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Kid's Pumpkin Painting Ideas

Barkely by Barkely

Are You a Pumpkin Painter or Carver?

We like to paint our Halloween pumpkins at our house. It's so much easier than carving, especially when you have young children involved. When we used to carve the pumpkins, my son only got to watch. Now that we paint them, he gets to be in on the action. He designs and paints his own pumpkin masterpiece.

Painting pumpkins can be a great way to create decorations for a Halloween party, or a great kids activity at a children's Halloween party.

Make Your Favorite Character As A Painted Pumpkin

penguin pumpkinA few fun tips to make your painted pumpkin stand out from the crowd:

*You don't have to stick with faces, you can make your favorite animal or cartoon character as a pumpkin.

*Add a second pumpkin for the body.

* Add fun extras like wiggly eyes, a hat, an old tie, a wig, whatever you want to add some extra personality.

* A clear top coat of acrylic paint will give your pumpkin a shiny finish.

The Best Paint For Painting Pumpkins

The best paint for painting pumpkins is acrylic.
Reeves Acrylic Paint Sets set of 24

Reeves Acrylic Paint Sets set of 24

Amazon Price: $9.34 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

The best paint for painting pumpkins is acrylic, with a shiny clear coat over the top. Acrylic paint dries fast, and is easier to correct if you make a mistake.

Paint or Carve?

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More Acrylic Paint Choices For Your Pumpkin Painting

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painted pumpkin

Give your painted pumpkin some fun extras, add a hat and some funky sunglasses for that extra something that makes it stand out.

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Clear Acrylic Paint To Finish Off Your Pumpkin Paint Job

Krylon 1311 Matte Finish Spray for Artists

Krylon 1311 Matte Finish Spray for Artists

Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

Princess Pumpkin

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If your little girl loves princesses, why not paint a princess pumpkin? Add a wig, and a tiara to finish the look.

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