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A variety of Patina Pumpkins from rust to copper with natural stems
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How to Create Beautiful Patina Pumpkins

Step-by-step instructions for how to make beautiful patina pumpkins using Modern Masters Metal effects paint.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Cost$30.00

Equipment

  • Hot glue gun
  • Paint brush

Materials

  • Modern Masters Metal Effects paint in bronze copper, or iron ( I used all three of these colors)
  • Modern Masters Metal Effects Primer
  • Modern Masters Metal Effects Patina Spray green patina and rust patina
  • You can buy the above three items in a small kit. Please have a look at my links below.
  • Faux foam pumpkins
  • Skeleton salad tongs optional, If you want to use your pumpkins for place card holders
  • Copper spray paint only if you are going to make the name card holders
  • Spanish moss only for the name card holder pumpkins
  • Wooden dowels or skewers
  • Foam block or a flower pot filled with dirt to hold your pumpkins while drying
  • Paper towel
  • Clear coat spray matte finish
  • Real pumpkin stems
  • Sea sponge optional

Instructions

  • Prep
  • The first thing you want to do is
    remove the plastic stems from the pumpkins.
  • Place a wooden dowel or skewer into
    each pumpkin.
  • Prime
  • Creating a patina
  • Paint a good coat of primer onto the
    exterior of each pumpkin.
  • Dry the pumpkin upside down on the
    skewer in a foam block or a dirt-filled pot and allow it to dry for a few
    hours.
  • I've crafted three distinct paint
    styles, each with its unique charm. Feel free to pick your favorite, or why not
    try all three?
  • Copper Patina Pumpkins-
  • Use the metallic copper paint with the
    green patina spray.
  • Rusted Patina on Black Iron Pumpkin-
  • Use the black iron paint with the rust
    patina spray.
  • Dark Bronze Pumpkins- 
  • Use the bronze paint with the green
    patina spray.
  • Paint a coat of your chosen color over
    the primer and allow it to dry.
  • Creating the Patina
  • You can use a sea sponge or a brush to
    apply a second coat of paint to each pumpkin. 
  • While the paint is wet, spray it with
    the patina spray you choose. 
  • Place the pumpkins back in the foam
    block or pot to dry upside down to dry.
  • Once the pumpkins are fully dry, place
    the bottom of the pumpkin on the table and sponge a little bit of paint around
    the top and sides.
  • Respray the patina spray and allow it
    to dry on the table right side up. 
  • You can stop at this point or continue
    until you have the perfect patina you want. 
  • Seal
  • Protecting your creation is essential
    once you've achieved the desired patina effect and thoroughly dried.
  • Apply a clear sealer to preserve the
    patina. This step will also enhance the sheen and longevity of your pumpkin's
    patina finish.
  • Paint a coat of your chosen color over
    the primer and allow it to dry.
  • You can use a sea
    sponge or a brush to apply a second coat of paint to each pumpkin. 
  • While the paint is
    wet, spray it with the patina spray you choose. 
  • Place the pumpkins
    back in the foam block or pot to dry upside down to dry.
  • Once the pumpkins
    are fully dry, place the bottom of the pumpkin on the table and sponge a little
    bit of paint around the top and sides.
  • Respray the patina
    spray and allow it to dry on the table right side up. 
  • You can stop at this
    point or continue until you have the perfect patina you want. 
  • Seal
  • Protecting your creation is essential once you've achieved the desired patina effect and thoroughly dried. Apply a clear sealer to preserve the patina. This step will
    also enhance the sheen and longevity of your pumpkin's patina finish.