Hi! I am Lynn Muir from Pocketful of Paint blog. I am excited to share this fun DIY Halloween craft with you today. This is a craft you could call a “science experiment” and do with your kids. And really, you could use any object to marbleize. The possibilities are endless!
I bought some cheap faux pumpkins at Walmart to use for this craft, grabbing a variety of shapes and sizes. You will also need a large bin of water, rubber gloves (a must! I figured out the hard way), paint stick, and two colors of spray paint that are oil based.
You will need to start by spraying your pumpkins a base color. I choose to do most of mine white and a couple gold for my base colors.
While those dry you can start to prep your bin of water. If you have larger pumpkins you will want to fill a large plastic bin 3/4 of the way full of water. Once that is ready you will begin to spray a different color (I chose black). Spray the paint in the center of the bin. You will want to spray it quickly and spray a good amount of paint.
Give the paint a gentle stir, pulling it in different directions.
Now, with your gloves on, quickly dip your pumpkin into the water. The black paint will grab onto the pumpkin.
And WAALAA! A beautiful marbleized pumpkin for your decorating needs.
Tip! Be careful where you place your hands when dipping the pumpkin, you will leave finger marks on the pumpkin.
Now go decorate with those bad boys!!
You could even dip a creepy skull! Try anything!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!! Use the hash tag #getcraftywithyourbadself and tag me on Instagram @PocketfulofPaint so I can see what you create! 🙂
Please PIN so your friends can make these marbled pumpkins too!
See more Spooky decor ideas on my blog like…
My spooky front porch decorations.
Fun DIY party skull banners.
And an easy lace garland DIY that you can use for any holiday!
Lacie Ring says
These pumpkins are adorable. Last year, I painted my orange pumpkins black or white. I have to give this idea a try. Nothing boring about these pumpkins. This is one of my features for the Funtastic Friday Link Party coming up this week. Thanks so much for linking up!
WebMDiva says
You win for best pumpkins! I love this idea. I have some plastic skulls I bought and I’m going to try to do those. Pinning! #turnituptuesday
Lolly Jane says
Yes, did you see her skulls? Rock star!
Jess says
Oh these are so cute! 🙂
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Teddee Grace says
Voila indeed! These are gorgeous.
Lolly Jane says
Thank you, Teddee!
Judy says
Love this!!!!
Lolly Jane says
Thanks so much, Judy!
Janice says
Love them and your tuturial looks so easy
I want to try it
Lolly Jane says
Thanks, Janice! Let us know if you do 😀
Nicki says
These are amazing! Definitely need to try these next year, love them! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at the Totally Terrific Tuesday party, pinned it to our boards!
Mimi says
Fabulous! I love marbling. This is a great extension on that idea. Mimi xxx
Beverly says
Love your marbleized pumpkins. So creative and different.
Thanks for sharing at Turn It Up Tuesday,
Bev
Jann says
Spooky! Thanks for sharing the how to’s with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Sandra says
Prettiest pumpkin craft ever!
Becky says
Please link up to http://simpleparenting.co.uk/nature-treasure-box/ if you are joining in with our linky thankyou
Sammi says
This is too cool! Totally pinning and TOTALLY doing! Thanks ladies 🙂
Lolly Jane says
Awesome! Glad you like it, Sammi!
mary says
This is such a cool idea and a unique look!
Nikki says
Oh my, the skull is especially awesome! I love this idea. One I will have to try. Pinning.
🙂 gwingal
Lolly Jane says
Thanks, Nikki!!
Carol says
Very pretty look that I’d love to have in my home. I also wonder how you get rid of the water. I wouldn’t pour it outside as it can affect and pollute the ground water. I would pour in old cans with lids and dispose of it as a hazardous material like old paint.
Pale Blue Corner says
I love your marbelized pumpkins, they look very classy, and I think it was fun making it too.
Cheers,
Emese
Lolly Jane says
We love them too, thanks!
Jasmine says
I love this idea, great project. Pinned. Thanks for sharing it.
Lolly Jane says
Thanks so much, Jasmine! We love it too!
Debbie says
So pretty! Thank you for sharing!
Lolly Jane says
Thanks so much, Debbie!
Vikki says
I am curious how you disposed of the water and paint used for the marbling.
Lolly Jane says
That’s a good question, Vikki, let’s see what Lynn says. I would rinse it out over rocks if it was me since we have a pile on the side of our house. Definitely don’t put it down a drain 🙂