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.
![Pincushion Head Gold Babydoll Head With Velvet Rice Ball as Pincushion With Pins](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/9/19/1/Original_NikkAlcaraz_Curiosities43.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1663607072748.jpeg)
Nikk Alcaraz
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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.
![Pincushion Head Gold Babydoll Head With Velvet Rice Ball as Pincushion With Pins](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/9/19/1/Original_NikkAlcaraz_Curiosities41.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1663607073100.jpeg)
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).
![First, remove the head from the doll. Then, use a craft knife to cut the top of the head evenly across. Next, use a foam brush to paint the babydoll head with antique gold rub ’n buff wax and use a cotton cloth to shine the head. Slide a nylon stocking over a pint glass and pour dried rice into the glass. Carefully remove the rice-filled stocking and tie a knot to form a small ball. Next, layer a 12x12 piece of velvet fabric and a 12x12 piece of lace fabric together and place the rice ball in the center. Use a rubber band to cinch the top of the ball. Turn the knotted side upside down and place it inside the babydoll head. Push colorful pins inside the velvety soft babydoll head and try not to have nightmares.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/9/19/1/Original_NikkAlcaraz_Curiosities46.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1663607073110.jpeg)
Nikk Alcaraz
![First, remove the head from the doll. Then, use a craft knife to cut the top of the head evenly across. Next, use a foam brush to paint the babydoll head with antique gold rub ’n buff wax and use a cotton cloth to shine the head. Slide a nylon stocking over a pint glass and pour dried rice into the glass. Carefully remove the rice-filled stocking and tie a knot to form a small ball. Next, layer a 12x12 piece of velvet fabric and a 12x12 piece of lace fabric together and place the rice ball in the center. Use a rubber band to cinch the top of the ball. Turn the knotted side upside down and place it inside the babydoll head. Push colorful pins inside the velvety soft babydoll head and try not to have nightmares.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/9/19/1/Original_NikkAlcaraz_Curiosities49.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1663607074170.jpeg)
Nikk Alcaraz
![First, remove the head from the doll. Then, use a craft knife to cut the top of the head evenly across. Next, use a foam brush to paint the babydoll head with antique gold rub ’n buff wax and use a cotton cloth to shine the head. Slide a nylon stocking over a pint glass and pour dried rice into the glass. Carefully remove the rice-filled stocking and tie a knot to form a small ball. Next, layer a 12x12 piece of velvet fabric and a 12x12 piece of lace fabric together and place the rice ball in the center. Use a rubber band to cinch the top of the ball. Turn the knotted side upside down and place it inside the babydoll head. Push colorful pins inside the velvety soft babydoll head and try not to have nightmares.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/9/19/1/Original_NikkAlcaraz_Curiosities50.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1663607073495.jpeg)
Nikk Alcaraz
![First, remove the head from the doll. Then, use a craft knife to cut the top of the head evenly across. Next, use a foam brush to paint the babydoll head with antique gold rub ’n buff wax and use a cotton cloth to shine the head. Slide a nylon stocking over a pint glass and pour dried rice into the glass. Carefully remove the rice-filled stocking and tie a knot to form a small ball. Next, layer a 12x12 piece of velvet fabric and a 12x12 piece of lace fabric together and place the rice ball in the center. Use a rubber band to cinch the top of the ball. Turn the knotted side upside down and place it inside the babydoll head. Push colorful pins inside the velvety soft babydoll head and try not to have nightmares.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/9/19/1/Original_NikkAlcaraz_Curiosities52.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1663607074785.jpeg)
Nikk Alcaraz
![First, remove the head from the doll. Then, use a craft knife to cut the top of the head evenly across. Next, use a foam brush to paint the babydoll head with antique gold rub ’n buff wax and use a cotton cloth to shine the head. Slide a nylon stocking over a pint glass and pour dried rice into the glass. Carefully remove the rice-filled stocking and tie a knot to form a small ball. Next, layer a 12x12 piece of velvet fabric and a 12x12 piece of lace fabric together and place the rice ball in the center. Use a rubber band to cinch the top of the ball. Turn the knotted side upside down and place it inside the babydoll head. Push colorful pins inside the velvety soft babydoll head and try not to have nightmares.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/9/19/1/Original_NikkAlcaraz_Curiosities55.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1663607074427.jpeg)
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).
![Slide a nylon stocking over a pint glass and pour dried rice into the glass. Carefully remove the rice-filled stocking and tie a knot to form a small ball.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/9/19/1/Original_NikkAlcaraz_Curiosities60.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1663607075046.jpeg)
Nikk Alcaraz
![Use a rubber band to cinch the top of the ball. Turn the knotted side upside down and place it inside the babydoll head. Push colorful pins inside the velvety soft babydoll head and try not to have nightmares.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/9/19/1/Original_NikkAlcaraz_Curiosities64.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1663607075780.jpeg)
Nikk Alcaraz
![Next, layer a 12x12 piece of velvet fabric and a 12x12 piece of lace fabric together and place the rice ball in the center. Use a rubber band to cinch the top of the ball. Turn the knotted side upside down and place it inside the babydoll head. Push colorful pins inside the velvety soft babydoll head and try not to have nightmares.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/9/19/1/Original_NikkAlcaraz_Curiosities65.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1663607075509.jpeg)
Nikk Alcaraz
![Next, layer a 12x12 piece of velvet fabric and a 12x12 piece of lace fabric together and place the rice ball in the center. Use a rubber band to cinch the top of the ball. Turn the knotted side upside down and place it inside the babydoll head. Push colorful pins inside the velvety soft babydoll head and try not to have nightmares.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/9/19/1/Original_NikkAlcaraz_Curiosities69.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1663607076785.jpeg)
Nikk Alcaraz
![Make this pincushion babydoll head for all your Halloween crafting season with tips and tricks from content creator and food artist Nikk Alcaraz. To make your own, you will need a thrift store babydoll, craft knife, gold rub ’n buff, a cotton cloth, 12x12 lace and 12x12 velvet fabric, rice, a rubber band, nylon stockings, pins, a foam brush and scissors.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/9/19/1/Original_NikkAlcaraz_Curiosities42.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1663607072278.jpeg)
Nikk Alcaraz
Peculiar Projects From Nikk Alcaraz
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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