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DIY Terracotta Skeleton

terracotta skeleton hanging off mantle of white fireplace this idea

I spotted this adorable terracotta skeleton a few weeks ago but it was almost $100 so I thought about using some oven bake clay to make my own. Then I remembered how much work it would take to carve out each piece of the skeleton and I actually need to do A LOT of work on my Halloween costumes for this year still. So I decided to make a quick, cheap DIY terracotta skeleton as a dupe of the West Elm version. And I think he’ll make a fun little addition to my Halloween decor for years to come! And a dupe doesn’t get much more simple than this project!

rust colored skeleton laying on faux black spider webbing next to two mini pumpkins

Materials Needed for DIY Terracotta Skeleton:

  • plastic skeleton (I got mine from the Dollar Tree but you can try this or this if your Dollar Tree has moved on to Christmas decor already)
  • paint
  • paint brushes
  • baking soda

Quick video of my steps and the quick transformation here:

terracotta skeleton hanging from white mantel with skull candle, mini pumpkins, black cut out bats
rust colored skeleton laying on faux black spider webbing next to two mini pumpkins
close up of textured terracotta skeleton hanging from mantle
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