How Do You Build An Easter Wooden Cross?
The cross has long been a symbol of Christianity and is especially prevalent near Easter. For those who want to make a cross to display in front of a church or as decoration in their front yard, the process is relatively simple. Adding a purple or white drape to the cross represents Christ’s royalty or purity, respectively. The result is an appropriate holiday symbol. Make a mark six inches up from the bottom of the seven-foot board. Saw this six inches into a point so the cross will stay in the ground. Sand both boards with the 80-grit sandpaper. Wipe them down and sand again with 120-grit sandpaper. Both boards will be smooth and splinter-free. Draw a line across the seven-foot board, two feet from the top. Use the level to check if it is straight. Lay the four-foot board horizontally below the line so the two boards form a cross. Hammer finishing nails through both boards to attach them. Drive the sharp end of the long board a foot deep into the ground. Drape the purple or white clo
