■Pumpkins ■White acrylic paint ■Black acrylic paint ■Paintbrushes ■Paper plate or palette ■Paper towels
Directions 1. Lay down newspaper or paper towels to keep your space clean. 2. Using white acrylic paint, create fun and spooky mouth shapes and eye outlines directly on the pumpkin. Let them dry completely. 3. With black paint and a fine-tipped brush, fill in the pupils of the eyes and add any extra features (eyebrows, teeth gaps, etc.). 4. Let the painted pumpkins dry fully so the paint won’t smudge. CHALKBOARD PUMPKINS Materials ■Real or faux pumpkin (smooth surface works best) ■Chalkboard paint (brush-on or spray) ■Foam brush or paintbrush (if using brush-on paint) ■Chalk ■Damp cloth or paper towel Directions 1. Wipe the pumpkin clean and dry to remove any dirt or residue. 2. Apply a thin, even coat of chalkboard paint over the entire pumpkin (or just one side if preferred). Let it dry completely. 3. For the best coverage, apply a second coat of chalkboard paint and allow it to dry according to the paint instructions. 4. Use chalk to doodle faces, fall patterns, spooky messages, or anything you like. 5. Wipe clean with a damp cloth whenever you want to create a new look.
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