Painted Pink Pumpkin With Hearts and Polka Dots

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Clean and dry the pumpkin

   Wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or waxy residue, then let it dry completely. A clean dry surface helps the base coat bond without peeling.

2. 2

   Apply the pink base coat

   Apply two thin coats of pale pink acrylic paint with a foam brush, letting each coat dry fully. Thin coats are less likely to crack or peel as the pumpkin ages.

3. 3

   Mark heart positions

   Lightly pencil five heart positions across the front, spacing them so they do not crowd the stem or each other. You can erase and reposition before committing to paint.

4. 4

   Paint the hearts

   Load a round brush or small foam roller with red acrylic and paint each heart shape in one or two confident strokes. A slightly uneven edge gives the finished piece a charming hand-stamped quality, so do not over-correct.

5. 5

   Stamp the polka dots

   Dip the eraser end of a pencil in white acrylic paint and stamp twelve dots evenly across the surface between and around the hearts. Re-dip after every two stamps for consistent coverage.

6. 6

   Seal and display

   Once paint is fully dry, apply a light coat of matte acrylic sealer to protect the design outdoors. Display on a porch, shelf, or windowsill with no lighting needed since this design reads in any light.

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