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Treasure Gold Pumpkins

Accent your fall pumpkins with this shimmering gold pumpkin idea! Make your autumn pumpkins stand out on Halloween night by adding a touch of shimmer to your pumpkin decor.

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint Logo

At a Glance:

Project #15547 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Patina, 2 oz. - 2951

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Sap Green, 2 oz. - 2985

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Vintage White, 2 oz. - 2939

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
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FolkArt ® Painting Tools - Stencil Tape, 3/4" x 25 yds. - 50380

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
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FolkArt ® Treasure Gold™ - Gold, 2 oz. - 3081

Number Needed: 1 $7.99
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Other Supplies

  • 1 Large Pumpkin
  • 1 Medium Pumpkin
  • 2 Small Pumpkins
  • Pencil
  • Googly Eyes
  • Hot Glue

instructions

  1. Basecoat your smaller pumpkin with Parchment and let dry.
  2. Paint the top half of your bigger pumpkin with Patina and let dry.
  3. Paint your googly eyes with Treasure Gold and let them dry. Once they're dry, glue them in a row along your small pumpkin. See project photo for reference.
  4. Use your stencil tape to tape off a stripe in the center of your larger pumpkin. Paint the stripe with Indigo Night and let dry.
  5. Tape off the bottom, unpainted part of your larger pumpkin and paint it with Treasure Gold. Let dry.
  6. Paint the stems of both of your pumpkins with Treasure Gold and let dry.

Watch a Video Tutorial

resources

Related Resources

FolkArt Formula Guide

FolkArt Formula Guide

Crafting a new surface? Learn which FolkArt paint works best!

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FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint Frequently Asked Questions

FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint Frequently Asked Questions

Most commonly asked questions about FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint.

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Related FAQs

Yes, the fabric painted mixture (1 part FolkArt Textile Medium – 2 parts FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint), can be thinned with water to create detail linework. It can also be “spritzed” onto fabric using a clean pump spray bottle.
Yes, it is UV and weather resistant and can be used both indoors on curtains, glassware and wood as well as outdoors on terra cotta and garden signs.
Yes, painted glassware can be safely washed by hand and are top shelf dishwasher safe without chipping, cracking or fading. Do not soak in water.
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Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

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