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Pumpkin Topiary - Large Heirloom Pumpkins Made Easy with Paper Mache

Create the look of heirloom pumpkins or Cinderella pumpkins for a fraction of the cost with paper mache. It's a fun and simple project and they look so real!
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Additional Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Fall Decor
Yield: 1 Pumpkin Topiary
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $10-$15

Materials

  • Beach Balls
  • Balloons
  • Masking Tape
  • Rubber Bands
  • Newspaper
  • White Glue
  • Water

Instructions

  • Use beach balls for the large pumpkins.
  • Blow them up a little and use masking tape to help create the shape you want.
  • Use a balloon for the top pumpkin and place rubber bands around it to create folds and ridges.
  • Cover the base pumpkins with strips of newspaper.
  • Cover with a mixture of white glue and water. Let dry.
  • Paint the paper mache pumpkins with chalk-like and craft paints in heirloom pumpkin colors. 
  • Use a dowel rod through the middle of each pumpkin to hold them all together.
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