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    Home » DIY Projects

    Alcohol Ink Pumpkins for Easy Fun Fall Decor

    by Patti Estep · Oct 9, 2019

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    Crafting alcohol ink pumpkins is a fun and creative project that's foolproof. Each one is its own little work of art.

    Alcohol ink pumpkins in tray

    If you've been following me for a while then you won't be surprised that I've used my favorite medium and created alcohol ink pumpkins. Ever since I used alcohol inks to create pretty floral jewelry dishes for Christmas I've been hooked.

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    White craft pumpkin on skewer

    How to Create Alcohol Ink Pumpkins

    Supplies

    • Faux white pumpkins
    • Wooden skewers
    • Alcohol Inks 
    • Isopropyl Alcohol

    It started with a bag of white faux pumpkins. By the way, I think you could use real white pumpkins or even regular orange pumpkins that you've painted white.

    First, I insert a wooden skewer into the bottom of the pumpkin. This will give you something to hold onto while you are decorating the pumpkin with ink.

    Then you can place the skewer into a piece of styrofoam or other material to allow it to dry.

    Alcohol inks dripped on pumpkin

    Important Tip: Make sure that you have your surface covered with plastic. These alcohol inks are very messy.

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    I usually cut open a trash bag and tape it onto the table and I also place one on the floor underneath just in case. 

    Next, grab your inks and a small spray bottle of rubbing alcohol.

    Use one or more colors and place a few drops on the top of the pumpkin. They will drip down to the bottom.

    Feel free to turn and twirl the skewer to get the ink to move any way you want.

    Alcohol inks sprayed with rubbing alcohol

    You can then hit it with some rubbing alcohol and watch the colors blend together.

    Alcohol ink on pumpkin

    Alternatively, you can spray the pumpkin with some rubbing alcohol and then start dropping some of the alcohol inks on top of each other.

    Alcohol ink pumpkins drying in a row

    Allow them to dry overnight. 

    After they have dried you could use a poly spray to protect them but I didn't. They are just for fun in my fall decor so I don't think they really need extra protection.

    Black and gold pumpkins

    Non-Traditional Fall Colors

    If you are not into traditional fall colors you could try black and gold like the ones shown above. They look very elegant to me.

    Why not try blue? I've noticed many other decorators using blue in their decor this fall.

    Red and orange alcohol ink pumpkins

    However, I must say that I still like the warm colors of fall. 

    Really, you can't go wrong with this technique.

    And, if you work quickly, you can remove most of the ink with the rubbing alcohol and start creating all over again.

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    P.S. If you're looking for more ways to play with alcohol inks try this Alcohol Ink Jewelry Dish project or Using Alcohol Inks on Metal Tins. You can find them and many more creative ideas on my DIY Projects page.

    Red and orange alcohol ink pumpkins
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    Alcohol Ink Pumpkins for Easy Fun Fall Decor

    You can easily create stunning pumpkins using alcohol ink. You can make them in a variety of colors to go with your home decor.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Active Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Fall Decor
    Yield: 1 Pumpkin
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $5-$10

    Equipment

    • Pinata Alcohol Ink Exciter Pack 9Pc Set
    • Amazon Brand - Solimo 99% Isopropyl Alcohol For Technical Use,16 Fl Oz

    Materials

    • Faux white pumpkins
    • Wooden skewers
    • Alcohol Inks
    • Isopropyl Alcohol

    Instructions

    • Insert a wooden skewer
       into the bottom of the pumpkin. 
    • Place the skewer into a piece of styrofoam to allow it to dry.
    • Grab your inks and a small spray bottle of rubbing alcohol.
    • Use one or more colors and place a few drops on the top of the pumpkin.
    • Turn and twirl the skewer to get the ink to move.  
    • Hit it with some rubbing alcohol and watch the colors blend together.
    • Let dry overnight. 
    • Use a poly spray to protect them
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Katherine

      October 15, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      These are beautiful and last year I bought a palette of alcohol inks, so excited to try. Have you tried with a real pumpkin spray painted yet? I'd like your thoughts.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 15, 2020 at 6:25 pm

        Thank Katherine. I have not tried spray paint with alcohol inks. It would be an interesting experiment.

        Reply
    2. Blanca

      October 24, 2019 at 3:37 pm

      Love them. What paint to do use? Ink?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 25, 2019 at 6:36 am

        Blanca, I used an alcohol ink kit from Jacquard. There is a link in the post. You can use any brand of alcohol inks. They sell them in individual bottles but I bought the kit because it has several colors including gold.

        Reply
    3. Julie Briones

      October 11, 2019 at 2:03 pm

      These are just lovely, Patti... as always your alcohol ink projects turn out amazing. Do you do link parties? If you do, we'd love for you to join us at Tuesday Turn About... we close tonight at 12am CST, but open again on Tuesdays at 5pm CST. Hope to see you there!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 12, 2019 at 7:23 am

        Thanks Julie. The alcohol inks make it so easy to create pretty things. Unfortunately, I haven't posted in link parties for a while. As you know there is always so much to be done and I've had to pick and choose where I spend my time. Even so, I'll try to stop by your party soon. 

        Reply
    4. Maureen Young

      October 09, 2019 at 8:48 am

      I love these! They look beautiful. What a cool autumn idea!!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 09, 2019 at 9:32 am

        Thanks Maureen. They are soooo easy.

        Reply
    5. Carole West

      October 09, 2019 at 8:18 am

      They look so neat, love it when you create with these inks you're so good at it. Love the spray bottle idea and I'm thinking teal and shades of orange would also be neat? Another great project.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 09, 2019 at 9:33 am

        Thanks Carole. Teal and Orange would be so vibrant and beautiful.

        Reply

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