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How to Paint a Sugar Skull Backdrop

September 20, 2016

If you like no rules and funky designs then painting a sugar skull backdrop should be on your project list.  This sugar skull backdrop is a great statement piece for any Halloween party.
how to paint a sugar skull backdrop
Below I’ll share how I painted this large sugar skull backdrop for our recent back to school party.
diy sugar skull backdrop

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Materials:
  • 1/2″ plywood (30″ x 40″ or desired size)
  • matte white & black paint
  • paint brushes (various sizes)
  • pencil
  • multiple colors acrylic paint (I recommend DecoArt Americana Gloss Enamels)

how to paint a sugar skull backdrop
Step 1: Cut plywood to desired size and sand edges.  Paint the basic skull shape using matte white, two coats will be necessary.

how to paint a sugar skull backdrop
Step 2: Paint the background matte black, now’s your chance to make crisp edges for the skull and really perfect the shape.

how to paint a sugar skull backdrop
Step 3: Use a pencil to sketch in the eye sockets, nose, teeth, jaw line and basic decorative elements.  Use black paint for the eye sockets, nose and outline the teeth then start on the decorations with bright colored paints.

how to paint a sugar skull backdrop
Step 4: Continue to add colorful decorative elements.  Keep things symmetrical when appropriate and use lots of colors.  Once completed outline every element using the same black paint.
Attach a wire hanger to the back and enjoy.
For more Sugar Skull or Day of the Dead party ideas see the full party here:

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