DIY Painted Halloween Skulls

If you need an easy last minute Halloween craft then check out my tutorial on skulls!

These easy faux zinc skulls can be painted in two steps. So super easy to create!

  Did you notice them on my mantel from my Halloween Home Tour?

I’ll show you just how easy they are to make.

Here’s what you need to get started:

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SUPPLIES:

• paper mache skulls
• black craft paint
• silver/metallic craft paint
• chip brush x 2

TUTORIAL:

1. Paint your skulls black and let dry.

2. Put some of the metallic paint on a paper plate, dip the chip brush in and offload most of the paint onto a paper towel. Dap the brush all over the skull to get that zinc look.

That’s it!

You can see my other Faux Zinc Paint Technique to see how I did it in more detail but it’s the easiest paint job with the best effect!

I love the aged look it adds to my mantel.

Just enough spooky to add to a house with two small children.

Although I think this owl is scarier.

Make sure to pin it for later!

click in case you missed:

Tarantula Halloween Printables

Bats & Crows Halloween Decor