Create oxidized copper patina-finished decorative pumpkins using a patina kit.
DIY Patina Pumpkins
by Jessie Daye
DIY Patina Pumpkins
What you need
- 9" craft pumpkin
- Modern Masters green patina kit
- Primer (included in kit)
- Copper paint (included in kit)
- Aging solution (included in kit)
Directions
- Paint the pumpkin following the instructions in the kit with the primer.
- Apply one coat of the copper paint and allow to dry for 1/2 hour.
- Apply the last layer of copper on 1/3 of the pumpkin and spray heavily with the aging solution. Repeat, carefully avoiding the area already sprayed.
- Repeat for the last 1/3 of the pumpkin and allow to dry completely.
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Hi, I'm Jessie.
I’m a Los Angeles mama, home renovator, and lifelong creative, sharing the things that make everyday life a little more beautiful. I believe food is one of the best ways to bring people together, which is why I love cooking: it turns an ordinary Tuesday into something worth remembering. From recipes I make on repeat to DIY projects, home design, and a little bit of real life in between — welcome to my corner of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here.
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