Easy DIY Pumpkin Painting Ideas
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It is time to unleash the baby monsters, Dracula, vampires, werewolves and other cute evils. It is Halloween time. Well, the first thing that comes to our mind’s eye when we talk about the ghoul day is pumpkins and jack o’lantern, isn’t it?
Fun fact: The jack o’lantern tradition came from the Irish people, linking it to a local legend called Stingy Jack. Being stingy, he is said to have bargained with the Devil and was doomed to roam around the planet with nothing but a lamp made of a hollow turnip. Based on this legend, the Irish folks used turnips and other root vegetables that were carved and used as lanterns. When the Irish reached America, they were introduced to pumpkins and began using them for lamps. Over time, pumpkins went on to be used beyond just lanterns. Turning into décor as well, today, pumpkins are synonymous with Halloween.
The use of pumpkins came in different styles. Carving, lanterns, artificial pumpkins, candy basket, and so on. However, pumpkins have changed the way they are used and the present trend is to paint them.
“Did you say paint?”
Yes. You read that right.
The new fad is to paint the pumpkins to give them an overhaul of sorts.
So here we have list of DIY ideas that you can implement in this year’s Halloween décor, while avoiding the laborious cutting and flesh removing.
1. Stencil Painting
In our pursuit to look for décor ideas, we stumbled across this one. While it seems a little complex, it is actually easy. You’ll need a creepy face stencil, spray paint, and of course, a nice pumpkin.
Wash the pumpkin and wipe it dry. Stick the stencil on the pumpkin where you want them to be. More intricate the stencils are, the prettier it is bound to look in the end.
After sticking the stencil, spray the chosen color evenly on the pumpkin. If needed, add a second coat of paint for a solid look.
Let it dry and remove the stencils carefully. Viola! You have a stunning pumpkin décor. Try different colors or stick to a pastel. Go crazy!
2. Clay Pumpkin Cuteness
Now, this is a tad bit of work. But, we mean the “tad” part.
You will need some clear paint and some clay for this.
Paint the pumpkins evenly for a glossy smooth look. Make structures of eyes nose and mouth with clay. Alternately, you can make small clay balls of different colors and stick them right in with toothpicks.
Also, instead of clear paint, you can go all out and use solid colors.
3. Halloween Message Pumpkins
This one is vaguely similar to the previous one. But, it would be an awesome one with messages on it.
Not only will this idea work for décor, but it would be a great gift for friends and dear ones.
For this, you will need paint and adhesive letters.
Clean the pumpkin and paint it with a solid color. For this décor piece, it would be best if the paint and the stickers are of contrasting colors.
If you want to take it one step further, after painting it solid, wait for it to dry. On top of that, you can add some ghoul-y message in calligraphy. This one will work wonders.
4. Face On The Pumpkin
This one apparently never gets old. There are so many spooky and funny faces that go well with the stout pumpkins.
As always, start with a solid paint, and then go on to add eyes and other features. Also, you can paint them completely in sunny or bumblebee yellow, and add faces that look like emoticons. This is going to add to the fun-factor of your décor.
5. The Golden Pumpkin
Getting this one done is a no-brainer, and it can add charm to your décor like nothing else. Clean the pumpkins and paint a layer or two of gold paint, and they are good to be used immediately.
You need to make sure that no fingerprint or smudging happens on the wet paint. That could seriously kill the lustrous look you are going for. If you want to go crazy, add black solid paint and brush spray some gold on it.
6. Monochrome Pumpkin
As many colors as there may be, there is something magical about monochrome. And that is particularly true with black and white. Gather a few pumpkins and play around with combinations of black, white, and the numerous grays — iron, ash, smoke, cement, and whatnot.
7. Glittery Wonder
Now, this could be slightly messy, but if you manage to pull it off, it will be absolutely awesome. Once you clean the pumpkin, paint it in a solid or a mixture of colors. Wait for it to dry completely. Once dried, gently apply adhesives on the pain and sprinkle glitter on the paint. Using glitter that goes with the paint will make it look good.
If you want to experiment, try and mix the paint with the adhesive and coat the pumpkin with that, and then, glitter away!
So, these are some of the ideas that you can implement to make them pumpkins jolly good. And, there is a special feeling about creating something on your own. So, this Halloween, put on your apron and your creative cap to get the pumpkins rolling.
Happy Halloween!
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