8-Bit Super Mario Bros Cheep Cheep Wall Art Tutorial

A step by step DIY tutorial on how to make 8-bit pixel Cheep Cheep 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.

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Tools and Supplies

I used the following tools and supplies to create pixel Cheep Cheep:

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
• 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 Cheep Cheep. For more woodworking videos, CLICK HERE to subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Continue reading for the written tutorial.

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

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

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.

The start of another pixel project. 😊 It’s not my project idea for the @artofgeekchallenge 🤔 but it is a character from the Super Mario universe. 😊 . #vgroove #whitesiderouterbits #makitacompactrouter #makitarouter #router #plywood #scrapwoodproject #kregmobileprojectcenter #mobileprojectcenter #woodworking #woodwork #woodworker

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Step 3: Cut out Cheep Cheep’s silhouette

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

Step 4: Prep Pixel Cheep Cheep for painting

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

I got the main shape cut out. I need to clean up a few spots before painting pixels next. 😊 Can you identify the character? 🤔 #supermariobros . #aogmario #supermario #geekcraft #nerdcraft #geekdiy #woodwork #woodworker #woodworking #mfpbehindthescenes #pixelproject #8bitmario #8bit #cheepcheep #pixelcraft #maker #makersgonnamake

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Step 5: Paint Pixel Cheep Cheep

Paint each pixel on Cheep Cheep. 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.

DIY 8-Bit Pixel Cheep Cheep

I am really happy with how pixel Cheep Cheep turned out and look forward to working on my next pixel project!

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