8-Bit Spiny | Super Mario Bros Pixel Wall Art Tutorial

How to make 8-bit Spiny 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 Spiny 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 Spiny:

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 ( spice tan, fire red and white)
• 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 Spiny. For more woodworking videos, CLICK HERE to subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Continue reading for the written tutorial.

HOW TO MAKE 8-BIT PIXEL
SPINY IN 5 EASY STEPS

1. Draw 1.5″ grid lines
2. Route along the grid lines
3. Cut out Spiny’s silhouette
4. Prep Pixel Spiny for painting
5. Paint 8-bit Spiny

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 SPINY’S SILHOUETTE

Trace out the silhouette of Spiny and then cut out the Spiny’s shape with a jigsaw (or use a bandsaw).

STEP 4: PREP PIXEL SPINY FOR PAINTING

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

STEP 5: PAINT PIXEL SPINY

Paint each pixel on Spiny. 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 Spiny at the same time is the characters use the exact same colors.

DIY 8-BIT PIXEL SPINY

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

8-bit Spiny looks great with Lakitu, Koopa Troopa and Goomba on the garage door!

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