Unicorn Head Wall Décor – Unicorn Taxidermy

Looking for a fun and unique way to make your own unicorn head decor? You’ll love the outcome of this fun and a simple craft.

close up of unicorn head decor hanging on white wall

Unicorn Head Decor

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we love unicorn crafts. And I have to admit, I’m really loving this latest one. Who doesn’t want a unicorn head on their wall to display proudly?

While there might be several steps to creating this beauty, I can assure you that the outcome is totally worth it. This is one craft that is certain to become a prized possession in your home. Let’s get started.

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close up of unicorn head on white wall with text DIY unicorn wall decor

Tips to Make this Unicorn Head 

These simple tips can make creating this unicorn head a breeze.

  • Don’t forget to use those coupons at the local craft store – you can save some major dough!
  • You get to pick the base color of this unicorn head decor, so have fun choosing a color that you love.
  • There’s lots of glitter involved in making this unicorn head so just prepare yourself now for all that fun.
close up of unicorn head on white wall

How do I make this Unicorn Faux Taxidermy?

I’m so glad that you asked. Below you’ll find our step-by-step written directions.

Yield: 1 wall hanging

Unicorn Head Decor

close up of unicorn head decor hanging on white wall

This Unicorn Head decor is so simple and easy to make!

Active Time 25 minutes
Drying Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 25 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $10

Materials

  • Paper mache unicorn head
  • Small silk/paper flowers
  • Acrylic craft paint
  • Tacky craft glue

Tools

  • 2 small foam paintbrushes
  • Hot glue gun/ glue sticks

Instructions

  1. Gather up all your necessary supplies and tools. supplies and tools for creating your unicorn head
  2. Start by choosing your base color. This is totally up to you. We choose a coral color and then added a bite of white to make it lighter. mixing paint color for unicorn head decor
  3. Once you choose your color, cover the entire head (not the horn!) with the paint. Let it dry. Depending on how it looks, you may need to add in a second coat. Same as before - let it dry completely if you do. covering the unicorn head with paint entirely
  4. Once it's dry, lay it down on its side so that the horn can be over a piece of paper. Add a thick layer of glue and shake glitter on top of it. Tap off the excess that didn't stick and add some more glue and glitter to any blank spots. Leave it overnight to dry.
  5. The next day, use your hot glue gun and glue the flowers to the base of the unicorn horn. adding glitter to the unicorn head decor and shaking off the excess glitter close up gluing flowers on the base of the unicorn head horn using hot glue gun close up showing flowers glued on to unicorn head decor

Notes

For more unicorn crafts, visit Ruffles and Rain Boots.

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