Make Gold Leaf Pumpkins for DIY Fall Decor

A gilded pumpkin might just be exactly what your home needs this autumn! Create some DIY fall decor and try these easy-to-make gold leaf pumpkins for your porch, mantel, or table.

I know. I KNOW, OKAY?! It’s still summer but so help me, late summer hits and I’m all “jeans and boots and pumpkin spice this and cozy sweater that.”

I know it’s a horrible thing I do to myself because it’s going to be summer until the middle of October (for crying out loud) but I just can’t help it. I needed a little fall in my life.

So I grabbed some faux pumpkins and did just a teeny, subtle DIY fall decor project that will scratch that itch until it’s actually autumn.

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Easy DIY Fall Decor Ideas

The season where we get to decorate for fall is one of my favorites of the year.

These DIY fall decor ideas will conjur vibes of crisp air and leaves crunching beneath your boots.

Check out some of our other best DIY fall decor ideas to up your pumpkin game big time! Be sure to pin your favorites.

• Textured Yarn Wreath for Fall
• Printable Fall Wall Art
• Mini Herringbone Pumpkins
• DIY Front Door Wreath for Fall
• Make a Fall Garland with Mini Pumpkins
• DIY Nailhead Trim Pumpkin Designs

My Favorite Gold Leaf Supplies

I love crafting with gold so much that I did a whole breakdown of all of the best gold craft supplies.

For this project, you’ll be using gold leaf and gold leaf adhesive, also known as sizing.

It’s a simple material to work with but gives a high-end, polished look to a project. I love the sheen and the color of gold leaf.

It’s great to use on canvas, leather, hard surfaces like these faux pumpkins, cement, and so much more.

Supplies You’ll Need

• craft pumpkins
• gold leaf sheets
• gold leaf adhesive
• paintbrush
• gold leaf duster brush
• washi tape

How to Make Your DIY Fall decor Pumpkins

Make Time: 10 Minutes per Pumpkin

1. Apply a strip of washi tape around the lower third of the pumpkin and smooth into the crevices to ensure coverage.
2. Apply a thin layer of gold leaf adhesive around the bottom of the pumpkin, covering all the area below the washi tape. Be sure not to let the adhesive pool; a little goes a long way.
3. Allow the adhesive to dry for a couple of minutes, until it’s tacky to the touch. Then cover the adhesive with gold leaf. Take a sheet, press it into the adhesive, and pull away the orange backing. Repeat until all of the adhesive is covered.
4. Use your duster brush to buff away any excess gold leaf until the surface is smooth.
5. Remove the washi tape to reveal a clean top edge.

These golden gourds are making me pretty happy! It’s just the right amount of fall to sneak into the house without annoying my family because it’s barely September (see how sneaky?!).

More Ways to Welcome Fall

If you’re ready for more fall in your life, another sneaky way to get those autumnal vibes is to bake a batch of Chai Spice Cookies or a Pumpkin Roll (always delicious!).

Lots more fall goodness is coming your way soon! xoxo

Gold Pumpkin DIY Fall Decor

Yield: Gold Pumpkins

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Estimated Cost: $30

A gilded pumpkin might just be exactly what your home needs this autumn! Create some DIY fall decor and try these easy-to-make gold leaf pumpkins for your porch, mantel, or table.

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Materials

• Faux pumpkins
• Gold leaf sheets
• Gold leaf adhesive
• Washi Tape

Tools

• Craft paintbrush
• Gold leaf duster brush

Instructions

1. Apply a strip of washi tape around the lower third of the pumpkin and smooth into the crevices to ensure coverage.
2. Apply a thin layer of gold leaf adhesive around the bottom of the pumpkin, covering all the area below the washi tape. Be sure not to let the adhesive pool; a little goes a long way.
3. Allow the adhesive to dry for a couple of minutes, until it's tacky to the touch. Then cover the adhesive with gold leaf. Take a sheet, press it into the adhesive, and pull away the orange backing. Repeat until all of the adhesive is covered.
4. Use your duster brush to buff away any excess gold leaf until the surface is smooth.
5. Remove the washi tape to reveal a clean top edge.

Notes

I love crafting with gold so much that I did a whole breakdown of all of the best gold craft supplies.

For this project, you'll be using gold leaf and gold leaf adhesive, also known as sizing.

It's a simple material to work with but gives a high-end, polished look to a project. I love the sheen and the color of gold leaf.

It's great to use on canvas, leather, hard surfaces like these faux pumpkins, cement, and so much more.

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