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Puffy Paint Sugar Skull!

  • Completed Project:Puffy Paint Sugar Skull! Picture #1

Not so sweet, but still pretty cool.

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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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    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.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    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.

  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    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

Cat Morley

Jan 25, 2008 11:38am

This is gorgeous, I love sugar skulls.

Moe

Moe

Jan 26, 2008 1:46am

so this is pretty much awesome...i want to make one now!!!

Mia

Mia

Jan 26, 2008 2:45am

I love it! I thought it was a mask at first lol. its very cool!

serendipity_sarah

serendipity_sarah

Jan 27, 2008 4:21am

Great sugar skull! I like the jeweled eyes!

Arko

Arko

Jan 27, 2008 4:47pm

Ack, I love this guy :)
He's super awsome.

Beth

Beth

Jan 27, 2008 5:29pm

it totally reminds me of the damien hirst skull - this ones so much cooler coz its pink - rocking job!

Kizzle Von Grimm

Kizzle Von Grimm

Jan 27, 2008 5:42pm

its so pretty! i want one...

stella.

stella.

Mar 23, 2008 9:51pm

That's fantastic! I have that same pink skull thing around here somewhere...It's getting dug up and sparkled!

MIHO

MIHO

May 31, 2008 6:59am

WHOAAA PINK SKULLS!!
ME LOVE!
If I only had a skull D: I'd try this right away!