DIY This Peculiar Doll Head Pincushion
Pay homage to a classic horror movie with this twisted (and somehow cute) doll head pincushion, perfect for Halloween crafting.

Nikk Alcaraz

Sewing the kids’ Halloween costumes doesn’t have to be a bore, especially when you’ve got a little helper nearby. Food artist and content creator Nikk Alcaraz shares a quick and creepy DIY that’s sure to have you sticking around for more Halloween crafts with this velvety-soft doll head pincushion.

Nikk Alcaraz
Materials + Tools
- gold Rub 'n Buff Wax Metallic Finish
- baby doll
- craft knife
- cotton cloth
- 12 x 12" velvet fabric
- 12 x 12" lace fabric
- dried rice
- rubber band
- nylon stocking
- pins
- foam brush
- scissors
1. Prep Head
Remove the head from the doll's body (Image 1). Then, use a craft knife to cut evenly across the top of the doll's head and remove the excess (Image 2). Next, add a dot of gold Rub ’n Buff Wax to the doll head (Image 3) and use a foam brush to paint it on (Image 4). Last, use a cotton cloth to buff the head (Image 5).

Nikk Alcaraz

Nikk Alcaraz

Nikk Alcaraz

Nikk Alcaraz

Nikk Alcaraz
2. Make Pincushion
Slide a nylon stocking over a pint glass and pour dried rice into it (Image 1). Carefully remove the rice-filled stocking and tie a knot in it to form a small ball. Then use scissors to trim the excess (Image 2). Next, layer a 12 x 12" piece of velvet fabric and a 12 x 12" piece of lace fabric together (Image 3) and use a rubber band to cinch the top of the ball together (Image 4). Turn the knotted side upside down and place it inside the doll head. Push colorful pins inside the velvety soft doll head and try not to have nightmares (Image 5).

Nikk Alcaraz

Nikk Alcaraz

Nikk Alcaraz

Nikk Alcaraz

Nikk Alcaraz
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Nikk Alcaraz is a DIY and food artist based in Los Angeles, California, and the founder of Practical Peculiarities, a creative hub for all peculiar food and crafts.
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