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Making Skeletons with Q Tips
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How to Make a Q-Tip Skeleton

Make an adorable Q-tip skeleton using our free printable skull template and simple supplies like cotton swabs, glue, and cardstock. This easy Halloween craft is perfect for kids and adds a fun, not-so-spooky touch to your seasonal decor!
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Yield: 1 Q-tip skeleton
Author: Debbie Chapman
Cost: $1

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

Step 1: Find what you need

  • Gather your supplies and materials.
    Q-tip Skeleton Supplies

Step 2: Cut the paper and Q-tips

  • Cut a piece of coloured cardstock into 4 quarters. We'll be using 1/4 of the page.
    Q-tip Skeleton
  • To make your skeleton you'll need about 8 Q-tips.
    Q-tip Skeleton
  • First cut the cotton bud (the fluffy tip) off one end of the Q-tip.
    Q-tip Skeleton
  • Then repeat on the other side, so you have 2 buds and a stem (the plain center section).
    Q-tip Skeleton
  • Cut up the rest of the Q-tips. You'll need 2 stems and 8 buds to make your skeleton. You'll also want to cut 4 Q-tips in half to create 8 stems with buds.
    NOTE: You can also use a full page of cardstock and use full size Q-tips instead of cutting them. This will be easier for younger kids.
    Q-tip Skeleton

Step 3: Glue the skeleton to the page

  • Add a thin line of tacky glue to a stem section.
    Q-tip Skeleton
  • Place the stem vertically for the skeleton's spine. Then add the second stem horizontally below the spine, creating the pelvis.
    Q-tip Skeleton
  • Use 4 stems with buds to create the legs and feet. Place the first sections bud up, for the hips, and the other 2 the opposite direction.
    Q-tip Skeleton
  • Glue 8 buds to the spine, 4 on either side with the buds facing out, creating the rib cage.
    Q-tip Skeleton
  • Then use 4 stems with buds for the arms, gluing 2 on either side.
    Q-tip Skeleton

Step 4: Add the skull template

  • Print our free sugar skull template (find the link above!) and cut out one of the skulls.
    Q-tip Skeleton
  • Add a thin layer of glue to the back of the skull (or use glue tape) and set it in place.
    Q-tip Skeleton
  • Your Q-tip skeleton is complete!
    Q-tip Skeleton
  • Now have fun making more skeleton crafts with different colours of paper. You can create all kinds of fun dancing positions for the skeleton to be in!
    Q-tip Skeleton

Notes

Looking for more skeleton and skull crafts? Here's a few of our favourites:
Bag of Bones
Felt Sugar Skull Pattern
Paper Plate Day of the Dead Mask