Make a Cement Skull Planter
Quick setting cement is cheap and surprisingly easy to craft with! You lot can use plastic Halloween decor to make your own molds to utilise with the cement. I used a plastic skull from the dollar store as a mold to make this creepy cement skull planter. Keep reading to learn how simple it is to make your own ceramic skull decor!
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View in gallery Supplies Used:
- Plastic hollow skull
- Craft knife
- Duct Tape
- Circular container or planter
- Quick set up cement mix
- FolkArt Painted Finishes: Moss
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View in gallery Step i: Cutting a circle in the superlative of the toy skull, so cut the plastic skull in half, using a abrupt craft knife.
View in gallery Step ii: Record the halves back together with duct tape. Be certain to seal the cut edges well with the tape!
View in gallery Step three: Mix the cement according to the package instructions. (Brand sure y'all wear a mask and gloves for your condom!) Pour a small amount into the plastic skull, filling it nigh three-fourths of way full.
View in gallery Footstep 4: Push the second container into the cement. If needed, make full in the sides of the container with cement, and exit the skull to dry. Afterward well-nigh 6 hours, when the cement is firm simply not completely fix, carefully remove the container that is in the center of the skull.
Note: You can also choose a container that is small enough the fit in the skull and only leave it there permanently, if you prefer.
View in gallery Step 5: When the cement has dried, remove the duct tape from the sides of the plastic skull to remove the cement and reveal your design!
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View in gallery Step six: To give the cement planter a mossy, aged appearance, utilise a faux moss texture paste. Showtime, dab the nighttime green paste over the surface of the project. Then dab the lighter color onto the surface randomly, blending it in as y'all go.
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View in gallery The opening at the acme of the cement skull is perfect for small-scale plants, artificial flowers, or even a votive candle or LED light. Now that y'all've created your mold you can make multiple cement skulls to decorate your garden with! Have fun crafting and creating for Halloween!
Source: https://www.homedit.com/cement-skull-planter/
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