DIY Fall Pumpkin with Pink and Copper Leaf

Metal leaf is one of my favorite craft materials, and this gorgeous DIY Fall Pumpkin craft took less than thirty minutes to make.

Whether you are a master crafter or brand new to crafting, this is the craft for you! Do you know why?

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Metal leaf is a craft material that adds an instant patina to any surface. It is suitable for seasoned crafters and newbies because perfection is not the goal. Although it can be a little tricky to work with, that only adds to the uniqueness of each piece.

Do you see the two tall candlesticks in the back of the photo above? I also made them with copper leaf. You can find the DIY here.

I’m unsure what inspired me to combine two colors for these fall pumpkins, but I’m glad I did. Pink and copper are two of my favorites, and I love how the metal leaf looks on these white pumpkins.

I was excited to make pumpkins for this blog group and had many ideas. You might have seen the copper pumpkins I made previously. These pink and copper pumpkins are so different, and I like them. You could make yours with any color metal leaf.

Here is a close-up of the two fall pumpkins I made. I think I’ll have to make a few more. I like them!

Fall Pumpkins with Pink and Copper Leaf

I used two different pumpkins for this craft. You can make yours using any kind, color, or size of faux pumpkins. These pumpkins are similar but just enough different!

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How to Make Fall Pumpkins with Pink and Copper Leaf

Materials List

White pumpkins

One package of Imitation Leaf Gold Rose for Gilding for Crafting 

One Package Multi-Color Imitation Gold Leaf Sheets

Mona Lisa two ounce Metal Leaf Adhesive

Mona Lisa water-based sealer (optional)

Rubber gloves

Assorted paint brushes

With a brush, cover the pumpkins with the metal leaf adhesive. Let the pumpkins sit for about twenty minutes, allowing the adhesive to become sticky.

While wearing gloves, carefully remove one piece of foil and gently lay it on the top of the pumpkin. Do not worry if it isn’t perfect or if some of it doesn’t stick—that is fine, too. The goal is to have an uneven application of the metal leaf, so don’t worry about anything!

Look at the close-up below. These are not perfect by any means!

Alternate between the copper and the pink sheets. You might want to try not to have too many perfect straight edges of the foil. I rubbed it with my finger in some places so there weren’t too many straight edges.

Continue applying the foil until about 75% of the pumpkin is covered.

Take a dry brush and gently brush on top of the pumpkin to remove any stray pieces of foil.

Apply the sealer if desired. And let dry.

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