HomeArts and Crafts IdeasDIY Cornhole Game Board
Hi friends!
With the summer underway, were adding some much needed backyard family fun time with thisDIY cornhole game.
Canvas Etc even has a fabric section dedicated tocornhole game fabric!
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Cut 4 pieces of 22 measuring 10 long.
Cut one end of the pieces on a 22.5 degree angle.
First, use the craig jig to predrill angular holes at the ends of the 21 long 24 pieces.
Add wood glue to the ends of these 21 pieces.
With a drill, screw the corners together through the pre-drilled holes.
Predrill holes for all of the screws to make assembly easier.
Measure and mark a 6 circle centered at 6 below the top edge.
Using a jigsaw, cut out the circle and then sand down the edges to make smooth.
Turn the corn hole game upside down and position the 22 legs in the upper left and right corners.
Use a spacer of some sort to ensure placement is the same on both sides.
Predrill holes through the flat ends of the 22 pieces and through the sides of the 24 base.
Add washers to prevent the wood from wearing down when adjusting the tightness.
Stain all of the wood surfaces and than apply a weather resistant sealer such as a polycrylic varnish.
We used a dark walnut colored stain for our game but a natural color would also look great!
Leave the sealer to dry fully 24 to 48 hours before using the game.
In the meantime, make the bags for playing.
Repeat with the other 8 squares in a different paint color.
We painted a wave pattern on one side and a stripe pattern on the reverse side.
Let the paint dry before sewing the pieces together.
Once dry, line up two same colored squares with right sides together.
Turn the bags right side out and fill with rice.
Once done, place them along with the boards in the backyard and let the games begin!
Find out how we embellished our cornhole game with fun fishies in an upcoming post.
And for other DIY outdoor game ideas, check out thistic-tac-toe project.
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