DIY Terracotta Jack-O-Lantern
I love reusing my favorite Halloween decorations each year; most were handmade by my mom or me over the years.
It's fun to get out the bins and create some Halloween vignettes that are different from the year before but use the same items.
I also like to make something new to add to my collection each year.
This year I'm duping some terracotta Jack-O-Lanterns that I saw at Decor Steals and Pottery Barn.
DIY Terracotta Jack-O-Lantern
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- Electric plastic Jack-O-Lantern (I found mine at Goodwill for $4.99)
- Flat black spray paint
- Dark grey stone texture spray paint
- Sandpaper
- Handsaw to cut off the existing stem (optional)
- Air dry clay to make a new stem
- E6000 glue
- Aluminum foil to create a form for the new stem
- Dirt
- Damp paper towel
Notice how their stems are longer and curved? The pumpkin I found at Goodwill had a short, squatty stem so I decided to change that.
I used air dry clay and some aluminum foil to make a new stem.
I used a toothpick to make the lines.
I let that dry overnight and in the meantime, I used a hand saw to cut the stem off my pumpkin.
Once the stem was dry, I used E6000 to glue it to the top of the pumpkin and then some more clay to blend it in.
I let that dry overnight too and then started painting.
I used some oil-rubbed bronze spray paint that I already had as the base coat but I only listed black in the supplies because that would work here too.
The next layer is for texture to give it a terracotta appearance. I used some stone texture spray paint that I also already had. (NOTE: If I were doing this again, I would get the thickest, coarsest stone paint rather than fine to make it look more like the inspiration).
For the next step, I used flat black primer and painted it in a vertical stripe pattern over the indented stripes on the pumpkin so that when it dries those areas will look darker (watch the video for a better explanation).
Next comes the best part... rub dirt all over it! 😲
And finally, I sprayed it with Matte Mod Podge spray sealer to protect it and seal in the dirt.
Here are the links to the other ladies' projects:
Great makeover! I actually have this pumpkin...I think he needs a terracotta update. Thanks for the DIY.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely give it a try on your pumpkin! They had some that were terracotta colored too if you don't like the dark ones.
DeleteWho needs Decor Steals or Pottery Barn with you around? Great makeover, Tania. I can't wait to see your mantle!
ReplyDeleteI love DS and PB... for the ideas and dupe opportunities! HaHa!
DeleteYour dupe looks amazing Tania; can't wait to see the rest of the mantel! I'm actually impressed that you even reoroganized your craft studio and still had time for a Halloween post. If I didn't that, I'd be out of commission until NEXT Halloween lol.
ReplyDeleteOh girl, I was actually saying "I'm NEVER going to get this room done!" at one point. But it's so nice in there now! I'll be doing an updated tour of my craft room soon.
DeleteI absolutely love how your jack o lantern turned out Tania! The contrast of the exterior with that glowing interior is fabulous. Dirt? Who knew?
ReplyDeleteThank you Tuula!
DeleteReally great makeover. I had to giggle when you used the dirty in your project. I do this for many projects and thought I was weird doing it. lol
ReplyDeleteHaHa! Great minds...
DeleteI enjoyed watching your video tutorial. Your pumpkin knockoff turned out perfectly. Awesome stem recreation, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Allyson!
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