Sugar Skull Planter
Posted by DecoArt on Sep 26th 2021
Paint these sugar skull planters in bright bold colors. Use Americana Acrylic Paints™.
SUPPLIES
- tracing paper
- transfer paper
- pencil
- terra cotta pot
- 3/4" Flat Brush
- 3/0 Liner Brush
- 3 Round Brush
INSTRUCTIONS
- Choose any size terra-cotta flower pot for this project. Work with one pot or paint a variety of sizes and shapes to create a diy centerpiece or display.
- Using the 3/4" flat brush, paint the entire surface with Snow White Americana Acrylic Paint™. Apply a second coat and allow to dry. Using the pattern provided, trace design onto tracing paper and transfer to the pot. If you prefer, use pattern for a reference and draw your own design with a pencil. Paint the eyes and some flower centers using Desert Turquoise. Allow to dry.
- Paint the nose and some other flower centers using Ocean Blue. Allow to dry. Apply second coat, if needed.
- Using Jack O Lantern and a small round brush, paint the teeth and some details, such as flower petals and hearts. Apply second coat and allow to dry.
- With Royal Fuchsia, paint scallop designs around the eyes, heart and some flower centers. Allow to dry.
- Using Cadmium Yellow, paint some flower petals. Using the handlw of your liner brush, add dip dot details around the nose/heart. Allow to dry.
- Using the liner brush, paint the vines and leaves with Festive Green. Allow to dry.
- Using a liner brush and Snow White, paint the design in the center of the eyes. Allow to dry.
- Slightly thin Lamp Black paint with clean water. Load your liner brush and outline the design with Lamp Black. Allow to dry.
- Optional: Following manufacturer's instructions, apply Dura Clear High Gloss Varnish (or any Dura Clear Varnish) to add an extra layer of protection for use outside.
- Paint other pots of varying sizes with the same color palette to create a display or centerpiece.
- Add flowers or fill the sugar skull inspired pots with treats to add to any Dia De Los Muertos celebration and decorations.