Email Signup

Subscribe to the Plaid Crafts Newsletter for craft project ideas, product news, our live events, and more!

20% Off Gifts for Mom!

Spend $60+ to save 20% site-wide for Mother's Day gifts and upcycled projects! Explore the NEW! FolkArt® Murano™ Glass Paint and Mod Podge Multi! Check out our Mother's Day Projects for inspirational ideas. Get free U.S. ground shipping on orders $60+! This promotion cannot be combined with other promos. See shipping details.

Use Code

Sale Ends 4/13/24

FolkArt Classic Poured Pumpkin

Did you know you can paint pour on a pumpkin? Add marbled and swirled patterns to your fall pumpkin porch decor with the colors of this beautiful pouring project. Combine the trend of pouring with your favorite season!

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo

At a Glance:

Project #15546 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt ® Brush Sets - Soft Grip - Wash Brush Set - 50603E

Number Needed: 1 $5.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Pouring Medium™, 16 oz. - 2689

Number Needed: 1 $10.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wrought Iron, 2 oz. - 925

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Tangerine, 2 oz. - 627

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Yellow Citron, 2 oz. - 503

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Violet Pansy, 2 oz. - 440

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Medium Gray, 2 oz. - 425

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Other Supplies

  • Pumpkin
  • Disposable Cups
  • Wood Craft Sticks/Disposable Spoon
  • Poster Board/Newspaper/Parchment Paper

instructions

  1. In separate cups, mix all of your paint colors with FolkArt Pouring Medium. It should be a 2:1 ratio of paint to pouring medium.
  2. Directly pour your paint mixtures on to the pumpkin. Don't twilt or swirl your pumpkin. Pour at the top and let it run down the base of your pumpkin. Let dry.
  3. Paint the stem of your pumpkin with Wrought Iron and let dry.

Watch a Video Tutorial

resources

Related Videos

Learn about FolkArt Premium Acrylic Paint

Learn more about FolkArt Premium Acrylic Paint by watching this video!

Watch this Video

Learn more about FolkArt Premium Acrylic Paint by watching this video!

Related Resources

FolkArt Formula Guide

FolkArt Formula Guide

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

View PDF
FolkArt FAQs

FolkArt FAQs

Frequently asked questions about FolkArt Paint.

View PDF

Related FAQs

Cool colors are all the colors on the Green and Blue side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Green, Green, Blue/Green, Blue, Blue/Purple, Purple are all cool colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
Transparent colors are thinned with medium or water to create a wash or a glaze of color that you can see through to the underlying surface.
Warm colors are all the colors on the yellow and red side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Orange, Orange, Red Orange, Red, Red/Purple, Purple are all warm colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.

Acrylic Paint Pouring 101 Guide

Acrylic Paint Pouring 101 Guide

Find More Paint Pouring Ideas

Acrylic Paint Pouring Idea Center
Boo Ghost Extreme Glitter Ornament
New!
Boo Ghost Extreme Glitter Ornament
FolkArt Terra Cotta Pumpkins
New!
FolkArt Terra Cotta Pumpkins
Pumpkin Decorating Idea for Fall
New!
Pumpkin Decorating Idea for Fall
Halloween Eek Frame
New!
Halloween Eek Frame

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.