Concrete Pumpkin Craft DIY Tutorial
Hello everyone! I’m so thrilled to welcome the newest member of the team here at Fox Hollow Cottage. In addition to Kimberly and Katie Jane who visit us here monthly, we have a new face to look forward to seeing.
Please welcome Shayna!
Shayna has a style that will compliment and enhance what you already find here at the hollow. I think you will really enjoy her creations and the talent she has to share. I am looking forward to an extra special holiday season. I know all of us girls are raring to go!! Without further ado.. here is Shayna.
Hello Fox Hollow Cottage readers! I’m Shayna from The Wood Grain Cottage and I am so very excited and honored to be a new monthly contributor for Shannon!
Today, I’m sharing an easy and unique pumpkin idea: concrete pumpkins.
I love texture and these pumpkins don’t disappoint! They also bring such a lovely contrast against regular pumpkins.
Here’s how to make them:
You’ll need:
-Portland Quikcrete
-Sphagnum Peat Moss
-Perlite
-Water
-Plastic Pumpkin
-Cooking Spray
-Plastic Wrap
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Start by mixing equal amounts of portland quikcrete, peat moss & perlite.
Then, add enough water to make a wet cottage cheese-ish mixture… Technical, I know!
Mix well.
Cut a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin…
Then cover the face of the pumpkin with plastic wrap. Hold in place with a strong tape. I used duct tape.
Spray the inside of the pumpkin with cooking spray…
Start filling with the concrete mixture, packing it as tightly as possible.
Let the pumpkin dry at least 24 hours and then remove the plastic wrap.
Allow it to dry at least 24 hours.
The next day, use snips and and a razor blade to remove the plastic shell.
For the next pumpkin, repeat all the steps above…
But instead of filling the entire thing, use another plastic container in the center. Be sure to spray it with non-stick spray too.
After 24 hours, remove the center container and let it sit another 24 hours before removing the plastic shell.
Once the shell has been removed, let the pumpkins sit at least 72 hours to a week to fully dry and cure.
If you want, lightly paint the eyes and mouth. Sand to distress.
See, they’re easy! But so worth it!
I absolutely love them! They look aged and time worn and I adore the chippy and crumbly look. They’re also very sturdy and heavy, so I imagine they’ll last as long as I want them too!
They look perfect with fall mums and pine cones and I can’t wait to spook-ify them for Halloween!
Here’s to fall!
Until next time… You can find me on Pinterest and Facebook. And be sure to stop by The Wood Grain Cottage to say hi!
Concrete Pumpkin Craft DIY Tutorial
It’s me again! I couldn’t resist adding a little teaser of some of the yummies you can find at the Wood Grain Cottage:
Yep. And that is just the CHICKEN WIRE stuff. Wow. Right?
Thanks for stopping in!
Carolyn Warvel says
Love the cement pumpkin! I’m going to go see if I can find a plastic pumpkin that will work.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Have fun and good luck!
Miss Kitty says
I have seen that “mix” used before top make planters, etc. but you have really taken it to another level to make pumpkins out of the mix. VERY creative! Thanks for sharing that tutorial with us.
Leigh Anne @Your Homebased Mom says
Would love to know where the pumpkin with the cut out eyes came from?
So cute – can’t wait to make my own.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
I am sure if you direct that question to Shayna on her blog, she would be happy to answer 🙂