Boho Steer Skull Craft
This gorgeous boho steer skull craft is what you need to add to your current bohemian or farmhouse-style home decor. With its muted palette and homemade chalkboard paint, this faux skull will fit perfectly in your current decor.
This craft can cost anywhere from $1 to $5, depending on what supplies you have in your craft bin at home.
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Faux Boho Steer Skull
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, it is no secret that we love the farmhouse and boho home decor style. We have used the gentle colored pallets and minimalistic look to decorate a natural, neutral palette with pops of color.
If you need time to gather your supplies for this craft, bookmark this page to make it easy when you are ready to make this pretty faux cow skull.
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Tips for Making a Boho Faux Cow Skull
- Using fine-grit sandpaper to lightly sand the skull will help the paint “grip” onto the plastic steer skull. Otherwise, you may find the paint peeling shortly after.
- We suggest using rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to clean the skull prior to painting. This ensures all grease and oils from dust, dirt, and fingerprints are eliminated.
- Making the homemade chalk paint recipe is simple: combine 1 ounce of craft paint (we used white) and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Add both to a small bowl and stir until well mixed.
- You could use dried flowers as well as faux greenery for this project.
Supplies for the Steer Skull Craft
Below are the supplies we used to make a boho faux cow skull. Check your craft stash before heading to the store. For information on cleaning the plastic skull, see the tips section above.
- Plastic steer skull
- White craft paint (will make homemade chalk paint recipe)
- Baking soda
- Silk or dried flowers
- Foam paintbrush
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Fine sandpaper
- Paper towel
- Rubbing alcohol
How to Make This Cow Skull Decor
Below are the step by step instructions on how I created this easy boho cow skull. I chose to make it more of a soft western craft idea, however, decorate with anything you have on hand – sunflowers would be a great addition for summer!
Using fine sandpaper, lightly sand the plastic skull.
Using rubbing alcohol, wipe the plastic skull.
Using baking soda, make the “chalk” paint (see the tips section above). This easy boho craft idea can be made with ANY paint, however.
Coat the entire front of the skull with an even layer of paint, allowing it to dry completely.
Choose your flowers, and arrange them without gluing until you are satisfied with the design.
Once you are ready, hot glue the flowers in place. Allow the glue to harden and it’s ready to hang!
More Farmhouse Crafts You May Enjoy
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- Easy Farmhouse Gnome Pattern: We are just in love with this adorable Nordic style gnome with its farmhouse buffalo check hat.
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Boho Faux Steer Skull
This beautiful boho steer skull craft is perfect for your bohemian or farmhouse décor. We found this plastic skull for under $1 at Hobby Lobby. We even have a hack for making your own “chalkboard” paint at home. Once you can make this chalk paint yourself, you will want to use it on everything in your home! To complete this skull, you just need a handful of simple craft supplies that you probably have at home in your craft bin.
Materials
- Plastic steer skull (SKU: 455279 from Hobby Lobby)
- White craft paint
- Baking soda
- Silk or dried flowers
Tools
- Foam paintbrush
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Fine sandpaper
- Paper towel
- Rubbing alcohol
Instructions
- Lightly sand the plastic skull.
- Clean the surface by wiping it with a paper towel dampened in alcohol. Once dry your skull is ready to paint.
- Combine 1 oz of white craft paint and 1 tablespoon of baking soda, stirring until well mixed.
- Coat the entire front of the skull with an even layer of paint, allowing it to dry completely.
- Choose your flowers, and arrange them without gluing until you are satisfied with the design.
- Once you are ready, hot glue the flowers in place. Allow the glue to harden and it's ready to hang!
Meet the Creator
Hi there, I’m Sarah Nenni-Daher. I’m a crafty gal and always have at least 14 projects going at once. I am a crafter, designer, DIYer, and pattern maker. I share my creations here and in the Ruffles and Rain Boots® Shop.
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots®, you’ll find DIY gnomes, crafts, gifts, cupcakes, laser crafts, and so much more. I love sharing video tutorials over on YouTube and chatting with other crafters in my Facebook groups. We’d love to have you!