Foiling Pumpkins

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Time to decorate some pumpkins for the Holidays - I wanted something unique and fun - So, I decided to Foil my pumpkins!
Started with a $4 pumpkin from Vons
Just pick up some "real" pumpkins for the pumpkin patch or your local grocery store and wipe them down.
Painted pumpkin with DIY Paints
Turn pumpkin on the side and paint the bottom first - blow dry so you can set the pumpkin upright and finish painting - I used Black Velvet by DIY Paints and didn't try to paint 100% coverage - allow some of the orange to show.
Applying the APS Foil Adhesive
Once the paint has dried - you will need to apply one coat of the APS Foil Adhesive and allow it to dry to a firm tack (approx 15 to 45 minutes).
Crinkle the foil first
Time to transfer the Silver Foil - cut the foil into manageable pieces and crinkle the foil first.
Transferring the Silver Foil to the pumpkin
Apply the Silver Foil to the "tacky" surface with the "shiny" side of foil facing up and rub the the foil to transfer to the pumpkin.


(Foils are a metalization adhered to a plastic material)


For complete step-by-step directions - check out my Blog Post at http://studiojrenee.com/2016/10/20/foiled-pumpkins/
Suggested materials:
  • APS Foil Adhesive   (Artistic Painting Studio)
  • Silver HS Foil   (Artistic Painting Studio)
Jennifer Weber Ferguson
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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