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Build Your Own LEGO Skull from Noah Scalin's Skull-A-Day Project

3D model assembly guide for a sheep figure made from building blocks. Noah Scalin—proprietor of the web famous Skull-A-Day project—has teamed up with LEGO engineer/artist Clay Morrow to provide instructions for Scalin's LEGO skull first posted back in '08. Rendered with LDView, Morrow dissected the original piece and put together full instructions (including a parts list) now available as a free downloadable PDF.

For those who haven't heard of Skull-A-Day, the project is an effort by Scalin to create a one skull per day for the duration of an entire year. First started back in '07, the project has extended to a 5-year-long effort, with the specific challenges varying yearly (though all skull-related, of course). This year, Scalin has challenged himself to create 100 skull paintings throughout the duration of 2011.

If you find yourself bitten by the "skull bug", Morrow's LEGO project is a good starting point! For more inspiration, scroll down for a selection of Scalin's past works.

Fresh assortment of colorful vegetables arranged in a circular pattern.

Avocado carved into a skull shape on a wooden surface.

Skull-shaped computer mouse on a red background.

Carved watermelon resembling a skull.

A handmade mask resembling a skull made from plastic material.

Sparkler drawing of a skull in dark surroundings.

A skull shape created with razor blade pieces arranged on a white background.

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