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.
Students??? Interpretations.
Puzzle-Pieced Composition.
Wall-Mounted Candleholder.
Creating With Puff Paint.
Colorful Puff -Paint Creations.
Painting on Glass.
Building Skeleton Puppets.
Patterns.
Resources.
Index.