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2025-08-31

Spooky Creations: Crafting Halloween Decor on My Scroll Saw

A collection of wooden Halloween-themed cutouts, including a witch, jack-o-lantern, spider, scary cat, bats, and skulls, all cut using an EX21 scroll saw

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All of these items are handmade from 3/4inch wood in my toy maker's shop using a scroll saw. Each piece is designed to be painted and used as Halloween decor; however, many grandchildren enjoy using them as toys.

I cut the Halloween witch on my EX21 scroll saw. The precision of the saw allows for intricate designs. Alongside the witch, I've crafted themed cutouts, including Jack-o-lanterns, spiders, scary cats, and skulls.

These pieces are made from 3/4-inch wood, perfect for decoration and play. They can be painted in various colors and make eye-catching decorations. I love seeing my grand kids use these spooky shapes as toys and let their imaginations run wild.

As I transform my workshop into a Halloween crafting space, I encourage you to start your own projects. Handmade wooden cutouts add a personal touch to your Halloween celebrations. Happy crafting!

 Left to Right, Top to Bottom 

  1. I am cutting a Halloween witch design using my EX21 scroll saw.
  2. Wooden Jack-o'-lantern cutouts.
  3. Wooden spider cutout.
  4. Wooden cutouts of a scary cat, a Jack-o'-lantern, and a skull.
  5. Wooden cats, bats, witches, spiders, jack-o'-lanterns, and skull cutouts.
  6. Wooden cats, bats, witches, spiders, jack-o'-lanterns, and skull cutouts.

2025-08-30

Creating a Spooky Wooden Spider: A Halloween Scroll Saw Project

A collage of six images showing the step-by-step process of creating a wooden spider using a scroll saw. The first image shows a square wooden block with a spider pattern attached. Subsequent images illustrate the scroll saw cutting through the wood, showcasing the initial outline, partial cuts, and finally the completed wooden spider, ready for sanding and finishing. The overall theme captures the artistry of handmade Halloween decorations.

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The photo is a collage of six images that illustrate the step-by-step process of cutting a wooden spider design using a scroll saw. I start with a square wooden block and attach a spider pattern to it. Using the scroll saw, I carefully follow the lines to cut out the spider, gradually revealing its legs and body. The images depict various stages of the process: the initial outline, partial cuts, and the final product with the fully formed spider, ready for sanding and finishing.

2022-10-23

Restocking Spiders From The Snazzy Spooks Collection

Wood Toy Spider Cutout On My EX21 Scroll Saw
Wood Toy Spider Cutout On My EX21 Scroll Saw


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Snazzy Spooks Collection

I made another batch of spiders today. I cut these on my Excalibur EX21 scroll saw using a Pegas #3R  Modified Geometry blade. Quality checks are done throughout the process, and defective spiders are discarded. One spider out of five was discarded this time.

The wood is pine and was prepared by sanding it before I applied the pattern. I print my patterns on a laser printer using Inkscape. I prefer to use 3m 77 adhesive to adhere patterns directly to the wood. The patterns and adhesive are easy to remove with mineral spirits, and there is no damage to the wood surface, as sometimes when I use blue painter's tape. After applying the patterns, I cut the boards into smaller pieces using a miter saw, with one spider per piece. Cutting the patterns apart is optional. I like to work with smaller pieces and find rectangular cutoffs easier to work with later.

Once the adhesive is removed, the spiders are sanded again using a sanding mop, belt sander, and random orbit sander. 


Wood Toy Spider Cutout On My EX21 Scroll Saw

Wood Toy Spider Cutout On My EX21 Scroll Saw

Wood Toy Spider Cutout On My EX21 Scroll Saw

Wood Toy Spider Cutout On My EX21 Scroll Saw

Wood Toy Spider Cutout On My EX21 Scroll Saw

Wood Toy Spider Cutout On My EX21 Scroll Saw

Wood Toy Spider Cutout On My EX21 Scroll Saw

Wood Toy Spider Cutout On My EX21 Scroll Saw

Wood Toy Spider Cutout On My EX21 Scroll Saw

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2021-09-23

Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy 629121866

Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy
Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy

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A handmade, unfinished 3/4-inch thick Halloween Spider cut by hand on a scroll saw. It has been lightly sanded with 220 grit sandpaper and is ready to be painted. Use as is or paint them. The kids always like the colors. Unlike many thin laser cutouts, these are freestanding and make good pretend toys.

I made the first batch of these for my grandson, Odin. He is crazy about anything Halloween-related. Of course, they are Halloween decorations, but for my grandson, they are toys. He builds haunted houses from blocks and uses them as scary occupants.

Approximate Size:
Height 3.5 inches
Width 3.5 inches
Thickness 0.75 inch

Other sizes and colors may be available via custom orders.

I make items by hand from natural wood and wood products. They can differ from one piece to the next. The one you receive may be slightly different from the item in the listing photos. Wood thickness may vary slightly from the stated size.

Not for children under three years old or kids that are still chewing things. If the toy breaks, small parts may present a choking hazard. Small children should not play with this toy without adult supervision.

Custom orders are always welcome in my shop. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me with your needs.

Handmade in Tallahassee, Florida USA



Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy
Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy

Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy
Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy

Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy

Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy
Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy

Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy
Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy

Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy
Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy

Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy
Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy

Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy
Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy

Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy
Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy


Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy
Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy

Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy - Fresh off the Scroll Saw
Handmade Wood Toy Halloween Spider Cutout Animal Toy - Fresh off the Scroll Saw


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2021-06-24

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF - 555297795

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product
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When I made the first MDF spiders for my grandson, I didn't expect the MDF to hold up very well. After a few years of random play, he hasn't broken one yet. I also make these from wood, and the wood spiders tend to break easier than the MDF spiders. MDF also paints better than wood. 

A handmade, unfinished 3/4-inch thick Halloween Spider cut by hand, lightly sanded with 220 grit sandpaper, and ready to be painted. Unlike many thin laser cutouts, these are freestanding and make good pretend toys. They will sit easily on a table, shelf, windowsill, or door frame.

I made the first batch of these for my grandson, Odin. He is crazy about anything Halloween-related. Of course, they are Halloween decorations, but for my grandson, they are toys. He builds haunted houses from blocks and uses them as scary occupants.

Approximate Size:
Height 3.5 inches
Width 3.5 inches
Thickness 0.75 inch

Other sizes and colors may be available via custom orders.

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Shop Front Page:
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I make items by hand from natural wood and wood products. They can differ from one piece to the next. The one you receive may differ slightly from the item in the listing photos. Wood thickness may vary slightly from the stated size.

Not for children under three years old or kids that are still chewing things. If the toy breaks, small parts may present a choking hazard. Small children should not play with this toy without adult supervision.

Custom orders are always welcome in my shop. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me with your needs.

Handmade in Tallahassee, Florida USA

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From Wood Being Cut On My Scroll Saw
Handmade Halloween Spider Made From Wood Fresh Off The Scroll Saw

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From Wood Fresh Off The Scroll Saw
Handmade Halloween Spider Made From Wood Fresh Off The Scroll Saw

Handmade Halloween Spider Made From MDF A Wood Product

#odinstoyfactory #handmade #woodtoys #madeinusa #madeinamerica #halloween #spider

2021-06-02

Handmade Wood Spider Cutout Halloween Decoration - Wooden Animal Toy - 629121866

Handmade Wood Spider Toy Halloween Cutout

 

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A handmade, unfinished 3/4-inch thick Halloween Ghost cut by hand on a scroll saw. It has been lightly sanded with 220 grit sandpaper and is ready to be painted. Use as is or paint them.  The kids always like the colors. Unlike many thin laser cutouts, these are freestanding and make good pretend toys.

I made the first batch of these for my grandson, Odin. He is crazy about anything Halloween-related. They are Halloween decorations, but for my grandson, they are toys. He builds haunted houses from blocks and uses them as scary occupants.

Approximate Size:
Height 3.5 inches
Width 3.5 inches
Thickness 0.75 inch

Other sizes and colors may be available via custom orders.

Other Items You May Like

Spiders
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=spider

Halloween
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=halloween

Ghosts
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=ghost

Skulls
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=skull

Spiders
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=spider

Skeletons
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=skeleton

Jack-o-Lantern
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=jack-o-lantern

Bats
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=halloween+bat

Halloween
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=halloween

Shop Front Page:
https://odinstoyfactory.etsy.com

I make items by hand from natural wood and wood products. They can differ from one piece to the next. The one you receive may be slightly different from the item in the listing photos. Wood thickness may vary slightly from the stated size.

Not for children under three years old or kids that are still chewing things. If the toy breaks, small parts may present a choking hazard. Small children should not play with this toy without adult supervision.

Custom orders are always welcome in my shop. Please contact me with your needs.

Handmade in Tallahassee, Florida USA

Handmade Wood Spider Toy Halloween Cutout

 
Handmade Wood Spider Toy Halloween Cutout

Handmade Wood Spider Toy Halloween Cutout

Handmade Wood Spider Toy Halloween Cutout

Handmade Wood Spider Toy Halloween Cutout

Handmade Wood Spider Toy Halloween Cutout

Handmade Wood Spider Toy Halloween Cutout

Handmade Wood Spider Toy Halloween Cutout

Handmade Wood Spider Toy Halloween Cutout

Handmade Wood Spider Toy Halloween Cutout

Handmade Wood Spider Toy Halloween Cutout