Make your space stand out this season with colorful painted pumpkin décor! This simple tutorial from Ally Blaire will show you how to spray paint plain faux pumpkins with a playful COLORSHOT palette. Whether you’re decorating for Halloween or autumn in general, these painted pumpkins will brighten your space with gorgeous, vibrant color!
Supplies Needed:
COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint (This project uses Farmer’s Daughter, Orange Slice, and Aromatherapy)
Faux pumpkin décor
Foil
Drop cloth or other protective surface cover
Sandpaper
Step 1: Prepare pumpkin décor for spray paint
Prepare your pumpkin décor for painting by lightly sanding shiny surfaces to improve paint adhesion. Ensure your pumpkin décor is clean, dry, and free of dust and debris before painting. Place the pumpkins onto a drop cloth in a well-ventilated area to protect from overspray.
Step 2: Cover pumpkin stems and select spray paint shades
Use foil to cover the stems of your pumpkin décor. Select your desired COLORSHOT shades and shake the cans well for one minute before applying the spray paint. For this project, Ally Blaire is using Farmer’s Daughter, Orange Slice, and Aromatherapy for a cute and colorful palette!
Step 3: Apply spray paint to pumpkin décor
Apply spray paint to your pumpkin décor in smooth, even strokes. Try experimenting with a variety of color combinations and application techniques on each pumpkin— you can paint allover color, multi-colored gradients, stripes, splatters, and more with our easy-to-use spray paints!
Allow the paint to dry to the touch before applying additional coats as desired. Once you’re satisfied with the color and coverage, remove the foil from your painted pumpkins.
Step 4: Apply sealer to painted pumpkin décor
Apply a light coat of COLORSHOT Clear Sealer Gloss to your painted pumpkin décor, then allow your painted pumpkins to cure completely. This extra step protects your pumpkin décor so that you can display them year after year!
Step 5: Display your painted pumpkin décor
Once the spray paint has cured, display your painted pumpkin décor as desired. These pretty pumpkins are the perfect way to add a pop of color to your seasonal décor!
How are you using COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints for your painted pumpkin décor? Show us your spray painted seasonal crafts and tag us on social media @mycolorshot!
Check out these links and get inspired for your next project with COLORSHOT!
- Browse COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint Shades
- Find COLORSHOT at a Store Near You
- Learn Spray Painting Techniques
- Explore Spray Paint DIYs
