Sugar Skull Inspired Stamp And Watercolor Prints

Make watercolor stamped skulls to give away to your friends.

Posted by Gaby R.

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As a kid, we usually went to the market to get our sugar skulls with our name written on the forehead. They were meant to be part of the "Ofrenda" and we would eat them after november 2nd.

This year I'm giving my friends a watercolor skull with their names :D

You could do too! So lets get on it!

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • Wood scrap

  • Scissor
  • Foamy
  • Uhu Glue
  • watercolors
  • Watercolor Paper

Steps (3 steps, 20 minutes)

  1. 1

    Draw your design on the foamy scrap and add features such as eyes, nose and mouth, then cut out those features.

    Glue it to a piece of wood, a bottle cap or anything that will help you with the placement of the stamp

  2. 2

    Paint the skull with watercolors, then stamp and finally enhance features with a paintbrush (i added shadow, eyes nose, and mouth to give it a little depth)

  3. 3

    Instead of a skull try with a pumpkin or bat! Happy Halloween!