Mermaid Skull Centerpiece

2 min read September 13, 2026 Rachel McAffee
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Create a creepy cool centerpiece for a Halloween party by creating skulls that look like they've been pulled from the depths of the ocean. With just a few supplies, you can easily create this centerpiece on your own. Check out the spooky tutorial below!

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Spray paint three small resin skulls using navy blue and gold spray paint and set aside to dry.

Mermaid Skull Centerpiece step 1
Step
2

Using hot glue, attach large gems into the eye sockets and black spiders around the skulls.

Mermaid Skull Centerpiece step 2
Step
3

Dab a bead of hot glue around the skull and attach ocean water pearls towards the top of the skulls.

Mermaid Skull Centerpiece step 3
Step
4

Next, attach sea shells,star fish and bits of moss all around the skull using hot glue.

Mermaid Skull Centerpiece step 4
Step
5

Add more sea shells,star fish and moss around different areas of the skull until you're happy with the finished product.

Mermaid Skull Centerpiece step 5
Step
6

Group the skulls onto a gold charger and arrange navy flecked votives and gold beads around the skulls. For an added spooky effect, add tea lights inside the votives and watch them flicker as the dusk turns into a dark and creepy night.

See the complete Haunted Mermaid Halloween Party as well as DIY Mermaid Crowns, Mermaid Skeleton Favor Boxes and a Mermaid Skull Centerpiece.

Mermaid Skull Centerpiece step 6

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