. These friendly-looking fence post ghosts are less spooky and more welcoming, perfect for a lighthearted Halloween decoration theme! These ghoulish hands are best when they glow from the inside out, so glow-in-the-dark paint is also an option! 19. It may be tempting to insert motion lights into the hands to truly startle passers-by, but the motion sensor has to be put outside of the display in case the material is too thick to pick up movement. Once the bottom part (usually some kind of faux bloody stump) is removed, string lights or corded bulbs can be inserted into the hands to give them that glow from beyond the grave! Many plastics or vinyl Halloween body parts are hollow, and these appear to fit the description. Glowing Corpse Hands Reaching for Freedom When constructing this set or anything like it, plenty of adhesive or nails and a good paint sealing spray are essential investments.

A long-snuffed and cobweb-covered lamp enhances the eeriness of this piece, especially when the sun goes down and the raven’s eyes catch every speck of passing light. “Witch Rides,” “Tricks,” “Asylum,” “Free Candy Next Door,” “Dead End,” and “Treats” are indicated in different directions. In this decor set, an orange and black striped pole is adorned with a raven that overlooks the directional signs, all of which have a Halloween theme. This piece serves as both a decoration and a greeting, much like a doormat. If you’re especially brave or skilled, you can even try freehand lettering. After that, the dots can be painted and after them, the letters spelling out “Boo” can be stenciled on. The base layer of this design should be applied first. Sleek black stenciled letters sit atop an orange background adorned with white polka dots and surrounded by a bed of fall-colored leaves and uncarved miniature pumpkins. “Boo” greets this sign as the owner’s door is approached. Something to note is that the fingers can catch on things when the wreath is stored, so it is a good idea to wrap it in something impermeable when not in use.

When mounted, this wreath serves as both a piece of Halloween decor and a message board for homeowners, guests, and holiday visitors. The hands are painted silver and the metallic paint pops against the simple wood grain of many doors and against the blackness of the chalkboard. Screw it to your miter gauge and use it with your table saw and a dado stack to cut the half-lap joints for anything with a wooden grid: lattice, wine racks, grilles/mullions for glass doors, and torsion boxes for your workbenches and table tops.This wreath is made from several skeleton hands arranged in a circle around a small writable chalkboard. When you need to cut multiple cross lap joints with uniform spacing, reach for the Rockler Cross Lap Jig. Inspired by the new grinder and accessories from Arbortech, Rob Johnstone tries his hand at creating art, assisted by the power carving tools (you be the judge). It is a fun way to express your woodworking in three dimensions. Help keep your hand tools and other small supplies organized and at the ready with this easy-to-build, two-drawer tool chest. Hence, I will wait to hear from you on the matter. There are many ideas that come to my mind … gravestones, zombie parts, maybe a working model of a guillotine.īut as fertile as my imagination is, I am certain that my fellow woodworkers are much more creative and productive. We will see, since Maggie is in charge of the painting.Īll this has me wondering what sort of Halloween contributions will be coming from your shop. The blasters (non-working models) will be made of wood, but painted in such a way that all the other kids will likely think she got them from Blasters R Us. Later this week, my eldest grandchild, Maggie (8 going on 9), and I will be making her a set of “blasters” to complete her Halloween costume.

Halloween woodworking plans