Punked Up Pumpkin
October 25, 2019
Inspired by a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes, this spiked pumpkin is the perfect punted addition to any Halloween Decor.
DIY Spiked Pumpkin
What you will need:
Pumpkin
Metal spikes
Spray paint (your choice of colour)
Hot Glue Gun
Glue
Old newspaper
Instructions
Allow Pumpkin to sit at room temp for 6-24 hours before spraying with spray paint
In a well ventilated area, lay newspaper down to protect the surface and spray entire pumpkin with desired colour
Allow to dry 24 hours
Once dry, hot glue metal spikes on pumpkin surface in any formation you like creating your own unique design. (apply glue generously)
Allow glue to dry approx 1 hour
For an added touch, respray the surface of the pumpkin in the same colour to create a monochromatic look or leave metal spikes as is and spray stem with a high gloss metallic such as gold or silver.
Voila! Enjoy your pumpkin