Here are 25 ideas for sugar skull crafts! This Dia de Muertos season, level up your ofrenda by adding even more bright colors and handmade touches to make it even more special. Here is a long list of lovely sugar skull crafts everyone will enjoy!
The meaning of Mexican sugar skulls
Sugar skulls (calaveras de azúcar) are an integral symbol for Día de Muertos. Observed from October 31st to November 2nd, it is a time when families honor deceased loved ones and celebrate their lives in a joyous and respectful manner.
You’ll see lots of sugar skulls during this time. They are not meant to be scary at all!
Honor and Remembrance: Sugar skulls are often used to decorate the ofrendas made to honor the departed. Names of the deceased are written on the foreheads of the skulls, symbolizing remembrance and honoring the individual’s spirit.
Death and Rebirth: For dia de Muertos, skulls symbolize death not as an end, but as a stage within the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. They signify the belief in the afterlife and the hope of a safe journey through it.
Sweetness of Life: Even though skulls might be associated with death, the fact that they are made of sugar represents the sweetness of life. It is a message that death is not to be feared but celebrated and respected as a natural part of life.
Art and Creativity: They are bright and colorful! That’s where the crafts come in. Aside from traditional actual sugar skulls, there are many crafts and designs made in their likeness.
Bonding with loved ones: Making sugar skulls is a wonderful way to connect with family and community.
Here are 25 ideas for sugar skull crafts!
Click the title for the tutorial. I hope you have fun with these. Great to make for events, a community project or just at home for yourself – perfect decorations for the season!
Sugar Skull Reverse Glass Painting
Use any frame with glass to create a piece of art to proudly display.
Annika always come through with beautoful tutorials like this. Enjoy1
Sugar Skull Mask (from a paper plate)
Easy for all ages and skill levels!
Sugar Skull Face Paint Tutorials
Here are plenty to choose from!
Learn a new craft and celebrate Day of the Dead at the same time!
Perfect for celebrations, ofrendas or just to show off!
Use my free printable to create a festive banner for oyur home or ofrenda.
Learn how to construct htis one-of-a-kind art piece.
OMG. So cute! I want to make hundreds of them!
These would be nice to give as gifts, or even to sell at events!
how to carve a stamp and use it all seasons for different crafts!
Pick up some plastic skulls from the dollar store and give them a makeover!
Serve these at a fiesta, school event or family gathering.
Sugar Skull Applique from vintage lace
A nice addition for cafecito y mas!
Glittered Vinyl Sugar Skull Shirt
This shirt is so pretty and colorful!
Jewelry icon Tarina Tarantino shows us how to make a stretch bracelet!
Pick up some sugar skull appliques and use fabric glue to affix them to a pair of flats!
You know you want to try it!
Use a paper lantern instead of a balloon for your Day if the Dead celebrations!
This gives a beautiful hard candy-meets-stained glass effect.
Use whipped clay to get this fluffy effect – such a fun sugar skull craft!
Sugar Skull T-shirt – Tie-Dye version
Use dye from the bottle to “draw” a sugar skull on a T-shirt.
Use these as decorations on a patio, as party favors or a craft session to celebrate Mexican culture!
Dia de los Muertos is such a beautiful Mexican holiday, don’t you think? Thanks for checking out my post about sugar skull crafts! I hope you found something you like!
