difficulty: easy breezy
time needed: 1 to 2 hours
worth it?: absolutely...the results are beautiful :)
are you in?
let's create!
+ copper leaf sheets {or gold or silver, depending on your preference} // + gilding adhesive
+ sponge or brush for application of adhesive {choose the size that best suits the size of your surface space} // + pumpkins {of course :)}
*i purchased the copper leaf & adhesive from michaels ~
these supplies should be available at any arts & crafts store*
it's as easy as 1, 2, 3!!!
1. apply a thin layer of adhesive as desired to the pumpkin & let sit for 30-45 minutes,
or until clear & tack
~ i went with the stripes, grooves, or more of an abstract application,
depending on the pumpkin's characteristics
2. remove a gold leaf sheet from the booklet // tear into solid strips or crumble into smaller flakes, dependent upon the desired look
{flakes will give more of a weathered, crackled effect, where flat strips will come out more clean}
3. once adhesive is clear & tacky, apply the leaf to the pumpkin and press to flatten until you are happy with the final product
{i just used my hands, which got a little messy ~ i had copper leafed fingers by the end ~ or you can use the wooden end of your sponge/brush to press the leaf flat}
ta da!!! now you have lovely gilded pumpkins!!!
in addition to copper-leafing, i also wanted to have a variation, so i decided to also make some
two-toned mini pumpkins & some solid mini pumpkins...this project was even easy, breezier...
i just used mini white pumpkins, taped off half with blue painters tape & sprayed away with copper spray paint to make the two-toned ones and then fully doused a few of the minis with the copper spray paint as well...i even spray painted a couple leaves i found in the yard...
i went copper crazy!!!
all & all, i was so happy with the end result!
now, i have a beautiful collection of copper detailed pumpkins :)
i love that while the look may not be natural at all, there is still something that feels organic about it!
how will you be decorating your pumpkins this year??!!
XO
brynn
p.s. today is double feature day!!! i have been feeling so inspired with fall projects lately, that i have a second fall diy project posting at noon (pst) today...so make sure to check back in then for some fun involving pears :)
