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Glow-in-the-Dark Pumpkin Tree

Turn three pumpkins into a glowing pumpkin tree! Stack three pumpkins, paint a tree pattern, and add a glowing background to make your tree stand out. This project is a great addition to your front porch on Halloween night.

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At a Glance:

#4653 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
supplies

Apple Barrel ® - Glow-In-The-Dark Yellow, 2 oz. - 20485

Number Needed: 1 $1.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Gloss™ - Black, 2 oz. - 20662

Number Needed: 1 $1.49
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MARTHA STEWART LASER-CUT STENCIL HOLIDAY ICO

Number Needed: 1 $13.49
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instructions

Other Supplies

6 ½” white craft pumpkin, 9” white craft pumpkin, 13” white craft pumpkin, Grapevine wired twine, Pencil, Hot glue, #2 flat brush, Stencil brush, #2 flat brush

Instructions

1. Basecoat the pumpkins with Yellow Glow in the Dark. Apply a few coats. Allow to dry completely.

2. Cut a hole in the bottom of the 9” and the 6 ½” pumpkins and hot glue all the pumpkins together to create a tower.

3. Trace the tree pattern provided or draw your own on to the pumpkins. Paint with Black.

4. Stencil the bats to the pumpkins as shown using Black.

5. Paint the grapevine twine with Black. Punch a hole in the top of the small pumpkin and hot glue some twine into the holes.

6. Using the stencil brush, dip the brush in the Black, wipe off excess. Using your thumb brush the stencil brush over the thumbnail to create a splatter look onto the pumpkins

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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.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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