The best part of October is getting creative with pumpkin decorating! And, there are so many ways to do so!
Today, I just wanted to take a moment to share the simple technique for creating a marbleized pumpkin. I thought most people had tried this technique by now, but if you haven’t – you need to!
A marbleized pumpkin is super easy to create.
The only materials needed are some warm water, a bottle of nail polish, and a disposable container large enough to accommodate the pumpkin you are planning to marbleize.
I use a disposable container to make clean-up quick and easy and to avoid damage to a regular dish or bowl. For mini pumpkins, a disposable foil lasagna pan is perfect.
Fill the container with warm water. Drizzle some of the nail polish over the surface of the water by pouring it in a thin stream in an irregular pattern. Not much is needed.
Hold a pumpkin by the stem and dip it into the water. The nail polish will adhere to the pumpkin in an irregular pattern. Twist the pumpkin while in the water to create varying patterns. If you are not understanding how this could work, don’t worry! After trying it with one pumpkin, you will experience an ‘aha’ moment. After that one try, you may well be addicted to the process and its many possible outcomes!
I like to use white pumpkins with a nail polish that coordinates with my décor. The green I used on these pumpkins creates a look that looks great in my dining room amid my ferns!
Of course, dark colors look the most dramatic. And, you can use more than one color on a single pumpkin if you’d like.
I hope I have inspired you to try marbleizing a pumpkin!
P.S. There is a video in my Instagram feed and on my Facebook page if you’d like to see the green marbleized pumpkin creating in process!
Thanks for stopping by!
Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie