Bring a spooky touch to your pirate party with this DIY Haunted Pirate Ship Mast — a simple, eye-catching backdrop that will impress guests in minutes. Using just wooden dowels, black spray paint, jute, and cheesecloth, you can create a 32-inch tall pirate mast perfect for Pirates of the Caribbean-themed parties, Halloween decorations, or movie nights. Our easy step-by-step tutorial walks you through every part of the build, so you can make a haunted pirate ship centerpiece quickly and affordably.
Whether you’re decorating a table, photo booth, or party entryway, this mast adds instant pirate magic and spooky atmosphere. This project was featured on our Pirates of the Caribbean dinner.
DIY Haunted Pirate Ship Mast
Makes one 32” tall mast
SUPPLIES:
- 5” square wooden base with ⅜” drilled hole in the center
- 2 ⅜” x 36” dowels
- Black spray paint
- Jute cord
- Black cheesecloth, 72” x 24”
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Cut dowels into 3 lengths: 32″, 22”, 14”. Spray paint black.
2. Place the 32” dowel in the base. If you do not have a wooden base, you can use a small bucket filled with sand. If you opt to use a bucket of sand, you may want to leave the dowel the full 36” length.
3. Using jute, tie the 22” piece horizontally about 20” from the top. Then tie the 14” piece horizontally 6” from the top.
4. Cut cheesecloth into 2 lengths: 28” and 44”. Drape the longest piece over the bottom dowel and the other piece over the upper dowel.
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