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Mexican Day Of The Dead Sugar Skulls

Posted by Melanie G. from Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom • Published See Melanie G.'s 4 projects »
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  • How to decorate a skull. Sugar Skulls - Step 1
    Step 1

    Take a lump of model magic and roll into a ball. Roll at one end to turn into an oval.

  • How to decorate a skull. Sugar Skulls - Step 2
    Step 2

    Pinch in the sides of the head and mouth.Use the end of a paint brush or a pencil to create eye sockets and nose.

  • How to decorate a skull. Sugar Skulls - Step 3
    Step 3

    Leave to dry.

  • How to decorate a skull. Sugar Skulls - Step 4
    Step 4

    Cover in PVA glue and cover in a fine glitter of your choice. I used white to make it look like sugar. A little colour can be added with a touch of ink or fabric paint. Be careful as it will spread through the glitter.

  • How to decorate a skull. Sugar Skulls - Step 5
    Step 5

    Decorate with crystals or 3D glitter glue.

  • How to decorate a skull. Sugar Skulls - Step 6
    Step 6

    I use these to decorate hats but they could be used as wedding favors, tree decorations or just fun little ornaments. Enjoy!

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CO + K User

lovely!!!!!!
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Juliet J.
Juliet J. · Cuneo, Piemonte, IT · 63 projects
*pendant, sorry.
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Juliet J.
Juliet J. · Cuneo, Piemonte, IT · 63 projects
I'm gonna make one for a pendand, nice how to!Happy
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