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 decorative painters the world over should be putting together a display for their living space.
Fall of 2008 Country Living magazine featured these beautiful photos and article about 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.
for more pictures visit Country Living
How to Gild a Pumpkin with a kit from Caromal Colours
Step 1
For real or faux pumpkins, be sure surface is clean and dry. Wearing gloves, apply base coat with a paintbrush to seal the surface. Let dry for 30 to 60 minutes.
Step 2
Position stickers on pumpkin, then apply “sticky size” over entire surface, including stickers. Leave 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 toner 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
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love the pumpkins and the pots … and Attention … DO NOT DELETE …. I was really here … late or is it early … THIS IS NOT SPAM … just clicking by to let U know how Thankful I am for U!