Top Tips On How To Paint A Pumpkin!

When Halloween season rolls around, there’s no better way to get into the spooky spirit than by sprucing up your home with festive pumpkin decorations! If carving isn't your style, then painting pumpkins certainly will be! Whether you’re looking for a Halloween craft for kids or planning a seasonal get together with friends, this Halloween craft is perfect for both kids and adults. 

In this blog, we’ll explore the step by step process of successfully painting a pumpkin that is sure  to add a personalised touch to your indoor or outdoor pumpkin decor! Let’s get started!

Step By Step Guide:

1. To begin, set up your workstation! Things might get messy so a table cloth or newspaper is a great way to protect your work surface. 
   
   
2. Next you’ll need to prepare your pumpkin. Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe to make  sure it is free from dirt and blemishes. 
   
   
3. Before you begin to decorate your pumpkin, you will need to apply a sealer base coat and allow it to dry fully. 
   
   
4. It’s now time to paint! Choose your base colour and begin to paint. It is easier to work on one side of the pumpkin at a time. So paint the first side, spin your pumpkin around and paint the second side. Allow this layer of paint to dry fully. 
   
   
5. Next, if you choose to paint a design on your pumpkin, now is the time! Whether it’s a spooky design or an aesthetic autumnal approach, let your creative juices flow! Allow to dry fully before moving on to the final step. 
   
   
6. Finally, once you have finished painting your chosen decoration, add a top sealer coat to ensure your first sealer coat and base colour coats are sealed in nicely. 

For further pumpkin decorating ideas, take a look at out Pinterest!