Create this spooky skeleton candy bowl as an easy craft project using an inexpensive plastic skeleton and bowl!
No bones about it, Halloween crafts are so much fun!
This easy lookalike Pottery Barn skeleton bowl idea is the perfect DIY to prepare us for trick-or-treaters. You’ll be able to use this spooky bowl to hand out candy on the big day or display Halloween decor at your party. I love that it’s a fairly easy glue and spray-paint project that anyone can do.
Let’s get this silver and black Pottery Barn look for less.
Mine looks somewhat similar to the $200 bowl, but I spent less than $20 on it! Plus, I made a little Dollar Tree version using a small plastic skeleton and bowl from Dollar Tree. You can make this idea work for any budget. I picked up the 35-inch skeleton from Michaels and used a $2 plastic 6-quart mixing bowl from Walmart.
To get this look glue a plastic skeleton holding a bowl, spray paint it silver, and then use a rag to apply some black stain or paint to make it look like a darker metal similar to the Pottery Barn version.
DIY Halloween Skeleton Candy Bowl
Supplies Needed
Directions
1
Use glue to attach the bowl to the skeleton. Glue the hands to the front of bowl as if the skeleton is holding it. Let dry.
2
Spray paint the bowl and skeleton silver. This will take a couple of coats. Let dry.
3
Use a rag with stain or watered-down black paint and wipe the skeleton and bowl to add dimension and texture. The goal is not to paint it black but rather to add darker black color in the details of the bowl.
4
Optional step of spraying with clear spray paint to protect the project. Let dry and add candy of Halloween decor to your bowl for Halloween!
Extra tips for creating a lookalike Pottery Barn candy bowl:
- Before buying any supplies check to see if you already have similar hanging skeletons in your Halloween stash! You can experiment with different-sized bowls and variations. This could be a thrift store makeover opportunity as well.
- If you opt for adhesive like I used, it does take a bit of time to hold the skeleton on the bowl for it to dry. Maybe opt for hot glue first as it’s probably easier and quicker!
- I had a can of clear topcoat spray paint on hand and used it as a last step to protect the paint from peeling and scratching. This is optional but the project will likely last longer.
How fun are these adorable candy bowls?!
This is so great for a Halloween party or to display wrapped candy for trick-or-treaters. It does look more expensive than it is too.
What do you think? Would you like to make one too? Let us know in the comments if you have made this project or anything similar! Happy crafting.
Check out this Pottery Barn-inspired DIY skeleton cutting board from last year!
