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Time Required :
Over an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

treasure gold leaf pumpkins

This metallic-accented pumpkin will add a little shimmer to your Fall décor.
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Print Project

Step 1

Paint the base of the pumpkin with Vintage White acrylic paint and let dry.

Step 2

Select 12-15 leaves in various sizes. Paint a third of them in Mayan Gold, a third with Rose Gold and a third in Copper Gold Treasure Gold™ paint. Let your leaves dry.

Step 3

Paint the stem of your pumpkin in Mayan Gold and let dry.

Step 4

Brush Mod Podge® around your pumpkin in a wavy line. Now, while the glue is wet, add your painted leaves. Alternate the Golds and sizes as you work around the pumpkin, then let dry.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Plaid® Mod Podge® Matte

    Item # 10406884 
    $1.74
    $2.49
    • Color: White
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 2 oz
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    FolkArt® Matte Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10411206 
    $1.18
    ea.
    $1.69
    • Color: 515 Vintage White
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: 515 Vintage White
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: 515 Vintage White
    • Size: 2 oz
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    FolkArt® Treasure Gold™ Metallic Paint

    Item # 10621887 
    $11.19
    $15.99
    • Color: Rose Gold
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: Rose Gold
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: Rose Gold
    • Size: 4 oz
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    You’ll Need: 1

    FolkArt® Treasure Gold™ Metallic Paint

    Item # 10621888 
    $11.19
    $15.99
    • Color: Copper
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: Copper
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: Copper
    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    FolkArt® Treasure Gold™ Metallic Paint

    Item # 10621890 
    $11.19
    $15.99
    • Color: Mayan Gold
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: Mayan Gold
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: Mayan Gold
    • Size: 4 oz
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    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    White Synthetic Brushes by Artist's Loft™ Necessities™

    Item # 10122057 
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Instructions
Step 1

Paint the base of the pumpkin with Vintage White acrylic paint and let dry.

Step 2

Select 12-15 leaves in various sizes. Paint a third of them in Mayan Gold, a third with Rose Gold and a third in Copper Gold Treasure Gold™ paint. Let your leaves dry.

Step 3

Paint the stem of your pumpkin in Mayan Gold and let dry.

Step 4

Brush Mod Podge® around your pumpkin in a wavy line. Now, while the glue is wet, add your painted leaves. Alternate the Golds and sizes as you work around the pumpkin, then let dry.

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