If you’re searching for the best paint for pumpkins, we have a few recommendations. See all our best tips for how to paint a pumpkin this Halloween.
Pumpkins are a fall decor staple, adorning our homes in various forms from early September through Thanksgiving. Carving pumpkins may be the classic way to decorate them for Halloween, but painting the gourds has become an equally popular option. While pumpkin painting requires some crafty DIY skills, it creates a lasting seasonal porch furnishing that won’t rot away at the first sign of a fall breeze.
For anyone wondering how to paint a pumpkin or what kind of paint to use for pumpkins, we did some research so you can create the ultimate design for the spooky season. Bright colors, intricate patterns, funny themes — with something as customizable as a pumpkin, you can try as many different paint designs in as many hues as you’d like. The possibilities are truly endless.
Before you embark on your own pumpkin painting adventure, there are a few details to keep in mind so the process doesn’t get too messy. For one, choosing the best paint for pumpkins is crucial if you want your designs to make it past Halloween and well into November. There are also other steps to consider, from priming the pumpkin surface to sealing your completed design once it’s all done. Read through the tips ahead for a rundown of all the need-to-know things about painted pumpkin art.
Additional reporting by Lauren Harano, Melissa Santoyo, and Chanel Vargas
Whether your pumpkin is store-bought or you grew the pumpkin yourself, the perfect paintable gourd is one without blemishes, especially rotten spots.
