DIY Halloween Paper Mache Boxes
"Make these Halloween paper mache boxes to give away as party favors."
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Primary TechniquePainting
HolidayHalloween
Materials List
- Paper mache boxes
- Paint
- Foam brush
- Sharpies
Instructions
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Prepare your acrylic paints and begin painting the top of your box with a foam brush. If you prefer to paint your entire box, then go ahead and do so. I simply like the natural kraft paper look so I left the bottom unpainted. I added about three coats of paint and let it dry for about 5 minutes in between each coat.
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Take your Sharpie and begin drawing on your ghost! I just made two ovals for the eyes and left a crescent cutout on the top left. For the mouth I simple drew a messy circle.
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For Frankensteins Monster I started out by drawing uneven zig-zags about a quarter down from the top of the box and completely filled it in to create his hair. I then added two circles for his eyes and finished it off with a slanted stitch patterned mouth. Isnt he cute!
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After your boxes are complete, simply fill with your favorite Halloween candy, and your boxes are ready to go!