Super Mario Bros 8-bit Goomba Pixel Art | DIY Tutorial

A step by step DIY tutorial on how to make 8-bit pixel Goomba 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 Goomba from the NES version of Super Mario Bros. I created this project on a whim when I noticed I had a scrap piece of 1/2″ plywood sitting on my garage floor. 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 Goomba.

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 (black, raw sienna, flesh color)
• 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 Goomba. For more woodworking videos, CLICK HERE to subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Continue reading for the written tutorial.

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

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

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.

Pixel Goomba progress. 🙌 It wasn’t until I halfway done with cleaning up that I realized I skipped a row. 🤦🏾‍♀️ . #8bitproject #router #makitatools #makitarouter #kregmobileprojectcenter #mobileprojectcenter

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Step 3: Cut out Goomba’s silhouette

Cut out the Goomba’s shape with a jigsaw (or use a bandsaw).

Step 4: Prep Pixel Goomba for painting

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

Step 5: Paint Pixel Goomba

Paint each pixel on Goomba. 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.

Getting close to finishing up pixel Goomba. 🙌 I think my next pixel project will be an end grain cutting board. 🤔 But first, I need to resume work on a few projects that I’ve previously started like the wooden game board. 😅 . #pixelgoomba #8bitart #goomba #supermariobros #nintendo #8bitart #retro #geekcraft #woodwork

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DIY 8-Bit Pixel Goomba

I am really happy with how pixel Goomba turned out.

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