Of central importance to the entire Halloween celebration, the pumpkin takes pride of place. These beautiful, festive, orange fruits are transformed into weird and wonderful decorations and frightening Jack O' Lanterns for the occasion. Originally from Ireland, this tradition traveled to America with the first Irish settlers and became a part of Halloween fun on a global scale. This article presents what happens to the traditional pumpkin or Jack O' Lantern when it has been placed in the hands of artists and designers. This gallery of highly unusual gold and silver Halloween pumpkins may delight you too,great artwork for Halloweento accomplish.
Gorgeous gold and silver Halloween decorations
Wonderful gold and silver Halloween pumpkins will be the best way to create your pumpkin centerpiece. In fact, why just one when a whole bunch of shimmering pumpkins and gourds will look spectacular inside or outside your home? For instructions, read on.
This black gothic style chandelier is decorated with small, polished decorative gourds in gold. The golden fruits and leaves seem to float above the decorated table, suspended on an invisible thread from the lamp. The beauty of this captivating display piece lies in the fact that it can also be used for longer lasting fall decorations, meaning there is no need to remove it after Halloween.
Such decorations look great as part of a more eclectic display. A rustic cabinet can also be transformed with a touch of gold leaf and the gourds and gourds can be incorporated into the composition alongside gilded terracotta pots and paper roses. These are all embellished with gold and silver leaf.
Photos via Brown Paper Packages Blog
If you are looking for something very cool and classy, take a look at these sensational silver Halloween pumpkins. The fruits have been decorated with silver metallic effect paint and then intricate designs with glittering glass crystal stones have been added. Everything you need is available in good department stores. These take a small amount of skill and effort to be created, but if you have a steady hand and some patience you can achieve beautiful effects like these. Of course, it would also be easy to use gold paint for an equally magnificent effect.
Here's how to make them yourself:
There are two basic methods for creating these decorative pumpkins. The first technique is perhaps the simplest, but is also not the most durable.
To make the silver pumpkins you will need metallic spray paint. The featured designer recommends aluminum paint to achieve the same effect as shown in the pictures.If you prefer gold pumpkins, replace them with a gold color.You will also need templates or stencils to supply suitable designs for your work. You will need a fine felt tip pen and strong, quick glue. An assortment of craft gemstones and perhaps metallic threads provide the finishing touches.
Preparation:Make sure you have a clean and dust-free workspace. Lay out all materials in advance and place protective paper on the surfaces to prevent damage to your metallic paint and adhesive.
STEP 1:Wipe any dust or dirt from your pumpkins or calabashes and then spray with 2 coats of metallic paint. Be careful and read the instructions on the paint can. If you spray too much at once you can get unwanted drips and weakness.
STEP 2: When the metallic paint is completely dry, you need to mark your design. For this you need the fine felt-tip pen and use a stencil or template for correct lines. Planning your designs in advance is important to ensure you don't paint out of outline.
Step 3:When you're happy with the layout of your design, the time comes to insert your gemstones (or other decorative materials like metallic threads). Apply dots of glue to the design, placing them evenly. Then attach the decorations to the glue. You must be patient and do this in stages, otherwise the glue may dry out before you are finished.
It really is that simple, depending on how confident you are, you can let your imagination run wild and create sparkling pumpkins that even Faberge himself would have been proud of.
Decorate your gold and silver Halloween pumpkins with gold leaf
This process is a little more demanding, but it gives the most amazing, subtle effects. The following instructions are provided byCarol Kemerya designer and painter who has developed and produced a complete set of accessories for gilding pumpkins. You can find their products on their website and their company name is“Caromal Colours”.
Step 1:Make sure the pumpkin surface is clean and dry. Apply a special primer with a brush to seal the surface. Let them dry for 30 to 60 minutes.
Step 2:Position the stickers on the pumpkin, then smear the entire surface with “sticky size,” including the stickers. Leave until clear and sticky, 10 to 20 minutes.
STEP 3:Place gold or silver leaf. Simply place fragments of metal leaf, called shaibin, flat on the pumpkin for a nice finish. Using a soft cloth, smooth the leaves on the surface to fill any gaps. Save excess leaves for the next project.
STEP 4:Carefully peel off the stickers with tweezers.
Step 5:Apply toner with a brush. Use a soft cloth to wipe away the toner to achieve the desired color. Leave the toner darker around the trunk or in the crevices for a more dramatic effect.
This is the process used to create the legendary golden pumpkins (shown at the beginning of this article). So now you have the inspiration and methods to create your own impressive decorations. These beautiful decorations are certainly worth the effort and will brighten up your home throughout the fall season.
by Jazz
