Halloween Fence from Pallets

Here's another quick Instructable that will hopefully inspire you to get out and make some Halloween props/decorations for you own home haunt. This Instructable will show you how to make a pretty neat Halloween fence on a budget. Also, it is pretty darn simple to make.

I actually made this fence one week after Halloween in 2010. It just so happened that I ended up with some free time on my hands that I didn't have before the holiday. But hey, it's never too early to start a Halloween project anyway. So, I've taken some pics of the fence and I will try to explain the process as best I can. But really, it obviously can be made to your own specifications, I'm mainly sharing the idea and the materials used.

What you will need:

MATERIALS:

-6 foot fence pickets (they are usually 5 1/2 inches wide and are around $1.50 each. One board will make two six foot sections of fence.)
-A bunch of pallets (The amount of pallets needed depends on the size of the area you want to cover and how you space the pickets made from the pallets)
-Screws (you want them to be long enough to go through the pallet board and into the support board)
-Brown and gray paint (check your local hardware/home improvement store for "oops" paint. You can often get a gallon for $5 or so)
-Lastly, you will need 2 foot and/or 3 foot rebar and some black zip ties. This is what will hold your fence up.

TOOLS:
-Tape measure
-table saw or circular saw
-Tools to take apart the pallets (hammer, small crowbar, saw, etc.)
-Screwdriver (preferably a power screwdriver)
-File/dremel/hacksaw or whatever you want to use, if necessary, to get rid of the tips of the screws if they happen to stick out of the other side of the fence)
-Paint sprayer (optional, but VERY helpful)

Other Halloween projects I've submitted:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Boarded-Windows-for-Halloween/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Door-HangWall-Vase/

Step 1: Measurements

Measure your yard or space where you want the fence. Again, when you buy your fence picket, one will cover a twelve foot section. The amount of pallets you need will vary based on the length of the fence and how you space the pallet boards. I spaced my boards at least six inches apart and also left space where a board might have fallen off because I wanted smaller children to easily see through and get a look at my tombstones and other props that will go up.

Comments

[tamurlane6]

Really great project! I'm going to try and knock one of these out today for the most part. thanks for the idea!

[l8nite]

Great idea ! You're so right about it never being to early to start building props

[Penolopy Bulnick]

Very cool! What a neat way to spookify your yard.