Painting pumpkins is a great alternative to carving jackolanterns. Just follow along with our Halloween pumpkin painting tutorial to learn how!
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Additional Time30 minutesmins
Total Time2 hourshrs
Course: Crafts
Author: LittleCooksReadingBooks.com
Equipment
Paper plates (to pour paint on)
Newspaper (to prepare and protect the work surface)
Ingredients
Pumpkinssize and number of choice
Acrylic paintscolors of choice
Acrylic paint sealer like Mod Podge Matte Sealer
Foam paint brushes
Instructions
Spread newspaper on table to cover and protect your work surface. (If you have paint shirts or smocks for the little ones, this is a great time to use them!)
Gently wipe your pumpkins with a dry cloth to remove any dirt.
Pour each color of paint into their own paper plate. Be sure to use a different foam brush for each color.
Lay pumpkin on its side and start painting at the bottom and swiping up to the top of the pumpin (toward the stem). Continue painting the portion of the pumpkin that is facing up. Once the bottom is dry, sit pumpkin up and paint remaining areas. Allow to dry, 20-30 minutes or until dry to touch. (Drying time will vary based on brand and quality of paint.)
Apply a second coat or touch up areas, if needed.
When completely dry, apply the second sealing coat of Mod Podge Matte Sealer. Allow to dry.
Leave your pumpkin as a beautiful, plain painted pumpkin or add stencils, painted pumpkin faces, stickers, or more!
Notes
This craft may get a little long for younger kids because of the multiple paint and dry steps (and time in between to dry). If you want to speed up the process, apply the sealer to the pumpkins yourself and allow to dry before the kids paint them.