Skeleton Skull Halloween Accent

The Skeleton Skull Halloween Accent is a moulded decorative skull sized to sit on a mantel, a shelf or a table rather than to be worn or handled. The moulding is detailed enough to read properly at close range, which is where most inexpensive skulls fall apart.

A matte finish is what makes the difference: gloss reads as plastic immediately, while matte holds shadow in the recesses and passes for something heavier than it is. Grouped in threes with candles it does more work than a single larger piece.

It stores flat-ish and stacks with others, so it comes out year after year rather than being replaced. Velleora Home Decor kept the base weighted so it does not topple. Keep it away from open flames and out of reach of young children and pets, and dust with a soft dry brush.

• Detailed moulding that holds up at close range
• Matte finish holds shadow, avoids a plastic look
• Groups well in threes with candles
• Weighted base resists toppling
• Keep clear of open flames; not a toy