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How to Make the Perfect Yard Dice

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Make perfect yard dice for your outdoor game collectionLearn how to make the perfect lawn dice for your outdoor game collection. #gamenight #scrapwood #diygames #outdoorideas

I am having so much fun coming up with all the projects you can make with a 4″ X 4″ post! These yard dice are super simple to make and perfect to add to your yard game stash or give as gifts. I’m going to give you two options on how to “dot” your yard dice, so here we go!how to make the perfect yard dice tutorial with great tool tips so your yard dice come out perfect every time! These giant dice made from 4 X 4 wood post material are a great gift idea or perfect for your outdoor oasis! #scrapwood #woodproject #yardgames #lawndice

 

DIY Yard Dice Tutorial

  1. Get a straight 4″ x 4″ wood post. You can find these at your local hardware or lumber stores.
  2. Make a stop point on your chop saw. A stop point is when you fix a stopping point for your wood piece so each cut is exactly the same. This is THE BEST way to get your dice to be perfectly the same size!Learn how to make a DIY tic tac toe game from 4 X 4 posts that is so gorgeous you will want to display it, inside or out. This pretty tic tac toe board makes a perfect DIY gift, budget friendly! #tictactoe #woodproject #scrapwood
  3. To make a stop point you will use a vice grip to hold a piece of scrap wood a set distance from your saw blade. Please make sure your saw is turned off for safety and measure from the blade to your stop point.Learn how to make a DIY tic tac toe game from 4 X 4 posts that is so gorgeous you will want to display it, inside or out. This pretty tic tac toe board makes a perfect DIY gift, budget friendly! #tictactoe #woodproject #scrapwood
  4. Once you have the desired distance, secure the scrap wood. Now for each cut you will slide the 4″ X 4″ firmly up to the stop point and make your cut. Learn how to make a DIY tic tac toe game from 4 X 4 posts that is so gorgeous you will want to display it, inside or out. This pretty tic tac toe board makes a perfect DIY gift, budget friendly! #tictactoe #woodproject #scrapwood
  5. Stain or paint your wood. Personally I think stain makes more sense for an outside set of dice. 
  6. Dot application, Option 1 – I’m a huge fan of wood burning and you can use the large circle stamp on a heat tool to make your yard dice dots. I will be honest this takes a bit of time to burn each dot, but the results are great and you don’t have to worry about paint scraping off or fading. Burnt wood will last! Pro Tip: Some portions of the cut wood didn’t want to burn as easily as others. I found it I get the wood damp it would help the burning process go a little better in those hard to burn spots. This might help you if you run into any resistance from the wood. Learn how to make the perfect yard dice for outdoor games and entertaining. This power tool trick will help you cut your dice exactly the same every time! #woodproject #yarddice #outdoorgames #tooltips
  7. Dot Application, Option 2 – Paint your dots. This is super quick and easy, plus you can always use fun color paint to change up the dice if you want. a 3/4″ spouncer sponge brush works perfect on 4″ x 4″ post dice. Learn how to make the perfect yard dice for outdoor games and entertaining. This power tool trick will help you cut your dice exactly the same every time! #woodproject #yarddice #outdoorgames #tooltips
  8. Put some paint on a paper plate and dab your spouncer in the paint, offload a little and gently press wherever a dot is desired. You will want to reload your brush for each dot. You can slightly turn the brush while applying pressure to get a solid filled circle if you are having problems with the dot being splotchy. Learn how to make the perfect yard dice for outdoor games and entertaining. This power tool trick will help you cut your dice exactly the same every time! #woodproject #yarddice #outdoorgames #tooltips

See the two dot painting options here—>Learn how to make the perfect lawn dice for your outdoor game collection. #gamenight #scrapwood #diygames #outdoorideas

I can’t wait to give these yard dice as Christmas gifts to some of my family! I think my kids are really going to have fun with them as well. They are so sturdy and fun. I hope this tutorial helps you make perfect yard dice but also gives you confidence to make some other easy wood crafting projects!Learn how to make the perfect lawn dice for your outdoor game collection. #gamenight #scrapwood #diygames #outdoorideas

Yield: Set of Yard Dice

How to Make the Perfect Yard Dice

Learn how to make the perfect yard dice from a 4 X 4 wood post. With special instructions on how to get your yard dice the same size every cut! This is a fun little project to make and give as gifts or just add to your outdoor game collection.

Materials

  • 4" X 4" wood post
  • Black paint
  • spouncer brush
  • wood burning kit
  • stain

Tools

  • Chop Saw
  • Orbital Sander

Instructions

    1. Get a straight 4" x 4" wood post. You can find these at your local hardware or lumber stores.
    2. Make a stop point on your chop saw. A stop point is when you fix a stopping point for your wood piece so each cut is exactly the same. This is THE BEST way to get your dice to be perfectly the same size!
    3. To make a stop point you will use a vice grip to hold a piece of scrap wood a set distance from your saw blade. Please make sure your saw is turned off for safety and measure from the blade to your stop point.
    4. Once you have the desired distance, secure the scrap wood. Now for each cut you will slide the 4" X 4" firmly up to the stop point and make your cut. 
    5. Use an orbital sander to smooth out your yard dice pieces.
    6. Stain or paint your wood. Personally I think stain makes more sense for an outside set of dice. 
    7. Dot Application, Option 1 - I'm a huge fan of wood burning and you can use the large circle stamp on a heat tool to make your yard dice dots. I will be honest this takes a bit of time to burn each dot, but the results are great and you don't have to worry about paint scraping off or fading. Burnt wood will last! Pro Tip: Some portions of the cut wood didn't want to burn as easily as others. I found it I get the wood damp it would help the burning process go a little better in those hard to burn spots. This might help you if you run into any resistance from the wood. 
    8. Dot Application, Option 2 - Paint your dots. This is super quick and easy, plus you can always use fun color paint to change up the dice if you want. a 3/4" spouncer sponge brush works perfect on 4" x 4" post dice. Put some paint on a paper plate and dab your spouncer in the paint, offload a little and gently press wherever a dot is desired. You will want to reload your brush for each dot. You can slightly turn the brush while applying pressure to get a solid filled circle if you are having problems with the dot being splotchy. 

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