This DIY Fall Centerpiece gives the look of a terra cotta pumpkin vase for a lot less by using paper mache, paint, and baking soda!
I love the look of terra cotta and pumpkins in the fall. Some of the pumpkin pieces in retail stores are very expensive. I wanted to get the look of a terra cotta pumpkin vessel without the heft price tag I have seen in stores. I was able to do it in the easiest and most inexpensive way.
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Supplies Used To Create This DIY Fall Centerpiece
Paper Mache Pumpkin (you can make these any size)
Terra Cotta Paint (this is the set I got)
Baking Soda
Paintbrushes
4 Easy Steps To Creating This Centerpiece
- First, you want to use a utility knife to cut off the top of the paper mache pumpkin.
- Next, paint the pumpkin. You can paint it any color you like. I was going for a real terra cotta look.
- If you are going for the terra cotta look, once the paint is dry, use a smaller paintbrush and add some extra paint (or glue) to the crevices of the pumpkin. Then sprinkle with baking soda.
- Let the baking soda sit until the paint or glue is fully dry.
- Once dry, tap the pumpkin so the excess baking soda comes off. I also used a soft paintbrush to get the baking soda off and give it the look I was after. (You will see what I mean by this in my video of this project linked below.)
- Then, fill your vessel with whatever fall stems you like!
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If you liked this project, you will also love these fall projects:
The Easiest DIY Terra Cotta Pumpkin
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