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Spooky-Cute Skeleton Paddle Board Sign for Halloween đź‘»
DIY Halloween Skeleton Paddle Board Sign
Hi friends! Amanda Dillon of Mettle Modern Design is back with a spooky-fun DIY just in time for Halloween. In this tutorial, Amanda shows how to transform a simple paddle board into a Halloween Skeleton Sign using the Come Fright In Stencil and a few easy techniques. This project is quick, budget-friendly, and perfect for decorating your home for the season!
Table of Contents
Materials Needed
- Paddle board (from Michael’s or Hobby Lobby)
- Minwax water-based black stain + stain sponge
- White and black acrylic paint
- Come Fright In Door Hanger Stencil
- Stencil Brush Set
- Painter’s tape
- Sandpaper
- Heat gun or blow dryer (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Stain the Board
Apply a coat of black water-based stain to your paddle board using a stain sponge. Use a blow dryer or heat gun to speed up drying.
2. Sand Smooth
Once the stain has dried, lightly sand the surface until smooth.
3. Stencil the Skeleton
Position the skeleton portion of the Come Fright In stencil on the board. Tape it down and fill it in with white acrylic paint using a stencil brush in light swirling motions. Build up the color in layers.
4. Sand Again
After the paint is dry, give it another light sanding for a clean finish.
5. Add the Eyes and Mouth
Line up the stencil’s face details. Using black paint and a stencil brush, fill in the eyes, nose, and mouth with light swirling strokes.
6. Create the Aged Effect (Optional)
For a rustic look, lightly brush white paint along the edges and corners of the board to soften imperfections and add charm.
7. Final Reveal
And that’s it — a bold Halloween Skeleton Paddle Board Sign! You can display it as crisp black and white or with a rustic aged finish.
Helpful Tips
- Less paint is better! Always offload paint from your brush to prevent bleeding under the stencil.
- If your wood has imperfections, embrace them. A light hazing of white paint can camouflage flaws beautifully.
- Work in light layers — building up color slowly creates cleaner stencil lines.
Watch the Tutorial
Follow along with Amanda in her full Essential Stencil live replay:
Ready to make your own Halloween paddle board sign? Grab your Come Fright In Stencil and Stencil Brush Set today!
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