Do you need a sugar skull face paint tutorial? I can help! It’s probably among the top Day of the Dead crafts.
Face painting in honor of Dia de los Muertos is a popular activity this time of year, but do you know what it represents? Dia de Los Muertos is a 3,000 year-old tradition from Mexico where we celebrate the cycle of life. The journey of passing from this world into the next.
And we paint our faces like skulls to show that we do not fear death, we accept it as part of our journey here on Earth. Sugar skulls represent the balance of the sweetness of life and the acceptance of death. While it has nothing to do with Halloween at all, many people paint their faces for October 31st. Dia de los Muertos begins at midnight on November 1st, so I guess you can say, you are celebrating early!
Sugar skull face paint tutorials:
I hope you find one you love and try!
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1. This is a beautiful overview by Muy Bueno!
2. El Catrin y Amiga – my FAVE! Maya and Jeshua. I crackup at this opening every time!
3. Jessica Quila shows a beautiful purple vibe with gems and glitter!
4. La Catrina by Corinne Leigh – She really gets into the detail of it all, and it’s a home run!
5. El Catrin by Venusocean – Here’s a nice twist – El Catrin!
6. Face paint, ofrenda and champurrado traditions by MuyBueno. This one goes beyond facepaint and includes all the nuances that make this holiday shine.
7. Facepainting for kids, by Pearmama
8. La Muerte by Crafty Chica
9. Sugar Skull Make-up tutorial by Lolo Love – so pretty and vibrant!
10. Direct from Mexico City!
Other Day of the Dead crafts:
https://craftychica.com/2012/10/video-tutorial-sugar-skull-facepainting/
These are great, thanks for compiling them all! We didn’t get to chat much at the HP Print & Pamper event, but I definitely remembered you and your blog! 🙂