Painting pumpkins instead of carving them has several perks. Painted pumpkins last longer than carved ones. You don’t have to worry about your little ones and sharp objects. Plus, you can be as artsy as you want to be with glitter, stickers, or whatever else your creative heart desires!
Picking a Pumpkin
The perfect painting pumpkin has a smooth, even surface. Be sure to choose one without bruises, scratches, and lumps. Unless lumpy is the look you’re going for. A bumpy pumpkin could make for a great goblin! Great painting pumpkin varieties include Baby Pam, Sugar Pie, Lumina, or Cotton Candy.
Clean Your Pumpkin Up
Dirt and paint don’t mix. Use a damp rag or paper towel to gently get rid of any dirt and grime from your pumpkin. Avoid using items like rough scrubbing pads as this can damage your pumpkin. Use a soft cloth to thoroughly dry your pumpkin and keep the stem area dry. A wet stem can cause pumpkin rot.
Tools
Acrylic paint is a great option for painting pumpkins as it dries quickly and allows you to paint over the first layer in a short time period. Go-to painting tools include cheap paint brushes, cotton swabs, sponges, and cotton balls. A damp cloth works great for wiping away any mistakes.
Go nuts!
Make your pumpkin shine with fun embellishments like glitter, sequins, pom poms, or rhinestones. Add googly eyes to create faces! Incorporate glow-in-the-dark paint to make your pumpkin stand out at night!
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