Day of the Dead fabric art kit fans—this is your vibrant, no-stress way to turn simple lines into glowing color on cloth. Inspire your inner maker as you trace a classic sugar skull, layer creamy oil pastels, and activate a dreamy watercolor effect with a light mist. In less than an hour, you’ll have a keepsake 10×10 artwork ready to frame, stitch into a pillow, or tuck into a journal page.
What’s inside
Everything you need arrives in one tidy package—just add water and a paper towel.
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(3) 10×10 fabric squares (cotton) for three finished pieces
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Water-soluble oil pastels in a curated Day of the Dead palette
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Black, fabric-safe permanent marker for crisp “sacred lines”
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Graphite transfer paper for easy tracing
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Sugar skull templates (blank skull + decorative line art)
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Practice swatch of fabric to test colors and lines
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Step-by-step guide with photos & tips
How This Day of the Dead Fabric Art Kit Works
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Trace: Tape your fabric to a flat surface and place the graphite sheet underneath. Trace the sugar-skull lines with the included marker for clean outlines.
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Color: Add rich pastel color—petals, scrolls, and hearts. Keep lighter tones near highlights for a luminous look.
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Resist + Mist: When colors are in place, lightly mist around the skull to let background hues bloom while your inked lines resist and stay crisp.
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Finish: Air-dry flat. Display as a mini wall hanging, quilt block, or journal insert.
Why You’ll Love This Day of the Dead fabric art kit
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Beginner-friendly: Clear templates remove the guesswork—perfect for first-timers, kids (with supervision), and quick craft nights.
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High-impact color: Oil pastel resist on fabric creates soft, watercolor-style blends with bold line work.
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Make three keepsakes: With three 10×10 squares, experiment with different palettes or craft together with friends.
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Cultural connection: Celebrate the beauty of Día de los Muertos through creative expression and thoughtful decoration.
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Gift-ready: A unique present for art lovers, teachers, and makers.
Creative ideas
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Frame it: Slip the 10×10 into a float frame for instant gallery pop.
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Sew it: Quilt as a centerpiece block or stitch into a tote pocket.
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Journal it: Mount on cardstock as a textural page for memory-keeping.
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Mix-media: Add beads, embroidery, or metallic gel pen accents after it’s dry.
Tips for best results
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Keep mists light—several tiny sprays blend colors without flooding the fabric.
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Test color combos on the practice swatch first.
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Blot edges gently if puddles form; the resist lines will stay sharp.
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Let pieces dry fully before framing or sewing.
Learn & explore
Want coordinating decor? Pair your finished piece with our Day of the Dead art prints for a bold seasonal display.
Curious about the holiday’s heritage?
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Authority read: Day of the Dead | Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica
Specifications
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Finished size: 10×10 inches (each piece)
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Technique: oil pastel resist on fabric
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Fabric: Cotton squares, natural/light ground
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Difficulty: Easy
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Time: ~45–60 minutes per piece
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What you add: Water, paper towel, washi/low-tack tape (optional)
Bring color, meaning, and a touch of ceremony to your space with this Day of the Dead fabric art kit. Click Add to Cart, gather your favorite people, and craft a trio of soulful sugar skulls tonight!
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