The clay should not be too wet.

Painted paper mache pumpkins. For easier cleanup, place pumpkins in a big cardboard box before. I love the old paper mache halloween pumpkins that were made in germany back in the 1920s and 30s. Crafting the pumpkin from paper mache.

Several coats may be needed for good coverage, but avoid thick coats as it. They are super cheap (6 or 8 for a $1.00),. Paint paper mache pumpkin decor.

When you pick some up in your hand, it should be pliable but water. Since this beautiful customizable project takes a few days to finish, if you are planning to put them up for a. First, we cut the face out of the plastic.

Now both pumpkins all stuffed with paper and plastic. Ring is 16 1/2 inches. Made of hand painted paper.

Using a craft store paper mache pumpkin, some gesso, 4 tube colors of jo sonja matte flow acrylic, and jo sonja gold dust, you can paint a pumpkin that will sparkle in the pumpkin. The clay needs to dry. Dip and flick paint brushes ($6, michaels) to splatter gourds.

Then flip over and spray the bottom. Now you could use a balloon, just inflate it a little and mache up to where the top section is gone but i just use these little pumpkins. Cover your work surface with newspaper or a paper towel to protect it from paint.