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Halloween Candy Bucket

Make this Halloween treat bucket that glows in the dark with just a few supplies!
15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Author Angie Holden

Equipment

  • Paintbrushes

What You Will Need

  • Witch's bucket
  • Testors Craft Paint in black and green glow-in-the-dark
  • Spooky hand
  • Foam block
  • Industrial adhesive

Instructions

  • If your skeleton hand isn't long enough to come out of the top of your bucket, find a foam block to put under it to lift it up.
    If you need one, paint your foam block black so it blends into your bucket and is less noticeable when empty. A sponge brush is a good choice to cover the foam block in a thick coat of paint.
    Allow this to dry completely, hiwch may take a while.
  • In the meantime, you can start working on your Halloween candy basket itself. Glow-in-the-dark paint is perfect for Halloween!
    Add a thick layer of paint around the top rim and some thick random drips around the sides.
    Allow this to dry completely. One coat may be enough, but you can add a second coat if you need it.
  • After your paint dries, use the industrial adhesive to attach the foam block to the bottom of the bucket.
  • Next, use additional adhesive to attach the hand to the top of the foam block. Allow plenty of drying time.
  • Your bucket is done! Fill it up with treats and get busy handing them out!