The Story
Using wood from recycled pallets just makes sense...not only do you save money making these attractive displays but you also help the environment by saving trees and keeping used pallets out of landfills.
Full-size patterns and instructions are included to make all three Snowmen. Paint them using color washes as shown to allow the texture of the recycled boards to show through or paint them solid colors. Finish them off by decorating with colorful winter scarves. (up to 51" tall)
NOTE: Pine boards or low-cost fence boards can also be used to make this fun project in lieu of salvaged pallet boards.
More Info
Places To Find Pallets - Smaller local companies that receive larger inventory items such as appliance store, garden stores, nurseries and local lumber yards, craigslist.org, or drive through nearest industrial area. Dimensions:
Snowman #1 - approx. 46" x 12"
Snowman #2 - approx. 35" x 15-1/2"
Snowman #3 - approx. 51" x 12"
Wood:
Approximately Three or Four standard wood pallets
Parts:
Stakes - Six 3/8" dia. x 18" long fiberglass rods (#YS18)
Clamps - 3/8" (2 packs of #YSC2)
Paints:
2043 Tangerine
2049 Spice Brown
2067 Leaf Green
2074 Ocean Blue
2083 Fire Red
2459 Crocus Yellow
2505 White
2506 Black
Sealer (optional):
High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection.
Description
Using wood from recycled pallets just makes sense...not only do you save money making these attractive displays but you also help the environment by saving trees and keeping used pallets out of landfills.
Full-size patterns and instructions are included to make all three Snowmen. Paint them using color washes as shown to allow the texture of the recycled boards to show through or paint them solid colors. Finish them off by decorating with colorful winter scarves. (up to 51" tall)
NOTE: Pine boards or low-cost fence boards can also be used to make this fun project in lieu of salvaged pallet boards.
More Info
Places To Find Pallets - Smaller local companies that receive larger inventory items such as appliance store, garden stores, nurseries and local lumber yards, craigslist.org, or drive through nearest industrial area. Dimensions:
Snowman #1 - approx. 46" x 12"
Snowman #2 - approx. 35" x 15-1/2"
Snowman #3 - approx. 51" x 12"
Wood:
Approximately Three or Four standard wood pallets
Parts:
Stakes - Six 3/8" dia. x 18" long fiberglass rods (#YS18)
Clamps - 3/8" (2 packs of #YSC2)
Paints:
2043 Tangerine
2049 Spice Brown
2067 Leaf Green
2074 Ocean Blue
2083 Fire Red
2459 Crocus Yellow
2505 White
2506 Black
Sealer (optional):
High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection.
