Sugar Skull Day of the Dead Jewelry

Create colorful sugar skull Day of the Dead jewelry to celebrate the holiday! A fun and easy craft using plastic skulls, paint, and creativity!

I can’t believe we’re already thinking about spooky season and all that goes with it. Whether for Day of the Dead or for Halloween, you can decorate Dollar Tree skulls to make these necklaces.

this one is perfect if you’re like me and love combining crafting with meaningful traditions. Today, I’m diving into a simple yet vibrant project: sugar skull jewelry to celebrate the sugar skull Day of the Dead!

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These colorful mini skull necklaces are super fun to make and a great way to honor the spirit of Día de los Muertos, which is all about remembering and celebrating loved ones who have passed.

Whether you wear your sugar skull jewelry to a party or just want to add a personal touch to your fall outfit, this is a project that’s both festive and meaningful.

Supplies You’ll Need for the Sugar Skull Jewelry:

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Small plastic skulls (I found mine at the dollar store!)
Spray paint primer (white works best!)
Acrylic paints in bright colors
Skewer sticks and/or toothpicks
Small eye screws
Cord or ribbon for necklaces

Watch the Sugar Skull Day of the Dead Tutorial Here:

Check out the full video tutorial below to follow along step-by-step!

Sugar Skull Jewelry Instructions:

Step 1: Start With a Clean Slate

Spray your plastic skulls with a white spray paint primer. Let them dry completely.

Painted white skull ready to be painted for sugar skull day of the dead jewelry

Step 2: Get Colorful With Your Day of the Dead Necklaces

Using a skewer stick or toothpick, paint your designs. Think polka dots, hearts, swirls, flowers—go bold and bright! That’s the heart of sugar skull Day of the Dead designs.

Step 3: Turn It Into Jewelry

Screw in a small eye hook and string your masterpiece on a cord, chain, or ribbon. Just like that, you’ve created your very own sugar skull jewelry!

Adding the eyescrew into the top of the sugar skull day of the dead jewelry

The Reveal

I absolutely loved how this project turned out. There’s something so joyful about taking something as spooky as a skull and transforming it into a colorful tribute.

Finished sugar skull ready to be turned into skull jewelry

Finished sugar skull day of the dead necklace

I plan to wear my sugar skull jewelry all week long and maybe even gift a few to friends and family who also love the sugar skull Day of the Dead vibe.

This is such a quick and easy craft, but it really makes an impact.

Plus, if you’re crafting with kids or friends, it’s a fun way to talk about the traditions behind the sugar skull Day of the Dead, while also getting a little artsy.

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Thanks for crafting with me! I hope you have as much fun making your own sugar skull jewelry as I did.

Remember: Life’s too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™

Mona