# DIY Dinosaur Bed
Things You'll Need
- 1/2-inch plywood
- Jigsaw
- Medium-grit sandpaper
- Paintbrush
- Flat, wall paint
- Acrylic spray sealant
- Hammer
- Nails
Instructions
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Outline the shape of a dinosaur on a piece of 1/2-inch plywood. Use an image from a dinosaur book or online resource as a guide. Make the dinosaur’s body the length of the mattress.
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Cut the dinosaur shape out of the plywood using a jigsaw.
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Smooth the edges of the cutout using medium-grit sandpaper. Brush away any sawdust with a dry paintbrush.
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Paint the dinosaur, as desired, using flat, wall paint. Choose colors that match the bedding for the room. Let the paint dry overnight. Apply a second coat, if necessary, for full coverage.
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Paint details on the dinosaur after the base coat dries, including eyes, nose and a mouth. Use a dinosaur image for detail reference. Let the paint dry overnight.
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Seal the surface of the dinosaur with an acrylic spay sealant. Spray the surface of the wood cutout according to the bottle's directions. Let it dry overnight.
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Attach the dinosaur to the wall where you want the bed to be, using a hammer and nails. Place the nails 1 inch in from the outer edge of the dinosaur, every 12 inches, for best results.
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Place a bedframe against the dinosaur, running the length of the dinosaur’s body, and set up the bed.
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