How To Spray Paint Pumpkins - Easy Thanksgiving Decor DIY - Kelsey Bang (2024)

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What is the easiest way to paint a pumpkin? ›

Start by drawing a design on your pumpkin using pencil — whether it's simple or intricate. Trace your pencil lines with puff paint and let dry completely for a few hours. Cover the stem of the pumpkin with masking tape and spray your pumpkin with matte spray paint or chalk paint, and let dry.

Evan uses spray paint to create collections of pumpkins in different shades of the same color, to paint the stems of the pumpkins in contrasting shades, and to set a base coat for more detailed work. He recommends Montana Gold spray paint (from $8.78, dickblick.com).

Once you are done spray painting, let your pumpkins dry for a few hours. When they are dry bring them inside for some fun! It usually takes about 2-3 hours to dry. If its colder out, it will take longer for the pumpkins to dry.

Instructions. In a medium bowl, mix the shaving cream, ¾ cup of glue, and a few drops of orange food coloring until incorporated. This makes puff paint! Using a paint brush, paint the pumpkins orange including the stem.

Acrylic paints are ideal for decorating pumpkins as they adhere well, dry quickly, and offer a wide range of vibrant colors.

Next press fingers with paint stripes onto the pumpkin, working your way around the pumpkin until you are happy with the designs. Let dry completely. Once the pumpkin is dry, top it with a fun matching bow to finish your colorful candy corn design for pumpkins!

Coat the entire pumpkin with an acrylic sealer to keep the decorative paint from peeling. Coat the top half of the pumpkin and let it dry. Flip it over and repeat for the bottom half. You can use either a spray- or brush-on sealer.

I found that the easiest way to do this is to stick a dowel in the bottom of each pumpkin. You can hold the dowel and rotate the pumpkin around while you spray on the paint. Then stick the dowel into a piece of styrofoam or the ground to let the paint dry. Be sure to work in light, thin coats.

Here's what you need:

acrylic sealer (spray or brush on) acrylic paints.

Spray daily with a pumpkin spray (either store bought or homemade) Spray with WD-40 (just once or after each soak) Rub with petroleum jelly (just once or after each soak)

How long to let spray paint dry before turning over? ›

Find yourself a baby pumpkin (the smallest one you can find) and flip it upside down to make the top of your cupcake. Paint the pumpkin using the color of your favorite icing, stick the pumpkin in a cupcake wrapper, and, while the paint is still drying, add sprinkles (you can also glue them on after the paint dries).

If you want to try out your pumpkin painting ideas, it is important that you prepare your pumpkin properly to help your paint stick and look good for longer. Painting straight onto an unprepared pumpkin could lead to peeling paint and less-than-ideal-looking Halloween decorating ideas.

Though this is optional, applying a sealer to the pumpkin's surface before painting will help the paint better adhere to the surface. Purchase a craft-grade sealer at a hobby or craft store.

When painting a pumpkin, you'll want to avoid hard, bristly brushes. Instead, opt for sponge brushes and brushes with softer bristles so you don't damage the skin or scratch your pumpkin. If your pumpkin is already pretty rough, though, bristly brushes might be best.

A Halloween epiphany: No-carve pumpkins can look just as good as—if not better than—the carved pumpkin of your dreams. Designs can be painted, taped, dripped, drawn, or glued on, to name just a few.

Acrylic paints also adhere well to a pumpkin's uneven and textured surface with a smooth and even finish. It's non-toxic and allows for easy cleanup with soap and water, making it a great kid-friendly choice.