Halloween is the perfect excuse to add something a little spooky to your miniature collection! This DIY miniature witch is made from simple craft materials, with a paper cone for her dress, yarn for her hair, and lots of tiny handmade details.
She’s surprisingly easy to put together, and you can easily change the colors and accessories to give your little witch her own personality. Here’s how I made mine, step by step!
Materials You’ll Need
Basically, all you need are these materials that you might even already have around the house!
Black foam sheets (plain and glitter foam)
Wooden bead for the head
Orange embroidery thread or yarn for the hair
Thin craft wire for the arms
Strong craft glue (such as B-6000)
Scissors
A small piece of cardboard for wrapping the thread
Black paper or cardstock for wrapping the wire arms
Step-by-step tutorial
Step 1: Make the Witch’s Body and Top
Start with a rectangular piece of black cardstock. Roll the paper into a cone, overlapping the sides until you have a narrow top and a wider base. Glue the overlapping edge together, then trim the bottom with scissors so the cone stands flat. This will form the witch’s long dress and body.
Next, cut a fan-shaped piece of black glitter foam. Trim the wider edge into several uneven points to create the jagged bottom of her top.
Wrap the glitter foam around the narrow end of the paper cone and glue the edges together. The pointed sections should overlap the top of the black dress, as you can see in the final photo.
Step 2: Add the Witch’s Head
Apply a small amount of strong craft glue to the very top of the body. Then place a round wooden bead on top to create the witch’s head.
Hold it in position for a moment and make sure the bead sits straight before leaving the glue to dry completely.
Step 3: Make and Attach the Hair
Wrap orange embroidery thread repeatedly around a small piece of cardboard until you have a nice thick bundle.
Tie the threads together securely at one end, then cut through the loops at the opposite end and remove them from the cardboard.
Add a little glue to the top and back of the wooden bead and place the tied section of thread over it. Arrange the strands so they fall down both sides of the witch’s head to create her long orange hair.
Step 4: Make the Witch’s Hat
Cut a small piece of black glitter foam and roll it into a narrow cone, overlapping the edges slightly so it keeps its shape.
Use another piece of the same foam to make the brim of the hat. Attach the cone to the center, then trim the foam around it into a neat circle.
Place the finished pointed hat on top of the witch’s head, over the orange hair, and glue it securely in place.
Step 5: Make and Attach the Arms
Cut a piece of thin wire for the witch’s arms. Next, cut a narrow strip of black foam and wrap it tightly around the wire.
Twist the foam-covered wire between your fingers to give it a slightly textured, uneven look.
Make the arms this way, then glue it to each side of the witch’s upper body. Bend and position them however you like—the wire inside makes the arms easy to pose.
And there you go, done!
I also have a video on YouTube where I create another Halloween witch; feel free to check it out!
And That’s It!
And there you have it—a cute little miniature witch made from just a few simple craft materials! I especially love how the orange hair and glittery black hat give her so much character.
You can easily change the colors, hairstyle, or size to create a whole collection of tiny witches. A fun and inexpensive little project for a Halloween-filled afternoon with the kids!
