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Make a Cement Pumpkin

Fall is in the air, and it’s time to get our Halloween projects going. Cement pumpkins are a fun and easy project to do that will stand the test of time, and assure that your pumpkins don’t get kicked over on Halloween!

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Supplies needed:

  • cement mix in a bag (one bag made two pumpkins)
  • a large bucket to mix cement and water
  • trowel
  • plastic pumpkins
  • large Solo cups
  • plastic wrap and cooking spray (to prevent sticking)
  • Bungalow 47™ Furniture Paint in a variety of colors
  • a large brick, sanding block, and a utility knife (not shown, but needed)

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Begin by mixing the cement as directed. The texture should not be too runny.

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Spray the inside of the plastic pumpkins, so the cement won’t stick to the surface. Watch for thorough coverage!

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Pack the cement into the pumpkin, smacking it down onto a heavy surface every now and then to minimize air pockets and make sure the cement settles evenly. This is an important step, so don’t forget! Leave a little room at the top, so the solo cup can form a center vase shape.

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Spray the solo cup too!

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Insert the cup into the center of the cement. Push firmly down all the way, and wipe away any concrete overspill.

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Cover with plastic wrap so you can place something heavy on it, this way the cup will stay in place. If you don’t do this, whatever you put on it to weigh it down will stick to the concrete.

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Use a large brick or something heavy enough to do the job. Allow to dry for several hours or overnight.

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

To reveal, slice the plastic pumpkin with a utility knife like an artichoke and peel back. Be careful not to cut too deep—you don’t want to scratch the cement finish.

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Let the exposed cement pumpkin cure a few more hours, if it still appears damp (or whatever time is needed for your current weather).

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Now, it’s ready for Bungalow 47™ Furniture Paint!

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Brush on Bungalow 47™ Furniture Paint in your choice of color. Terracotta Tile is the perfect orange and classic choice, but the pumpkin can always be turned around so your front side is plain and not showing the Jack-o-lantern face if you prefer white farmhouse pumpkins!

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Use a sanding block and distress as desired.

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Take special care to sand the top opening as to knock off any rough spots where you will be touching when adding other decorations.

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Fill your pumpkin with fresh flowers, pickings from the surrounding woods, candy, sand and a pillar candle, dried or silk flowers and leaves, or whatever your creative mind can think up!

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

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Now this pumpkin will last forever, and no one will try to kick it off your porch!

Painting cement pumpkins using Bungalow 47 paint

Get inspired, and make it new: make it you!

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At Bungalow 47, we are passionate about personal style and making creative spaces. We love to inspire our clients to make their homes reflect who they really are. That's why we created a paint line, to give furniture and other items new life and a new look. Our high-quality chalk and clay paint is easy to use, dries quickly, and comes in tried and true shades and on-trend colors that can bring that "wow factor" to any room. Follow us as we design, inspire and paint using our zero VOC, solvent-free, and American-made furniture paint.

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