Scallop-Bottom Ghost Painted Pumpkin Facing Forward

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Prep the pumpkin

   Wipe the pumpkin clean and dry it fully. Let it reach room temperature before painting. A dry surface allows acrylic paint to bond without beading or peeling at the edges.

2. 2

   Sketch the ghost outline

   Use a soft pencil to sketch a rounded dome shape for the ghost head and body, leaving the lower edge open where the scalloped hem will go. The body should occupy the central two-thirds of the pumpkin face. Keep the shape slightly wider than tall for a friendly rather than spooky look.

3. 3

   Paint the white body

   Load a wide flat brush with white acrylic and fill in the ghost body with smooth strokes. While the paint is still wet, add the scalloped lower edge using short curved brush strokes along the bottom of the shape. Each scallop should overlap slightly with the previous one for a continuous wavy hem.

4. 4

   Apply a second white coat

   Once the first coat is dry, apply a second coat to achieve full opacity over the orange rind. This second coat is also when you can refine the scallop curves if any looked uneven on the first pass.

5. 5

   Add black detail with a fine brush

   Once the white is completely dry, use a round detail brush or paint marker to add two small black dot eyes in the upper portion of the ghost body. Place a short gentle curved smile below the eyes. Keep the eyes close together and round for the friendliest expression.

6. 6

   Seal and display

   Apply a coat of matte spray sealant once all paint is dry. Display on a front porch or windowsill where the ghost reads clearly against any background, day or night.

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