Paige Hemmis' DIY Pumpkin Fence Pillars 

OK, having made these, here's some thoughts. After trying every recommended means of cutting styrofoam, I got the best results using the carbide tipped blade in my table saw. Set the rip fence, and away I went. Left a smooth edge. That being said, there is also some atmosphere gained from these being less than perfect. Before assembly, I insered a bolt protruding through the top tp give me a purchase for setting pumpkins, etc. I can actually lock down anything that I can reach inside of. I also put a 12" x 1/4" threaded rod through both sides as a place to secure the "chains." It's a lot sturdier arrangement than the nail shown in the video. I also drilled a 1 1/4" hole in the base, so that the whole rig slips down over a steel fence post. Finally, for finish, I used an acrylic paint, then dusted the surface with a lighter stone textured spray paint. The base protects the foam from the volatile compounds in the spray and allows for an even finish. Bought my "chains" at Dollar Tree for a lot less than a Halloween store and used a heavy nylon fishing line to further reinforce them. Hopefully this will give anyone attempting this something to think about. The end result is pretty cool. Have fun!!!

This was neat how you made these. I’m thinking I can make my own fence. Thanks for sharing. I’m realizing there’s so much I don’t know and still need to learn. All I need to do to get them distressed is tell the kids in my family, don’t mess with the posts or touch them and they’d be perfect by the time I returned home.

Made this for our Halloween cemetery in our yard, it was way more than $25 when you have to get all the supplies, but the effect is awesome! They weren't too hard to construct.

Wow, she would flip out if I showed her how to put acetone in a spray bottle and REALLY distress that foam.

Seriously ... Wicked Awesome !!! Love How Easy You Make This DIY Look. Thank You Sooooo Much For This Halloween Tutorial Darling MUAH

“These are party chains” well, for a very specific type of party 😏

Never heard of a soldering iron? Seriously guy?

My son did this and it turned out AWESOME. Wish I could post the pics/video

First and last video I watch on the hallmark youtube channel thanks.

“I’ve never even heard of a soldering iron” ??? They are on sale right now, near the “blinker fluid” and “elbow grease” in the electronics and toilet paper isle...

Whichever guy on this video said that they'd never heard of a soldering iron, please turn in your man card! Today!

It is actually more than 25 bucks. An 8x4 2" runs $32.00 at Home Depot, Plus the paint is 12 bucks if you go with exterior sample size (4), the solder gun is $20.00. , Gorilla Glue is $17.00 (I went with Power Grab construction caulking adhesive and saved money and it works better with the board 8-9 bucks), Caulking gun 20.00 bucks. So roughly 80-100 dollars if you have absolutely none of the stuff. I am not sure where she is getting the 25.00 dollars from. I will also say it takes time to measure out all the boards. I measured then used a Chalk line to get it done quicker but doing that and cutting the board (use a cordless saw, much quicker) took me about an 1 hour on 1 board of just measuring and cutting. I will work on the gluing tomorrow. Don't forget to wear a mask if you do use a saw, you don't want to breathe all those little particles in. If you have a deep razor blade, that might work too but your cuts are harder to keep straight.

I made two pillars but my dimensions are different because I wanted mine taller and wider. I purchased the foam at Home Depo for $37. Used 3 inch screws and gorilla glue. After painting the pillars with simple house paint I had left over. I used tent stakes to hold down my pillars. I bought my chain from dollar store. I also screwed in battery powered lanterns/hooks to the front to make it look like it had lights. Very easy project and under $80. People sell these pillars using the same foam on Etsy for over $200-$300. Works great in the rain too. Just dry them off after.

The instructions do not provide the simple dimensions required for this build. I used random pieces I already had on hand and really needed the actual dimensions. From the look of the layout on the sheet at 1:18 of the video you can see how it is cut from an entire foam sheet. For a set of 4 pillars: It looks like 2" foam in a 4' x 8' sheet The top and bottom squares are 12" x 12" (you'll need 8) The sides of the pillar are each 6" x 3' (you'll need 16)

this is awesome!!

You can get a Hot Knife from Harbor Freight that will do the work of the soldering iron, the flat iron (for the texture), and you can even cut and distress the edges with it. $19.99. I used them for set design for school plays & dances. Made more than a few "stone" walls and arches with it. Well worth the 20 bucks.

wow, so much for being heat and fire proof!!!!

Oooo looking real spooky.

I swear I'm losing IQ points just listening to the other three people on here.

Very cool! 🎃👍🏻

I don't know where you guys are shopping but there is no way your breaking the bank with this one. Find damaged panels at your supply store and they are usually half price and still they can be talked down on price. Go to your local rehab store ours is called the Restore. Brushes, paint and all kinds of other stuff at really cheap prices. Make your own pumpkins out of recycled materials. Super Easy! You would also be amazed what people have laying around that you can get for free. Craigslist is a good source for this one. Good Luck and Happy Holidays.

What was even the point of the other people?

"what do you have?" "a knife!" "no!!"

Captain awesome!!!

Got my 4x8 x2 foam at Lowes today for 14$ a sheet

How did they cut the foam tho?

Is this good for all weather or could I even use a sealant on this type of foam?

how thick is the foam?

That's captain awesome from Chuck!!!

This comes out great to make yourself. I've just made a set of 4 with my sister and the foam board at home depot is $20 everything else is expensive be prepared to spend $150 on this project. Gotta buy, Black and gray paint, paint brushes is you dont have them, pumpkins, chains, moss, nails, glue, tools. etc. Definitely not a $25 project. Is definitely tho a great decoration if you bought at a store would be about $200.

"I've never even heard of a soldering iron"... "Is this acrylic paint or 'regular' paint?".... Where did they find these people?

So a couple questions that maybe someone may answer for me.1. What thickness of the polystyrene do I need? 2. What dimensions do I cut the sides, base, and top of pillars?

Love how the woman yells out "PUMPKIN" as if she just solved a Wheel Of Fortune puzzle or something Meanwhile is a Jack O Lantern 😂

the guy in the dark shirt plays Captain Awesome (his character's nickname ) on tv show CHUCK

A sheet is easily $48+ in Canada 😩 she should warn about fumes too 😣

My only thing with this is that they are like 3ft tall....I recommend using 5’x8’ piece rather than 4’x8 just so they don’t look pathetic and only go up to your hip

Is that Captain Awsome?

"Scooper Thang"

doing his tonight brilliant

WHERE IS PAC? WHEREEEEE

"Is it acrylic paint or regular paint"

Where can I purchase the pumkin that big? A foam pumpkin not a real one

They didn’t even show the painting technique she used because they were too busy yapping and trying to be funny. This is done with too much of the highly annoying daytime television style. They need to learn from the DIY craft RU-vidrs.

I’m all for safety, but why did she need gloves to use a screw in a 3” Drywall Screw?

Nothing is said about the hight of these pillers, we just go off the teleprompter it seems.

Who has never heard of a soldering iron?

That grown man just said he'd never heard of a soldering iron ....

Can't get this foam in California. 😤

ok those tent stakes don't work in your yard, you need rebar. Any haunter knows this.

How has someone never heard of a fucking soldering iron?

well me like idear of it but the host YASH YES thay sound so dim hall mark a side just plain dim

"Never heard of a soldering iron" thats something NO man should say.... wow... sad.

Do not use a real candle on top of your pillars!! Would be very dangerous!! Spray your 'Stone Pillar' with glue all over, put sprinkle with sand, gently pat down, shake off excess for a textured stone feel over light gray & darker gray paint. Could use false bricks sheets, cut to measure and use a couple very cheap cans of hair spray to help water proof better.

Wow wow facemasks? You may wanna save them for 2020

Is sad to see that guys are getting a lil dumb unless it was a joke but on the other hand it’s just making us ladies smarter anyways I went to home depot to get mine it was $23.00 a sheet just because it was cut in half I got it for 70% off then another one was cut a lil and it was 70% off so I got two for less then the price of one and it is super easy to cut I use a knife cut just straight down the top and put it on the edge of the table and snap it is easy to work with I’m using mine for Halloween and then Christmas. And I used my low heat glue gun and it work it won’t melt it and screws to hold it down.

They are showing you how to make a pillar that resists covid19.

The guy in the white is clueless

I really wish they would let the prop masters who design these things do the actual presentation. It's obvious these people have no clue what they are doing.

"I've neva even heard of a soldering Iron!" uggh! I hated this!

@2:22 - "I never even heard of a soldering iron." Me: *pause video and turn to wife* Did I seriously just hear a grown-a██ man admit that he's never heard of a f██████ soldering iron?! Wife: Remember... these are Hollywood people. They don't do s███ for themselves.

ur no HOLLYWOOD HAUNTERS!

Tupac? Copter?

this chick make think make own funkines . use hot stick carve punkin face or put punkin designs on foam transfer it over.

Omg so skinny arms

" never heard of a soldering iron " they exist.... They become politicians

She is marriage material!

a few facepalm moments.

Guys, literally just mute the video and watch. None of yall have common sense to be able to just watch without having to listen and worrying about losing IQ points? Sheesh.

Gorilla Glue... "not a sponsor!"😕

Beulahand Bald fjd

why is it pink? uggh!

Lull. Suburban life ain't what it seems.