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Materials

  • 3 medium cardboard boxes (each about 12x12x18 inches)
  • 1 small wall clock (8-10 inches in diameter)
  • 4 pool noodles (2 green, 2 purple, each 48 inches long)
  • 1 foam tombstone (12x18 inches)
  • 2-4 plastic skulls (small)
  • 1 bat or gargoyle decoration (foam or plastic)
  • Hot glue gun and 10-12 glue sticks
  • Box cutter or craft knife
  • Black spray paint (2 cans, matte finish)
  • Silver and gray acrylic paint (1 bottle each for dry-brushing details)
  • Packing tape (1 roll)

Instructions

  • Stack and tape the three cardboard boxes on top of each other. Make sure they are firmly aligned and stable.
  • Cut pool noodles to match the box height. Then glue or tape two on each side to mimic gothic pillars.
  • Attach the foam tombstone to the bottom front box using hot glue. This will serve as the base of your haunted clock.
  • Cut a circular hole in the top box just large enough to fit your wall clock. Next, insert it snugly so the face sits flush with the cardboard.
  • Glue the skulls where the columns meet, and secure the bat or gargoyle on top for that creepy, castle-like finish.
  • Apply two coats of matte black spray paint evenly across the entire structure. Let dry fully.
  • Once dry, use a dry brush technique with gray and silver paint to highlight edges, cracks, and decorative features for a stone-like appearance.
  • Insert batteries into the clock and position your haunted masterpiece in a hallway or porch corner for maximum eerie effect.