The Legend of Zelda 8-bit Pixel Art | How to Make 8-bit Link

A step by step DIY tutorial on how to make 8-bit pixel Link from the original The Legend of Zelda on the classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Display this wall art in your game room and enjoy the 8-bit nostalgia.

Hello everyone, today I’m sharing how to make 8-bit pixel Link from the original The Legend of Zelda game. I created this project for February’s Art of Geek Challenge. The theme for the month is The Legend Of Zelda.

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Tools and Supplies

I used the following tools and supplies to create pixel Link.

Tools

• Jigsaw
• Orbital Sander
• Router with 60 degree v-groove bit
• Clamp edge guide
• Kreg Mobile Project Center
• Ruler

Supplies

• 2′ x 2′ plywood – 1/2″ thick
• Acrylic craft paints (green, brown and khaki)
• Primer spray paint
• Clear coat
• Sand paper

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How to make 8-bit pixel Link in 5 easy steps

1. 1. Draw 1.5″ grid lines
   2. Route along the grid lines
   3. Cut out Link’s silhouette
   4. Prep Pixel Link for painting
   5. Paint Pixel Link

Step 1: Draw 1.5″ grid lines

Use a ruler to mark grid lines space 1.5″ apart.

Step 2: Route along the grid lines

Install a v-groove router bit and route along the grid lines. Use a clamp edge guide to ensure straight lines.

Step 3: Cut out Link’s silhouette

Cut out the Link’s shape with a jigsaw.

Step 4: Prep Pixel Link for painting

Sand between the grooves and sand the surface of Link.  I use scrap piece of wood to support the sandpaper as I sanded between the grooves.

Step 5: Paint Pixel Link

Paint each pixel on Link. Painting between the grooves is a little tricky. Use painters tape to maintain clean lines. I was impatient and used paint brushes for painting miniatures to paint in the crevices.

If necessary, apply multiple layers of paint. Once the paint is dried, protect the finish with a clear coat.

DIY 8-Bit Pixel Link

I am really happy with how pixel Link turned out. The process of creating him was less tedious than my pixel Mario build.  Painting the pixels required more work, but the extra work involved there pales in comparison to the work I avoided by using a piece of plywood.

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