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DIY The Gilded Pumpkin Reigns Supreme at My House

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Wow oh Wow…I love these gilded pumpkins…this has to be one of the greatest autumnal decorating ideas ever! Okay, I am a little carried away, but decorators, DIYers, creatives and decorative painters the world over should be putting together a display for their living spaces. It is really quite simple to gild (apply gold leaf) a pumpkin. However, you might just want to spray paint them if glue and gold leaf are a little out of your realm of possibilities!!!

A front entrance speaks of sophistication and fun when a few gilded pumpkins are placed strategically. But don’t stop with the pumpkins…you can gild plant pots, faux fruit and veggies, benches and much more. Just use your imagination and let me know what you gild by leaving a comment and a link below!!!

In the fall of 2008, Country Living magazine featured these beautiful photos and article by my friend Carol Kemery, decorative painter, nurse and owner of Caromal Colours…a paint company that allows homeowners to do decorative painting on their own, including the GILDING project featured here.

How to Gild a Pumpkin with a kit from Caromal Colours

TECHNIQUE HOW-TO ~ Polk Dot Pumpkin:

Step 1

For real or faux pumpkins, be sure surface is clean and dry. Wearing gloves, apply base coat of paint (color of your choice) with a paintbrush to seal the surface. Let dry for 30 to 60 minutes.

Step 2

Position stickers on pumpkin, then apply “the sticky size” over entire surface, including stickers. Leave alone until it’s clear and tacky, 10 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Apply gold and silver leaf. Broken pieces of metal leaf, called Schaibin, lie easily on the pumpkin for a beautiful finish. With a soft cloth, smooth leaf onto surface to fill in gaps. Keep excess leaf for the next project.

Step 4

Carefully pull off stickers using tweezers.

Step 5

Apply the toner color with a paintbrush. Using a soft cloth, wipe away the toner to achieve the desired color. Leave the toner darker around the stem or in crevices for a more dramatic effect.

for step-by-step pictures visit Country Living

some photos from Country Living magazine and Caromal Colours

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  1. Deb says

    October 11, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Gorgeous!! I want some for my porch 🙂

  2. Sara @ Mom Endeavors says

    October 11, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Sooooo pretty!! Love these! Just pinned it! 🙂

  3. Amy says

    October 11, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    I love them…so pretty and perfect for fall.

  4. Ellen Christian says

    October 11, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    How cute! Want to make some for me?

  5. Courtney Velasquez says

    October 11, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    So gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  6. Christy @ Insanity Is Not An Option says

    October 11, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    BE-A-U-TI-FUL!

  7. diane says

    October 11, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    Beautiful! I am SOOO not a decorator! I think you need to give lessons!

  8. Natalie Z says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:26 am

    You never cease to amaze me with how easy you make being creative seem! I love the elegant look of these pumpkins!

  9. Rebecca E. Parsons says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:45 am

    Elle: I would love to make some with you!!! XOXOX

  10. Rebecca E. Parsons says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:46 am

    I amaze myself sometime XOXOX

  11. Rebecca E. Parsons says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:49 am

    come make some with me!! XOXOX

  12. Rebecca E. Parsons says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:49 am

    thank you

  13. Rebecca E. Parsons says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:50 am

    they are amazing to look at!!! XOXOX

  14. Rebecca E. Parsons says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:50 am

    thank you Courtney XOXOX

  15. Rebecca E. Parsons says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:51 am

    thanks sparkles XOXOX

  16. Rebecca E. Parsons says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:51 am

    i do give lessons :}} XOXOX

  17. Tricia Night owl Mama says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    that is so very creative I love it.

  18. Jessica @FoundtheMarbles says

    October 13, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Those are terrific! A classy yet festive take on Halloween and Fall. Thanks!

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DIYer. Graphic Designer. Creative. Foodie. Rebecca E. Parsons is a Renaissance gal with designers eye living happily where design meets new media. Rebecca is an award-winning graphic designer, writer, storyteller, digital and Photographic Artist, Dreamer, Lifelong Communicator and Blissful Wordsmith. Unconventional and delightfully curious, she is passionate about helping others find their visual voice through great blog design. She believes that every dream is possible and possible is everywhere!

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