By popular demand we are presenting the Glitter Pumpkins as seen on "The New Martha Show" in 2005.
These are real pumpkins and gourds with glitter on them. They are so elegant and yet so easy to make, you can't go wrong!
The pumpkins to the right are all medium-sized baking pumpkins and gourds. It will take one ounce of glitter to cover one baker's pumpkin with enough left over for two or more gourd pumpkins. For a large carving pumpkin use at least 4 ounces of glitter; a half-ounce of glitter will cover 3 to 4 gourd pumpkins.
See pumpkin colors and more pictures below.
Real pumpkins will last anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks depending on your climate. Other gourd types make an interesting display as well. Use decorative pumpkins with Designer Dries Clear Adhesive and they'll last for years! See directions for both types of pumpkins. PDF • Glitter Pumpkin Directions
Glittered Pumpkins with a twist...
Add a new twist to your glittered pumpkins this year and cover them with Elements! Display them with glittered pumpkins for a classy centerpiece or place on your doorstep to showcase your house. Element pumpkins are made the same way as Glittered pumpkins...EASY!
Decorative Pumpkins with Designer Dries Clear Adhesive and
Ultrafine Pearlescent and Opaque Art Glitter.
Click on photo for a
closer look at glitter colors
and their names.
Glittered Pumpkin Colors
Martha listed these Ultrafine Opaque colors: #56 Pumpkin, a deep orange; #54 Sedona Sun, a slightly lighter/golden orange than pumpkin; #72 Pink Champagne, a pinkish silver; #61 New Penny, a pinkish copper; #58 Brown, a deep brown; and #59 Teak, very dark brown. These colors maka a dazzling pumpkin display. As you can see below, there are many other colors to consider! Here are some additional pumpkin colors suggested by Art Glitter...
Ultrafine Opaque Colors: Like the colors above, these will completely mask the color beneath them. #119 Cranberry, a deep red. #57 Nutmeg, a golden brown. #132 Saddlebag, a lighter brown. #60 Sahara, a silver-brown. #117 Goldilocks, a light orange. #63 Mandarin, a golden-orange
Ultrafine Pearlescent Colors: These are translucent colors, inbetween opaque and transparent. Therefore they are influenced by the color underneath a little. #178 Duck Tail, a darker orange. #179 Tang, a lighter orange and #177 Florida Orange, a deep reddish orange.
Ultrafine Transparent Colors: As the name suggests, the color of your pumpkin will show through these glitters: #91 Orange Crush, an even orange. #276 Salmon, a deeper orange. #235 Mustard, an earthy orange. #243 Gingerbread, a light brown.
See how these shimmering pumpkins are perfected by placing them
on a mirror and elevating them on a cake holder.
