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!
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Vikki says
10/13/2016 at 9:11 amI am curious how you disposed of the water and paint used for the marbling.
Lolly Jane says
10/13/2016 at 9:48 amThat’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 🙂
Debbie says
10/14/2016 at 8:40 pmSo pretty! Thank you for sharing!
Lolly Jane says
10/15/2016 at 9:03 amThanks so much, Debbie!
Jasmine says
10/18/2016 at 5:27 pmI love this idea, great project. Pinned. Thanks for sharing it.
Lolly Jane says
10/18/2016 at 10:00 pmThanks so much, Jasmine! We love it too!
Pale Blue Corner says
10/19/2016 at 4:44 amI love your marbelized pumpkins, they look very classy, and I think it was fun making it too.
Cheers,
Emese
Lolly Jane says
10/19/2016 at 8:33 amWe love them too, thanks!
Carol says
10/19/2016 at 8:47 amVery 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.
Nikki says
10/19/2016 at 9:23 amOh my, the skull is especially awesome! I love this idea. One I will have to try. Pinning.
🙂 gwingal
Lolly Jane says
10/19/2016 at 9:46 amThanks, Nikki!!
mary says
10/19/2016 at 10:21 amThis is such a cool idea and a unique look!
Sammi says
10/19/2016 at 10:50 amThis is too cool! Totally pinning and TOTALLY doing! Thanks ladies 🙂
Lolly Jane says
10/19/2016 at 3:07 pmAwesome! Glad you like it, Sammi!
Becky says
10/20/2016 at 8:47 amPlease link up to http://simpleparenting.co.uk/nature-treasure-box/ if you are joining in with our linky thankyou
Sandra says
10/21/2016 at 3:14 pmPrettiest pumpkin craft ever!
Jann says
10/22/2016 at 8:53 pmSpooky! Thanks for sharing the how to’s with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Beverly says
10/23/2016 at 1:43 pmLove your marbleized pumpkins. So creative and different.
Thanks for sharing at Turn It Up Tuesday,
Bev
Mimi says
10/23/2016 at 8:32 pmFabulous! I love marbling. This is a great extension on that idea. Mimi xxx
Nicki says
10/24/2016 at 8:10 amThese 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!
Janice says
10/24/2016 at 6:20 pmLove them and your tuturial looks so easy
I want to try it
Lolly Jane says
10/24/2016 at 9:57 pmThanks, Janice! Let us know if you do 😀
Judy says
10/25/2016 at 6:28 amLove this!!!!
Lolly Jane says
10/25/2016 at 9:29 pmThanks so much, Judy!
Teddee Grace says
10/25/2016 at 7:52 amVoila indeed! These are gorgeous.
Lolly Jane says
10/25/2016 at 9:29 pmThank you, Teddee!
Jess says
10/25/2016 at 1:13 pmOh these are so cute! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
WebMDiva says
10/26/2016 at 6:40 amYou 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
10/28/2016 at 10:27 amYes, did you see her skulls? Rock star!
Lacie Ring says
10/26/2016 at 11:23 amThese 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!
kathy says
10/26/2016 at 7:35 pmOh, I just love these! I’m so excited to have y’all join The Creative Circle. You have so much style! xoxo (I’m an identical twin too! Wish I could get my sis to blog with me. 😉 )
Lolly Jane says
10/28/2016 at 10:22 amYAY for twinning! Thanks, Kathy, we’re lucky to blog together! XO
Pauline Molinari says
10/27/2016 at 2:47 pmThese pumpkins are awesome! Thanks for sharing your crafty inspiration on this week’s Monday Funday Party!
Create With Joy says
10/29/2016 at 5:09 pmThanks for sharing such a cool technique with us at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy!
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Julie says
10/30/2016 at 6:12 amOooo, these are cool. I’ve tried marbling little things with nail varnish and it was loads of fun, this is like doing the same on a giant scale. I can’t wait to try it out. Thanks
Jamie says
10/31/2016 at 1:41 pmThese are amazing! What an easy and fun way to decorate. 🙂
Carol says
08/07/2017 at 3:49 pmThese are incredible. Pinned!