Materials
- 3 Large cardboard sheets (each about 24x36 inches)
- Box cutter or utility knife
- Ruler or straight edge
- Hot glue gun and 8-10 glue sticks
- Black acrylic paint (1 large bottle or 1 spray paint can)
- White acrylic paint (1 small bottle for lettering and cross)
- Foam brush or paint roller
- Plastic chain (6-8 ft long, black or silver)
- Duct tape (1 roll, black for reinforcement)
- Pencil
Instructions
- Sketch a classic coffin outline on your cardboard, about 4.5 ft tall and 2 ft wide at its widest point. Then cut out the front and back panels.
- Cut long rectangular strips (4-5 inches wide) for the coffin’s edges. These will form the depth of your coffin.
- Use hot glue and duct tape to attach the side panels around the edges of one coffin shape, then seal it with the second piece of cardboard as the lid.
- Add extra strips of duct tape along seams inside and out for better support.
- Apply two coats of black paint for a solid finish. Let it dry completely.
- Paint RIP in bold white letters on the upper section and a small cross near the bottom for a graveyard touch.
- Wrap the coffin with plastic chains in an X pattern and secure with tape or glue.
Notes
Place a flickering LED candle or a motion-activated sound box inside for an eerie surprise when guests walk by, it’s sure to send shivers down their spine!