How To Make A Mari Lwyd Horse Skull Out Of EVA Foam - Free Template - Welsh Christmas Tradition
by SKS Props
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What this video covers
SKS Props walks through the full construction of a Mari Lwyd horse skull — a prop rooted in Welsh holiday folklore — entirely from HD EVA foam using a free downloadable template. The build is notably lightweight, making it practical to carry or wear during the traditional door-to-door rhyming challenge. A pull-string mechanism is incorporated to open and close the jaw, elevating it from static prop to interactive puppet. The finished skull is decorated with ears, ornaments, ribbons, and bells in keeping with the authentic tradition.
Key takeaways
- ◆Free skull template available on the SKS Props website to get started
- ◆HD foam keeps the finished prop very lightweight and wearable
- ◆Pull-string movable jaw adds interactive, puppet-like functionality
- ◆Traditional Mari Lwyd decoration — ribbons, bells, and ornaments — is explained alongside the build
- ◆Covers the full pipeline: cutting, shaping, sealing with Plasti Dip/Flexbond, and acrylic painting
Who this is for
Cosplayers, prop makers, and folklore enthusiasts who want to build a wearable, interactive Mari Lwyd horse skull for holiday performances or Halloween events using accessible foam-crafting techniques.
Tools mentioned
- • heat gun
- • Dremel
- • Dremel flex shaft
- • wood burner/hot knife
- • utility knife
- • hobby knife
- • hot glue gun
- • cutting mat
- • mechanical pencil
- • sanding drums
Materials mentioned
- • HD foam
- • foam clay
- • foam dowels
- • PVC board
- • wood dowels
- • PVC pipe
- • super glue
- • contact cement
- • Plasti Dip
- • Flexbond
- • acrylic paints
- • clear Christmas bulbs
- • ribbon
- • bells
⚠ Safety notes
Use heat gun and hot knife in a well-ventilated area; exercise caution with sharp utility knives and hobby knives during foam cutting.
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