LET'S BUILD A SNOWMAN

HOW TO BUILD A SNOWMAN

I thought I would share a tutorial on how to build a simple snowman out of wood and other simple materials.

Materials needed; 1- 4x4 post, not pressure treated.  I got mine at Home Depot for around $8-$10 ( I can't remember for sure as I bought this one about 6 months ago for another project). It comes in 8 ft. lengths and you have to cut it down to size.

I cut the main body in a 9.5" length

The hat consists of a 1"x6" pine board cut 5.25".

The top of the hat is another piece of the 4x4 cut to 2 inches.

  

This is how it is stacked.  But first paint the main body of the snowman with white paint.  I used Apple Barrel, white 20403E.  The bill and the top are painted black using Apple Barrel black 20404E.

Here are the extra supplies needed:

A piece of fabric (cotton works well) cut 3"x 25" folded in half lengthwise for the scarf.  I tore the fabric rather than cutting for a rustic and frayed look.

   

Fabric, sprig of greenery, a bunch of mini pine cones and a calligraphy pen to draw the face.  You could use a Sharpie to draw the face on the snowman too

I hot glued the hat decorations on the bill.

The nose is something I cut using my scroll saw.  You could also paint a cute nose right on the face using orange paint.  I usually draw the face with a pencil first so I get it just right.

A quick spray of  Glitter Blast is the finishing touch.

Oh ya, some mismatched buttons are glued down the front also.

THIS PARTICULAR SNOWMAN IS PART OF THE INVENTORY I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON FOR MY ANNUAL BAZAAR.