Day of the Dead Decorations DIY Painted Skull

An iconic part of the Day of the Dead is the colorful skulls.  Here’s how to make a vibrant Day of the Dead  painted skull.

An iconic part of the Day of the Dead is the colorful skulls.  Here’s how to make a vibrant Day of the Dead  painted skull.

To give this skull a Day of the Dead celebration makeover, you only need paint. Customize them with your favorite colors or tailor them in to someone special.

Choose Bold Colors

This base was painted with two coats of Peony chalk paint. A great hot pink which creates an instant pop of color.

Bright Base Coat

If painting your own designs, you can use traditional Mexican patterns, flowers, or geometric shapes. Be creative and have fun with it.

Painting Patterns

Fine detail brushes are a great thing for painting in small details like the dots.

Day of the Dead is about celebrating the joyful cycle of life.The act of creating your own perfect decorations is a meaningful and creative process.

More inspiration 

Twitter
YouTube
Instagram
Facebook

Velvet Skull

Pumpkin Sign

Paint Rated

Give a plastic skull a sleek look

Use molds to create original signage

Washable paints reviewed