8-bit Lakitu and Koopa Troopa | Super Mario Bros. Pixel Art Tutorial

How to make 8-bit Lakitu and Koopa Troopa from Super Mario Bros. 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 Lakitu and Koopa Troopa from the NES version of Super Mario Bros. I followed the same technique I used to create 8-bit pixel Link from the original The Legend of Zelda game.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

I used the following tools and supplies to create pixel Lakitu and Koopa Troopa.

TOOLS

• Jigsaw or a bandsaw
• 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 (white, kelly green and spice tan)
• Primer spray paint
• Clear coat
• Sand paper

WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL

Click play and watch the video tutorial below.  The video shows how I made pixel Link, but the general steps remain the same for pixel Lakitu and Koopa Troopa. For more woodworking videos, CLICK HERE to subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Continue reading for the written tutorial.

HOW TO MAKE 8-BIT PIXEL
Lakitu and Koopa Troopa IN 5 EASY STEPS

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

STEP 1: DRAW 1.5″ GRID LINES

Use a ruler to mark grid lines space 0.75″ 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 LAKITU’S AND KOOPA TROOPA’S SILHOUETTE

Cut out the Lakitu’s and Koopa Troopa’s shape with a jigsaw (or use a bandsaw).

STEP 4: PREP PIXEL LAKITU AND KOOPA TROOPA FOR PAINTING

Sand between the grooves and sand the surface of Lakitu and Koopa.  I used scrap piece of wood to support the sandpaper as I sanded between the grooves.

STEP 5: PAINT PIXEL LAKITU AND KOOPA TROOPA

Paint each pixel on Koopa Troopa and Lakitu. 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.

The nice thing about working on Lakitu and Koopa Troopa at the same time is the characters use the exact same colors.

DIY 8-BIT PIXEL KOOPA TROOPA AND LAKITU

I am really happy with how the 8-bit Super Mario characters turned out. Next up: Spiny!

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