8-bit End Grain Goomba | Super Mario Bros Pixel Art

Learn how to make an 8-bit end grain Goomba from the classic Nintendo video game: Super Mario Bros. NES. This pixel wall art project is a great way to use up wood scraps destined for the fire pit.

Hello everyone, in this tutorial I’m sharing how to make an 8-bit end grain Goomba! This was a scrap wood project I made using remains from my Tardis end grain cutting board. I held onto the leftovers from that project for over a year. I could not bring myself to toss them out.

Let’s get started with the tutorial!

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Tools and Supplies

The following items are some of the tools and supplies I used to create end grain Goomba

Tools

• Bandsaw
• Orbital Sander
• Drum Sander

Supplies

• Walnut
• Cherry
• Maple
• 1/4″ Plywood
• Wood Glue
• Howard Butcher Block Conditioner

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How to make 8-bit End Grain Goomba

End grain Goomba is my second 8-bit Goomba project. I’ve previously made a large pixel Goomba from 1/2″ plywood. CLICK HERE to read the tutorial on my original Goomba project.

This project I created using leftover pieces 3/4″ x 3/4″ x 2″ wood from my Tardis end grain cutting board project.

Step 1: Cut wood into 1/8″ thick squares

Cut the scrap walnut, maple and cherry into 1/8″ thick squares. I made these cuts on the bandsaw.

However, if I was not working with scrap wood I would have made most of my cut on the table saw.

For 8-bit Goomba you’ll need:

• 52 walnut squares
• 42 maple squares
• 96 cherry squares

Step 2: Glue wooden squares to plywood backer

Use wood glue to secure the wooden squares to a piece of 1/4″ plywood. I used my previous Goomba project as a pixel grid guide.

Step 3: Sand Goomba

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Just cleaned up Goomba’s surface. (I passed him through the drum sander multiple times between the first and last shot. 😜) Next, I’ll cut out his silhouette on the bandsaw. 😁 . #goomba #8bitgoomba #8bitsupermario #supermariobros #pixelart #geekcraft #geekdiy #videogamegeek #walnut #maple #cherry #drumsander #supermaxtools #supermaxdrumsanders #woodwork #woodworker #woodworking #makersgonnamake

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Sand Goomba. I used my drum sander to make quick work of the task.

Step 4: Cut out Goomba’s shape

Use a jigsaw or bandsaw to cut out Goomba’s shape.

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Cutting out most of Goomba’s shape on the bandsaw. ☺️ The few tight areas I’ll cut out on the scroll saw. I noticed a few gaps so I guess next I’ll figure out a way to conceal my alignment errors. 😅 . #bandsaw #grizzlybandsaw #timelapse #lagunaresawking #grizzlyindustrial @grizzlyindustrial #mfpbehindthescenes #grizzlytools #g0555lx #goomba #pixelgoomba #8bitgoomba #rockler #dustright #woodwork #maker #geekcraft #geekdiy #woodworker #woodworking

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Step 5: Apply a finish and enjoy!

I used a beeswax and mineral oil mixture to finish Goomba. I installed a couple magnets on the backside to hang it on my garage door.

8-Bit End Grain Goomba | Super Mario Bros

Despite a few flaws, I’m pretty happy with how Goomba turned out. From a distance it’s hard to notice the mistakes (alignment issues).

Thanks for checking out my project! I hope it inspires you to create some 8-bit decor!