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Harvest Crackle Pumpkin with FolkArt Paints

This pumpkin is a perfect to your autumnal home décor.

At a Glance:

#5081 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Decoupage Finishes and Formulas Logo
  • Mod Podge Tools and Accessories  Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Citrus Green, 2 oz. - 2552

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

Folkart ® Paint Tools - Bottle Top - Writer Tips - 30728

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Mediums - Crackle Medium, 8 oz. - 696

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

FolkArt ® Metallics - Pure Gold, 8 oz. - 871

Number Needed: 1 $8.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

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

Other Supplies

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Peridot, 2 oz. #2789, Ashland® Hydrangea Stem Mustard (28"), Ashland® Filler Cattails, Ashland® Hydrangea Stem, Ashland® Hydrangea Stem -- Chocolate, Ashland® Floral Pick, Paper Towels, Foam Plates, Brush Basin, Floral Wire, Floral Oasis, Craft Knife, Scissors, Paintbrushes (Flat and 1" Foam), Low Heat Glue Gun, Celebrate It Halloween Pumpkin, 9", Celebrate It Graveyard Moss, Burlap Garland

Instructions

Note: You can find all of the items mentioned here at your local Michaels store!

  1. Use craft knife to cut and remove top of pumpkin to create vase.
  2. Use foam brush to base-coat pumpkin Bright Green and let dry. Apply several coats of Peridot Extreme Glitter, drying between coats.
  3. Use flat brush to apply Crackle Medium in a slip-slap motion over entire pumpkin. Let dry.
  4. Apply Wicker White over Crackle Medium, being careful not to overlap paint strokes. Cracks will appear as paint dries. Let dry completely.
  5. Secure fine tip top to Pure Gold bottle then paint a dimensional scroll design around pumpkin. Let dry.
  6. Glue Oasis inside pumpkin and arrange floral stems. Add moss and glue to secure.
  7. Cut a length of burlap garland. Pinch at intervals and secure with floral wire. Glue around opening of pumpkin vase.

Tip: Add a pedestal to the bottom of your pumpkin for an elegant look.

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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