How to Make Gravestones for Halloween Decorations
- 1). Choose a material for the gravestones. Wood is the strongest material and would last the longest. However, a jigsaw is needed to cut the wood and curve the edges. If wood cannot be used for this reason, foam or thick cardboard can be substituted.
- 2). Cut out the gravestone shape. The gravestones are approximately 2 feet wide by 3 feet high, so be sure to have enough material. If using wood, be careful with the jigsaw. Cut out the shape, either with a curved top or a flat top with rounded edges. If using foam or cardboard, double up to make it thick. Glue the panels together, then cut out the shape with scissors or a razor.
- 3). Use sand paper the smooth out the edges. This will work for the foam and wood, but not the cardboard. Then use gray paint on the gravestones, either with a paint brush or spray paint. When the paint is dry, use a sponge to lightly add black paint in very small amounts. You can even use the paint brush to splash some black speckles onto the gravestone for a marbled look.
- 4). Wait for the paint to dry again. Use the black paint to write on the gravestone. Be creative. Write names and "last words." This is can be funny, scary or just plain odd.
- 5). Flip over the gravestone and attach a wooden stake toward the bottom so that it can be placed in the ground easier. You can use wood glue or hot glue to attach it. When that is dry, the gravestone is ready to reach its destiny as a Halloween yard decoration.
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