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Frightfully Fun Pumpkin

This Frankenstein-inspired pumpkin is perfect for Halloween parties and décor.

At a Glance:

#4588 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

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supplies

Number Needed: 1 $-1.00
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Black, 2 oz. - 2797

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Black, 2 oz. - 479

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Yellow Citron, 2 oz. - 503

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Orange, 2 oz. - 628

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

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instructions

Other Supplies

Round foam applicators 1¾" and 1¼", Liner brush #1, Flat brushes ¼" ½" and 1", Stencil brush ¼", Pencil, Funkins™ pumpkins

Instructions

Remove product labels from pumpkins before beginning project. Refer to project photo
for design placement.


1. Use flat brush to paint small pumpkin Pure Orange and large pumpkin Yellow Citron.
Let dry.

2. On small pumpkin, use flat brush to apply Orange glitter paint to every other band.
Let dry then apply several additional coats, drying between applications.

3. Use pencil to sketch a hairline on large pumpkin. Start with a heart shape on top then
stop midway to draw pointed ears (do not complete heart shape point at bottom).
Use flat brush to paint hair Pure Black. Let dry.

4. Use flat brush to apply Black glitter paint to large pumpkin hair and to stem of small
pumpkin. Let dry then apply additional coats, drying between applications.

5. Paint face on large pumpkin. Use round foam applicators to add a large and small
eye in Wicker White. Use liner brush to paint mouth, nose and eyebrows in Pure Black
then dip opposite end of brush in paint to dot eyes. Paint fangs in Wicker White. Apply
Pure Orange to cheeks with extremely dry stencil brush.

6. Use flat brush to paint stem in Pure Orange. Let dry then apply Orange glitter paint.
Let dry.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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