Monday, September 12, 2022

Make it Monday Velvety Textured Pumpkins

Make it Monday Velvety Textured Pumpkins

Today's project is a fast and fun one that creates a unique and different velvety, textured look on decorative pumpkins. 
Make it Monday Velvety Textured Pumpkins
Keep reading to see how to easily create this weathered, aged soft look on small decorative pumpkins (or fruit, or figurines, or Christmas ornaments).

I started with white, squishy pumpkins from the craft store, some decorative craft paint, and some cocoa powder and some plaster of paris powder.
Make it Monday Velvety Textured Pumpkins
I started by painting the pumpkins a base color--either a golden yellow, orange, or brown.
Make it Monday Velvety Textured Pumpkins
When the base color was dry, I painted a second color over the top, either orange or cream.
Then, when the paint is still wet, dab on either the cocoa or the plaster or both with a paintbrush.
Make it Monday Velvety Textured Pumpkins
When the second coat paint and powder seem dry, brush off the excess with a stiff, dry brush.
Make it Monday Velvety Textured Pumpkins
I did add bits of more yellow and orange paint and then powder here and there.
Make it Monday Velvety Textured Pumpkins
I love their texture and aged look.

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I made this fun sign a few years ago with the help of Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils. You can find them HERE! They are high quality stencils made to be used over and over.
Make it Monday Velvety Textured Pumpkins
This is not their final resting place or display for these pumpkins. I am going to use them in my fall centerpiece that I will share later this week.
Make it Monday Velvety Textured Pumpkins
Let me know if you try this technique!

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