Spooky Halloween DIY Décor Ideas with Glow & Chalkboard Spray Paint
For a dynamic and interactive twist on Halloween DIY décor, using glow-in-the-dark spray paint and chalkboard spray paint offers both visual delight and a fun, customizable element. Here we create a skeleton and framed art with black chalkboard paint allowing you to create your own spooky scenes and messages. We also had fun highlighting certain details on glow decorations like skulls, frames and other spooky décor that will appear to float ominously in the darkness. The versatility of these two types of paints allows for endless creative possibilities, making your Halloween DIY décor both chilling and clever.
Supplies Needed:
• COLORSHOT Premium Glow in the Dark Spray Paint Lightning Bug
• COLORSHOT Premium Chalkboard Spray Paint Blackboard
• Assorted Halloween décor items
• Protective gloves and mask
• Newspaper or a drop cloth
• Hanger
• Painter’s tape
• Sandpaper (optional)
• Disposable plastic cup
• Small paintbrush
Project 1: Chalkboard Paint Life-Size Skeleton
Use hanger to hang skeleton above drop cloth for painting. If desired, you can roughen the surfaces of your skeleton with sandpaper to help the paint adhere. Shake can of COLORSHOT Chalkboard Spray Paint Blackboard vigorously for at least 1 minute. Apply spray in smooth, even strokes. Let dry between coats. Add additional coats until desired coverage is achieved. Let dry. Paint is fully cured in 24 hours. Use chalk to apply your graphics to dried paint surface on skeleton. Hang in a fun place and watch the reactions!
Project 2: Glowing Mini Yoga Skeleton Trio
Set your skeleton figurines on a protected work surface. Shake can of COLORSHOT Glow in the Dark Spray Paint Lightning Bug vigorously for at least 1 minute. Hold can 6-10 inches from figurines and apply spray in smooth, even strokes. Let dry between coats. Add additional coats until desired coverage is achieved. Let dry. Paint is fully cured in 24 hours. Let your painted skeletons charge in sunlight or artificial light to activate the glow-in-the-dark effects!
Project 3: Chalkboard Paint Trick or Treat Sign
Remove center art from frame and set aside. Mask off areas surrounding art to be painted. Shake can of COLORSHOT Chalkboard Spray Paint Blackboard vigorously for at least 1 minute. Apply spray in smooth, even strokes. Let dry between coats. Add additional coats until desired coverage is achieved. Let dry. Paint is fully cured in 24 hours. Use chalk to apply your message or graphics to dried paint surface. Place back in frame and display!
Project 4: Glowing Ghosts in Field Picture
Remove ghost center art from frame. Place art on protected surface. Shake can of COLORSHOT Glow in the Dark Spray Paint Lightning Bug vigorously for at least 1 minute. Spray glow paint into a disposable plastic cup until a puddle forms. Use paintbrush to apply coats of paint to inside ghost artwork and around details. Add additional coats until desired coverage is achieved. Let dry. Paint is fully cured in 24 hours. Let your painted ghosts charge in sunlight or artificial light to activate the glow-in-the-dark effects!
Project 5: Glowing Striped Frame
Remove center art and glass from frame. Use painter’s tape to mask off the dark stripes of frame, leaving only the white stripes exposed. Place masked off frame onto protected work surface. Shake can of COLORSHOT Glow in the Dark Spray Paint Lightning Bug vigorously for at least 1 minute. Hold can 6-10 inches from figurines and apply spray to frame in smooth, even strokes. Let dry between coats. Add additional coats until desired coverage is achieved. Let dry. Paint is fully cured in 24 hours. Place center art and glass piece back into frame. Let your painted frame charge in sunlight or artificial light to activate the glow-in-the-dark effects!
Project 6: Glowing Skulls in Bowl
Place your skulls on a protected work surface. Shake can of COLORSHOT Glow in the Dark Spray Paint Lightning Bug vigorously for at least 1 minute. Hold can 6-10 inches from figurines and apply spray in smooth, even strokes. Let dry between coats. Add additional coats until desired coverage is achieved. Let dry. Paint is fully cured in 24 hours. Let your skull glow decorations charge in sunlight or artificial light to activate the glow-in-the-dark effects!
Are you ready to get your Halloween party started? Show us how you’re using COLORSHOT for your DIY Halloween décor projects and tag us on social media @mycolorshot!
Check out these helpful links and get ready to give your DIYs a glowing makeover with COLORSHOT!
· Browse COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint Shades
· Find COLORSHOT at a Store Near You
· Learn Spray Painting Techniques