Totally Traditional Day of the Dead Cameo

Celebrate life Dia de los Muertos style with this Totally Traditional Day of the Dead Cameo. This Day of the Dead craft is a beautiful way to remember loved ones who have passed on. This skull cameo is nothing to be afraid of, so wear it as a treasure around your neck. Personalize this Totally Traditional Day of the Dead Cameo however you wish. Making this holiday into a personal one will give you a more memorable experience. You will enjoy with Day of the Dead cameo year after year.

Primary TechniqueJewelry Making

Intermediate

SeasonFall

Materials:

Cardboard – a cereal box or something similar will work
Aleene’s Turbo Tacky Glue
Die cutting machine
Sizzix Frame and Flower die
Black paint
Inka Gold metallic paste – Copper
Shrink plastic – white
Martha Stewart Skull Punch
Permanent markers – fuchsia, purple, blue, orange, lime green and black
Polymer clay – a small amount of black
Clear gloss sealer

Instructions:

Use Sizzix Frame and Sculpted Flower die to cut 3 frame pieces from cardboard.
Glue all 3 pieces together and allowed them to dry. Paint the cardboard with black acrylic paint and allow it to dry.
Use your fingers to apply a thin layer of the copper paste so that some black shows through.
Condition a small amount of black clay.
Form the clay into an oval that fits inside of your frame and is big enough to put the sugar skull on.
Bake the clay as directed.
Cover the black backing with clear glossy sealer and set the skull in it.
Add a bit more sealer on the skull.

Why This Halloween Craft is Scary Great!

1. Honor Loved Ones: The Totally Traditional Day of the Dead Cameo is a meaningful way to honor and remember loved ones who have passed on. By personalizing the cameo with special colors or decorations that hold significance to you and your loved ones, you can create a beautiful piece of art that serves as a lovely tribute.

2. Embrace Cultural Tradition: Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and colorful Mexican holiday that celebrates life and death. By creating this Day of the Dead craft, you can embrace and participate in this rich cultural tradition. The skull cameo, a symbol often associated with Dia de los Muertos, embodies the spirit of the holiday and serves as a unique piece of artwork.

3. Create a Lasting Keepsake: The Totally Traditional Day of the Dead Cameo is a timeless piece that you can enjoy year after year. Whether you wear it as a necklace or display it as a beautiful decoration, this craft project is a lasting keepsake that can bring joy and remembrance to your life. By putting your own personal touch on the cameo, you can create a unique and special piece that holds sentimental value for years to come.