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Pumpkin Planter with Painted Finish

Transform a basic pumpkin into a stylish planter with a realistic concrete finish and moss patches using FolkArt Painted Finishes! This is a simple yet classy way to decorate for the fall season without the bright colors.

At a Glance:

#6586 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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supplies

Plaid ® Decorative Wood Burning Tool - 30725

Number Needed: 1 $15.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

F/A PAINTED FINISHES - DARK CONCRETE 4 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $7.99
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FolkArt ® Painted Finishes - Light Rust, 4 oz. - 5102

Number Needed: 1 $7.99
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F/A PAINTED FINISHES - RUST BROWN 4 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $7.99
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F/A PAINTED FINISHES - LIGHT MOSS 4 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $7.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

FolkArt Painted Finishes - Light Concrete, 4 oz. #5100, FolkArt Painted Finishes - Dark Moss, 4 oz. #5105, FolkArt Painted Finishes - Brush Set, 3 pc. #5080, Large craftable pumpkin, Metal urn, Mums, Spray bottle, Paper plate, Water basin

Instructions

  1. Cut the top from the pumpkin and a 1” drainage hole from the bottom using your wood burner with blade attachment.
  2. Coat the pumpkin in Light Concrete in a dabbing motion. Blend the Dark Concrete along the ridges with a dabbing motion before the Light Concrete dries. Let dry.
  3. Add Light Moss along the top edge with in an organic feel using a dabbing motion. Apply the Dark Moss over the Light Moss to create shadows and depth. Let dry.
  4. Rust the metal urn by dabbing with the Brown Rust. Add Red Rust along edges and in random areas using the dabbing motion.
  5. Lightly spray water on the urn and let drip off. Let dry.
  6. Add mums to pumpkin, set pumpkin inside urn and water.

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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