Wooden Turkey Makeover

Are you tired of the same old Thanksgiving decorations year after year? Looking for a fun, colorful and creative way to spruce up your holiday table? Look no further! The Wooden Turkey Makeover DIY is the perfect project for you. I found this plain wooden turkey in a thrift store and turned it into a stunning Thanksgiving table accent. This hands-on project will not only bring a unique touch to your holiday décor, but also add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving celebration. Get ready to unleash your creativity and impress your guests with this fun and easy DIY.

In this article, we will guide you through the process and provide tips and tricks to make your Wooden Turkey Makeover a success. Don’t settle for boring decorations this year – let’s give that turkey a makeover!

Supplies

Wooden Turkey

Folk Art Real Brown Paint for turkey body

Multiple Colors of Acrylic Paint

2-3 Variety of Sizes of Paint Brushes

Step By Step Painted Turkey

I found this one-of-a-kind turkey at Goodwill – At time to time I like to stop in when I donated all of my own clothing and household items just to see what they may have available and I always seem to run into something that has the possibility to be something great! This time it was this turkey! I only saw him with bright beautiful colors!

I always start by wiping down the item I am going to paint to clean it and get rid of any debris before I paint it. Just make sure the surface is clean so the paint will adhere to the surface.

I used my Folk Art Real Brown paint for his body. I used one coat.

I painted the edges of that first layer of wood in the same brown paint.

Then with a pencil I drew out where I wanted the feathers to go. This was just used as a guide.

Then I took a paint tray and put a bit of about 15 different colors.

I started paint 1/2 inch feather stripes on him alternating as I got around both layers of the turkey feathers.

This is an optional step to just give your turkey body depth. I put a little tan paint in the middle of his body and blended it in with a larger thicker brush until it all bended nice together.

I added a beak, eye and goblet as shown above and this is what he turned out like

The last and final step is to add a light brush of gold paint on the edge of his body. This will show up beautifully over his brown. It just gives such a nice finishing touch when the light shines on him he has such beautiful character.

And he is complete, and you can find him a home in your home.

The colors are beautiful and vibrant just how I had envisioned him!

Another optional step is to spray him with a clear can a spray paint and give it one good coat and let it dry outdoors until the smell goes away. You can also use Modge Podge and it won’t be quite as smelly.

If you want to see the quick video I put together you can view it here:

In today’s DIY culture, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the options and ideas out there. But sometimes, the simplest projects can bring the most satisfaction. That’s why taking on a wooden turkey makeover can be the perfect project for anyone looking to add a touch of creativity and personality to their home decor. By following these tips and tricks, you can transform a plain wooden turkey into a unique and charming centerpiece that will impress your guests and add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving celebration. Happy crafting!

To see a couple more of my turkey DIY projects check them out here:

How to make a turkey for Thanksgiving with Dollar tree items – SAM Designs