Floral ArrangementsNo. 6143 · The 2026 edition
These DIY Sunflower Skeletons Scream Halloween, and I Want a Whole Garden Full of Them
Turn ordinary sunflowers into spooky skeleton blooms with this easy DIY that will haunt your garden all October long.
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These DIY sunflower skeletons combine cheap plastic skulls with artificial flowers for a haunting Halloween display. After prepping and painting the skulls, you hot-glue them to the sunflowers and add mossy details. The result is a creepy garden centerpiece that looks both beautiful and bone-chilling.
You'll need
Directions
- Gather an assortment of plastic skulls and artificial sunflowers in different sizes, then test which skulls fit best with each flower.
- Sand down any rough edges on the skulls, wipe them clean, apply a coat of primer, and finish with paint in your desired color.
- If necessary, create a silicone mold of the skull and cast a duplicate using liquid plastic to get the perfect match.
- Be meticulous with all preparation steps—rushing will lead to poor results, so work slowly and carefully.
- Attach the painted skulls to the sunflower centers using hot glue, then decorate the connections with more paint and fake moss for a realistic look.
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