Turn inexpensive plastic skulls into beautiful Halloween decor! Watch the short video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGwNzwf0CSQ
5 Fun Halloween Skull DIYs
Difficulty | Cost | Time | Age | Person | Event |
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Easy
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$25 to $50
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4 Hours
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You Will Need...
- Plastic Skulls
- Americana Acrylics in Black, White and Red
- Americana Decor Chalky Finish in LACE
- Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish
- Scissors
- Allure Dimensional Design Adhesive Paint in red
- Paintbrushes
- Faux Flowers
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
TATTOOED SKULL
Print and cut butterflies and flowers
Cut small slits on the edges so that the images adhere flat to the curved surfaces
Using Americana Decou-page, apply the images to the skull until it’s completely coveredStep 2
SUGAR SKULL VASE
Cut a hole in the top of your plastic skull
Paint it black with Americana Acrylic paint
When dry, paint designs with white Americana Acrylics
Decorate with Allure Dimensional Design Adhesive Paint (puff paint)
Fill with flowersStep 3
SUCCULENT SKULL PLANTER
Cut a large hole in the top of your skull
Paint the entire skull white with Americana Decor Chalky Finish
When dry, coat it with Americana Decor Crème Wax
*Immediately wipe most of it away with a wet cloth
Protect it with Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish
Fill with potting soil and succulents or catcusStep 4
COACHELLA SKULL
Cut and arrange faux flowers to create a headband
Starting in the center, glue it around the forehead of the skull
Add extra leaves and petals to fill it inStep 5
SKULL CANDLE HOLDER
Glue a small metal candle holder to the top of a plastic skull
*You can use a copper coupling piece for this from any hardware store
Paint the skull with black Americana Acrylic paint
Add a precision top to the top of the paint bottle
Drip the red paint from the top to create faux blood
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