Yesterday, I painted some pumpkins for my fall mantel. I got faux pumpkins from a craft store so I can reuse them each year. I love the chevron pattern but didn’t want to cover the whole pumpkin. Instead, I used masking tape to create a zig-zag design in the middle.
I used a sponge brush to paint the top half with Martha Stewart Metallic Gold. The first coat was light, so I added a second coat after it dried.
After applying two coats of paint, the gold color stood out much more.
The gold was too bright for my taste, so I removed the tape and brushed on a brown antiquing glaze over the pumpkin. I love how it turned out!
Conclusion
In the end, adding the brown antiquing glaze toned down the gold and gave the pumpkin a warm, vintage look that I’m really happy with.
FAQS
I applied the brown antiquing glaze to tone down the bright gold and give the pumpkin a more vintage, rustic look.
Yes, if you prefer the brighter gold finish, you can skip this step. The glaze is just for adding an aged effect.
I used a brown antiquing glaze, which adds a subtle aged appearance to the surface.
Yes, I brushed the glaze over the entire surface after removing the tape to ensure an even, antique finish.
The final look was a warm, vintage pumpkin with a toned-down gold that I really loved.
Absolutely! You can experiment with other glaze colors to achieve different effects. A darker glaze will give a more dramatic aged look, while lighter colors can add subtle warmth.
After removing the tape, use a brush or cloth to apply the glaze evenly over the surface. Wipe off any excess glaze with a clean cloth to control how dark the finish becomes.
