GOLDEN PUMPKINS

Fall can arrive now. I might as well pull out the mittens and sweaters, because I am finally ready. Ready to embrace autumn and all that comes with it. Hard to believe these are words I am thinking from one who is always cold. But, now I have something that warms me from my heart. Beautiful golden pumpkins. A new twist on a gold leaf, but far easier. If you have ever tried you hand at actual gold leaf, it is quite an adventure. It is messy, unpredictable, costly, and no guarantee that the outcome will look nice. I know, I have tried. And, I have failed. But this new technique will have you dipping everything you can get you hands on it is so easy. So pretty. And so autumn.

So beautiful.

This is the spray paint I used. You can use any metallic paint, just make sure it is an oil-base paint, otherwise this technique will not work. It is magic in a can.

Working outside, fill a large bucket with water.

Use vinyl gloves to protect your hands. 

Spray the paint directly onto the surface of the water. The paint will "float" on the surface.

Use a stir stick to gently swirl the paint in the water.

Dip the entire pumpkin into the bucket. If it is a large pumpkin you can dip one side at a time. Wait a few minutes for the new paint to dry, then you can rotate and dip another side.

If there are any ruff spots, bumps or wrinkles, smooth or gently pat them out quickly with your fingertips. Water drops under or on top of the paint will disappear once the paint has dried.

Set you pumpkin out to dry overnight.

If you like the softer hue pumpkins like the the jade, light orange or even white, you can use silver paint.

Fall in love with gold...