This is a Halloween decoration recon I did this winter. I used a plastic light up skull, some glue on jewels, and puffy paint to create this masterpiece.
I used a Target Halloween decoration and some super cheap crafting supplies to make this.
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Puffy Paint Sugar Skull!
Not so sweet, but still pretty cool.
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You start out with a plain gaudy Halloween decoration from Walmart or Target. I found this last year for 2$ and just knew it could become something special.
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At this point you'll want to look up some sugar skull designs you like, or sketch out your own. I suggest planning a little ahead since it can get messy if you have to keep wiping the paint away while you're drawing on the skull.
Some sites that are good for designs...
http://www.mexicansugarskull.com/mexicansugarskull/
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1y2denoviembre/pool/
http://www.flickr.com/groups/mexicanfolkart/pool/
Plan out your design and then slow and steadily begin to lay out the image on the skull. I start from the eyes and work out. -
At this point you can use tweezers and craft glue to attach the jewels to the black felt eye sockets or leave them plain, which ever you prefer. I allowed this to dry for about 20 minutes before I tried to move it at all.
It's simple, colorful, and a quick/fun project.
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Cat Morley
25 Jan 11:38
This is gorgeous, I love sugar skulls.
Moe
26 Jan 01:46
so this is pretty much awesome...i want to make one now!!!
Mia
26 Jan 02:45
I love it! I thought it was a mask at first lol. its very cool!
serendipity_sarah
27 Jan 04:21
Great sugar skull! I like the jeweled eyes!
Arko
27 Jan 16:47
Ack, I love this guy :)
He's super awsome.
Beth
27 Jan 17:29
it totally reminds me of the damien hirst skull - this ones so much cooler coz its pink - rocking job!
Kizzle
27 Jan 17:42
its so pretty! i want one...
stella.
23 Mar 21:51
That's fantastic! I have that same pink skull thing around here somewhere...It's getting dug up and sparkled!
MIHO
31 May 06:59
WHOAAA PINK SKULLS!!
ME LOVE!
If I only had a skull D: I'd try this right away!