Halloween: Black and Copper Ode to Shakespeare

Give your Halloween decor a touch of Shakespearean drama with this black and copper skull handpiece.

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This project transforms a Dollar Tree skull and hand into an elegant, literary-themed decoration. You'll paint the skull black and the hand a rich rust copper, then add highlights, beaded glitter eye sockets, and gem details. Finally, cradle the skull in the hand for a striking display.

You'll need

Skull and Hand (Dollar Tree)

Multi-surface acrylic paint in black and copper or colors of choice

Dimensional Glue (Judi Kins)

Seed bead mixture

Glitter

Directions

Use a sponge spouncer to apply a coat of Craft Smart multi-surface acrylic paint in black all over the skull.

Paint the hand completely using Martha Stewart multi-surface paint in Rust, which is a deep reddish copper tone.

With a fine-tipped brush, apply the copper paint into the cracks of the skull, outline the mouth and nose, and dry-brush a little onto the teeth to create highlights.

Using Judi Kins' Diamond Glaze (dimensional glue), pool a small amount in each eye socket, sprinkle a mix of seed beads and glitter over the glue, then add a bit more glue on top to seal.

Apply Creatology Gems from Michaels around the eye sockets with the same glue, and use leftover dark gray rhinestones to decorate the center and sides of the head.

Place the skull so it rests securely in the hand, as if cradled.