Dollar Tree Halloween Skull Decor

Directions

1. Spray paint the plastic skull with the paint/primer spray paint.
2. Once the paint is dry, paint the skull with black acrylic paint.
3. After the black paint is dry, apply the Pewter Rub N Buff following the directions on the tube. Work in very small sections when applying this or it will remove the paint you have already applied.
4. Now, you get to paint the skull again with the acrylic paint. This time you do not want to use a spray paint. Apply the paint liberally with a foam brush or even a soft rag and then let it start to dry. Make sure to get the paint into the crevices of the skull. Before it is completely dry, wipe off the excess with a rag.
5. To make the eye sockets black, I applied the black acrylic paint with a small paint brush.
6. Don't be afraid to apply more Rub N Buff and black paint in areas until you get the look you desire.
7. Paint the candlesticks with black acrylic paint.
8. After the paint is dry, apply the Pewter Rub N Buff and cover the candlestick.
9. Next, apply the black acrylic paint and wipe off the excess before it is completely dry.
10. To decorate the top of each candlestick, adhered a piece of ribbon or trim using a hot glue gun.
11. Cut a 3 inch length of a 1/4" wooden dowel rod. Position the dowel rod into the opening on the candlestick holder where the candle would go. Apply hot glue while holding the dowel rod in position and allow the glue to completely cool.
12. Take a Philips head screw driver and widen the hole that is on the bottom of each skull. If there is not a hole use a drill to make a hole.
13. Insert the dowel rod into the hole on the bottom of the skull. If you want the skull to be more secure you can add some hot glue at this point and it will help hold it in place.
14. Use straight pins to attach the felt doll hats to the skulls.
15. Decorate each skull's hat with embellishments (ribbon, trim, etc.) using a hot glue gun.