I have been wanting to try my hand at some DIY pedestals for a long time and I finally decided to give it a go this Halloween season. I had several things that I wanted to display and needed to create different heights for so I was finally pushed to do it! It was so easy, you guys! I will probably be making more in the future and/or revamping these for various holidays and needs.
DIY Pedestals for Displaying Objects
Supplies Needed: 4×4 cut to various lengths (mine are 5, 8 and 11 inches), wood plaques found at your local craft store (the wood ones are from Hobby Lobby, the white are from Michaels), wood glue, paintable caulk, paint (if desired).
STEP ONE: Using the wood glue, glue the wooden plaques to the tops & bottoms of 4x4s. Center the 4x4s on the plaques as best you can. Place a stack of heavy books on top and let dry overnight.
STEP TWO: Run a line of caulk where the 4×4 meets the plaque (top & bottom) and smooth with your finger you have dipped in water. Allow to dry.
STEP THREE: Paint as desired!
Totally easy! I painted mine plain white for now but am guessing I’ll change that up as I need these for different occasions throughout the years. I contemplated white & orange stripes for the Halloween season but then decided to keep them simple.
I love them for displaying things & creating visual interest. I started out using them on my kitchen table (above) and then moved them to my Halloween mantel for this year (see HERE). I’m having a hard time deciding because I love them in both places so much!
I’m so glad I finally gave these DIY pedestals a shot….easy and so useful!
Link parties I participate in: Tatertots & Jello, I Heart Naptime
Love this idea. I am always look for ways to create height on my tables, displays etc!
Thanks Leigh Anne! I’m guessing I’ll be using these A LOT in the future!
So cute! it would be great to paint them white then add washi tape for seasonal decorating. I think it would peel off with minimal to no damage to the pedestals. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great idea! I was trying to think about how to change them up per season without having to paint! Thanks!
These are really nice, and could be decorated to be as casual or as formal as you want. Best part is the 4×4 gives them some heft and stability. Great job, and great idea!
I so love the idea for levels. . . .this would be a lot helpful to my future endeavors. . . thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much going to try these in my Boutique.
thank you so much for this … I have a jewelry business going and these are a perfect idea for display my beautiful little butterfly pendants OMG exactly what I was thinking just needed to see it
YOU ROCK!!!!!
What size is the wood plaques you used. I bought some from hobby lobby and the 4×4 wood is to big g and hangs over some.
Wrapping some 12×12 scrapbook paper around the 4×4 would let you easily change them for the seasons as well! Or using liquid starch with scrap fabrics…
Great idea! Thanks for sharing Megan!
Good idea made taller for aisle pedestals for weddings….with white lanterns of them..
Thanks for the construction materials list and the idea!