Day of the Dead Crafts: More Than 24 Projects that Celebrate Día de los Muertos

by Kerry Arquette; Andrea Zocchi; Jerry Vigil

• ISBN13: 9780470437995
• ISBN10: 0470437995
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-06-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Celebrated on November 1 and 2, Day of the Dead honors the memory of departed souls, welcoming them back to celebrate the best of life. Families decorate grave sites with marigolds and set up stunning altars. Streets flutter with paper banners. Store windows glisten with sugar skulls. Skeleton figures grin rakishly from every corner. Day of the Dead Crafts is filled with dozens of terrific projects that allow you to participate in the excitement of the holiday while expressing your own creativity. You'll enjoy showcasing these unique, fun, and meaningful projects throughout the year.Inside you'll find step-by-step instructions, ideas, and inspiration for a wide range of projects, including: Calaveras, those comical and clever skeleton figures caught in the act of enjoying life's favorite activities Masks and skulls made from paper mache, gourds, and even sugar A meaningful and artistic ofrenda, or altar, to honor those who have passed Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more to wear day or night Pieces guaranteed to liven up any decorColorful, whimsical, and often dramatic, Day of the Dead art is steeped in rich history and symbolism. The projects in Day of the Dead Crafts honor the traditional, while taking advantage of today's materials for a fresh and exciting twist.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Th e History of the Day of the Dead

Ofrendas: Altars to Welcome Returning Souls

What is Your Ofrenda Style?

Prepare an Ofrenda

Optional Extras

Ofrenda Themes

Create a Unique Memorial

Calaveras: Skeletons With Personality

Clay Calaveras Span the Spectrum

Who Will Your Calavera Be?

Clay Calavera

Dressed Male Calavera

Dressed Female Calavera

Detailed Male Calavera

Detailed Female Calavera

Beyond Clay Calaveras

Paper Calavera

Decorative Nichos

Collage a Nicho

Masks and Skulls: Decorative Pieces to Display or Wear

Open Your Mind to the Possibilities

Paper Mach?? Mask

Paint Your Mask or Skull

Decorate Your Mask or Skull

Wood Burn a Gourd Mask

Photo-Collaged Mask

Tasty Sugar Skulls

Jewelry: Necklaces, Earrings & Bracelets

From Sophisticated to Silly

Heritage Memory Necklace

Microscope Slide Earrings

Marigold Beaded Necklace

Th ree Original Charms

Fabric Jewelry

Marigold and Skull Pendant

Uncultured Pearl Earrings

Photo Transfer Necklace

Home D?cor: Stunning Decorations for Your Home

Bring Your Home to Life

Design a Papel Picado

Papel Picado Lampshade

Day of the Dead Printmaking

Studentsa?? Interpretations

Puzzle-Pieced Composition

Wall-Mounted Candleholder

Creating With Puff Paint

Colorful Puff -Paint Creations

Painting on Glass

Building Skeleton Puppets

Patterns

Resources

Index

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