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Apple Barrel Pastel Pumpkins

Instead of carving a pumpkin this Halloween, try painting it! Paint your fall pumpkins with a touch of soft color to create these beautiful works of art.

This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo

At a Glance:

Project #15541 Skill Level: Beginner
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz. - 20503

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Yellow, 2 oz. - 20513

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Lavender Sachet, 2 oz. - 21893

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Aquamarine, 2 oz. - 20774

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Cloudless, 2 oz. - 20741

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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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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Other Supplies

  • 1 Large Pumpkin
  • 1 Medium Pumpkin
 

instructions

  1. Basecoat your largest pumpkin with White and let dry.
  2. Basecoat your medium pumpkin with Cloudless and let dry.
  3. Tape off  three stripes on the center of your large pumpkin and paint the inside of your stripes with Bright Yellow, Lavender Sachet, and Aquamarine. Let dry.
  4. Paint White raindrops on your medium pumpkin and let dry.

resources

Related Videos

Learn more about Apple Barrel Craft Paint!

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Learn about Apple Barrel Multi-Surface Paint

Find out more about Apple Barrel Multi-Surface Paint by watching this video!

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Find out more about Apple Barrel Multi-Surface Paint by watching this video!

Learn about Apple Barrel Gloss Acrylic Paint

Find out more about Apple Barrel Gloss Acrylic Paint by watching this video.

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Find out more about Apple Barrel Gloss Acrylic Paint by watching this video.

Related Resources

Apple Barrel Paints FAQ

Apple Barrel Paints FAQ

Learn how to use Apple Barrel Paints!

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Related FAQs

No, FolkArt® Shinys are not the same as Apple Barrel Gloss. FolkArt® Shinys were developed to have a higher gloss finish than Apple Barrel Gloss. Also, FolkArt® Shinys are color matched to the corresponding FolkArt® Acrylic Color and have the same high pigment load and intense color.
Yes, Apple Barrels paints can be mixed to create a new color value or hue. 
Yes, you can use both FolkArt paint on plaster. However, because plaster is very porous and sometimes dusty, you will need to first seal the piece with a clear acrylic matte spray sealer.
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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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