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<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-2"><strong>What You Will Need</strong></h2>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-4"><strong>Supplies</strong></h3>

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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Scrap wood</p>
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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Metallic gray spray paint</p>
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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Oil-rubbed bronzes, blacks, dark gray spray paints</p>
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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Black paint</p>
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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Clear gloss spray paint</p>
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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Poster marker</p>
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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Permanent marker</p>
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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Leather</p>
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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Wood or metal stakes</p>
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<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-32"><strong>Tools</strong></h3>

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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Jigsaw</p>
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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Paint brush</p>
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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Pinking shears</p>
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				<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Staple gun</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-50"><strong>How to Make Halloween Tombstones? Detailed Instructions</strong></h2>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-52"><strong>Step 1: Cut the wood</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Choose the shape and size of your tombstone as well as the epitaph first. You may search the keywords like "tombstone images" and "Halloween tombstone sayings". </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Next, cut out the forms for the tombstones using a jigsaw and some scrap wood.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Cut the wood" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240729/how%20to%20make%20Halloween%20tombstones/how-to-make-Halloween-tombstones%20(4).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Cut the wood</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-60"><strong>Step 2: Paint &amp; texture</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Apply a spotty, uneven layer of metallic gray spray paint to the tombstones if you'd want them to resemble stone or concrete rather than wood.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Additionally, paint a dark border around the gravestone using a mixture of oil-rubbed bronze, black, and dark gray spray paint. The edges should have it applied in an uneven, spotty manner.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To get a more spikier effect, use a paintbrush to add black paint splatters to the tombstone.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Paint and texture your tombstones" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240729/how%20to%20make%20Halloween%20tombstones/how-to-make-Halloween-tombstones%20(3).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Paint and texture your tombstones</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-69"><strong>Step 3: Trace the template &amp; write the tombstone sayings</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">At this step, download any template you choose. Under the printed pattern, insert a sheet of carbon paper and secure it with tape on one side. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Utilize a ballpoint pen or a tool featuring a rounded tip to outline the outer edge of each letter. To avoid ripping the paper, don't use a pencil or any other sharp tool.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Every once in a while, pick up the carbon paper and template to see if the design is being transferred clearly. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Now, using a large poster marker, write something creepy, wise, or funny on each tombstone.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Write the tombstone sayings" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240729/how%20to%20make%20Halloween%20tombstones/how-to-make-Halloween-tombstones%20(5).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Write the tombstone sayings</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-79"><strong>Step 4: Protect the tombstone</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Once the tombstone is completed, use clear gloss spray to protect the artwork.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-82"><strong>Step 5: Cut leather into strips &amp; attach leather straps</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Using pinking shears, cut leftover leather into strips.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Apply a loose-fitting staple gun to the rear of the tombstone to secure the leather straps. When the stakes are inserted into the ground, you should be able to finish by sliding the leather loops over them.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Now, enjoy the fun and build up your tombstones!</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Finish the work" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240729/how%20to%20make%20Halloween%20tombstones/how-to-make-Halloween-tombstones%20(2).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Finish the work</em></p>

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