DIY Faux Stone Skulls + How to Style Them

I was looking for supplies for next week’s Halloween DIY when I found this bag of mini skulls at Michael’s. My weakness for small things took over before I could figure out what to do with them but they turned out to be a huge Hallowin!.

With a quick little makeover they are now ready for all kinds of shenanigans around the house as candle props, pumpkin stands, and tiny bud vases perfect for Halloween place cards.

Supplies
mini skulls (similar ones here)
sandpaper (optional)
paint
coarse paint brush
glue
pearl seed beads

1| Sand down the seams. Sanding the extra plastic down will make the stone texture more realistic. If your skulls don’t sit well on flat surfaces, sand down the bottom as well.

2| Take the smallest amount of paint and perfect your dab technique. These skulls already had a nice color/texture so they only need a coat of white. If you’re starting from a different color, layer up from black to silver to white.

3| Attach the pearl beads with super glue and let dry. Your skullfully crafted pieces are ready for display. Need ideas? I’ve got three!

As Bud Vases
Use an Exacto knife to cut a small section from the skull. Most of the tiny skulls out there are hollow, perfect for this diy! Use them as place settings for the classiest Halloween gathering.

As Pumpkin Displays
Glue the skulls together in a ring and have an impromptu stand for anything! I get a kick out of using them as a ‘throne’ for my mini pumpkins. Sidenote: hot glue seems to work the best on the painted skulls- it holds well short of pulling them apart.

As Candle Flair
I was tempted to glue the whole pack together and make a spooky scepter, but thought a smaller version would be better for the house. These two are glued to the side of an old lab flask turned candlestick holder. Use extra hot glue to create faux wax drips.