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How to make picket signs

Painted picket signs are displayed at a Bunnings Kids DIY workshop

Overview

Looking for a fun and creative D.I.Y. craft? Making garden picket signs is an easy and enjoyable activity that sparks creativity and adds a personal touch to your garden. These picket signs are perfect for marking out a fairy garden, decorating for Easter or Christmas, or even giving as a gift.

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.

Steps

1Assemble the picket

Position the wide timber piece on the stake. Hold them securely together and ensure they’re aligned. This will form the base of your picket.
Three children are creating picket signs with tools and paints

2Secure the picket

Once everything is aligned, grab your claw hammer and secure the pieces by firmly driving in the nails. Make sure each nail is flush with the timber for a clean finish and solid hold.
A smiling girl is connecting a hula hoop tube at a Bunnings DIY workshop.

3Add your decorations

Here comes the most fun part – decorating your garden picket sign! Use paints, markers, and stencils to bring your sign to life. Add bright colours, fun designs, or even write a name or message on your picket. Let your imagination run wild.
A child is painting on a black picket sign

4 Let it dry

Once you’re happy with your design, set your picket sign aside to dry completely. Make sure the paint is fully dry before displaying it.
A child is painting colorful designs on a teal picket sign

5Display your garden picket

When your garden picket is dry, it’s time to put it to use! Pop it into the garden to mark out a special area, use it as seasonal decoration, or gift it to a loved one. It’s the perfect finishing touch to brighten up any garden space.
Three children are displaying their painted picket signs

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Health & Safety

Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.

Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.