GHOST PUMPKIN DIY! 2024 Must try this viral Halloween DIY!

[@YoMama9021]

This is SOOOO STINKING CUTE!

[@_intheworkplace]

@@YoMama9021 tysm!!!

[@YoMama9021]

@@_intheworkplace you should edit the video and show them lit up

[@JanineMKartist]

Can paint with white gesso to seal it somewhat

[@anisamohammed7676]

thank you for this

[@denasewell]

Waterbased "Verithane" it is made by rustoleum I prefer the matte. You can also use Modge Podge to seal it.

[@_intheworkplace]

Thank you!!!

[@artinaroundwithmindy]

Try using DAS clay, it won’t crack the way Crayola and the cheaper ones will :)

[@_intheworkplace]

Yesss! Love das!

[@donnacook2531]

Love it!

[@jdbfortney]

Omg!!! Im totally into ghosts & I NEED these in my life ❤❤❤❤

[@macylouwho1187]

My Halloween prop building fanatic self was like “how much faster/easier can I do this using really thick fabric and monster mud 2.0?” (Equal parts thin set concrete mix and exterior paint which makes it into a waterproof hard shell). But the idea is super cute and yours is way better/cleaner looking for an inside display piece. Thumbs up and subscribed 👍

[@_intheworkplace]

@@macylouwho1187 thank you so much!!

[@JanineMKartist]

What tool did you use to carve ?

[@SusanM.]

Absolutely darling ! 😍

[@_intheworkplace]

@@SusanM. tysm!!

[@Okie-Girl]

You can seal with mod podge or any clear coat

[@_intheworkplace]

Ahhh, will those make it porch safe,

[@Okie-Girl]

@@_intheworkplace I personally use FUNKITURE brand rock hard top coat on things I want to last in the elements outside, its Marine Grade but there are other options that would work, mod podge dishwasher safe would be 👌🏻👱🏻‍♀️

[@lauraguida8482]

How did you create the texture on the 2 pumpkins that were behind this one in your video? Thank you for all of the tips!

[@lisaneeley-q9l]

I tried this without this video, just saw the short clip. I’m glad I saw this. Mine doesn’t have cut outs, thought it was black paint! Definitely had cracks because I didn’t sand. I’ve been repairing cracks now for 3 days and slowly drying with plastic. I still have 2 pumpkins so I will have a better approach and will cut out for tea lights. Someone mentioned putting a thin layer of glue underneath the clay rather than sanding it. Thinking of trying that. What are your thoughts on that?

[@_intheworkplace]

Yes the first one I made was with black paint! I’m not sure about the glue, maybe it could work! I haven’t tried it myself

[@Okie-Girl]

@@lisaneeley-q9l quick & thick wood glue would be perfect, that's what alot of peeps use to attach air dry clay to things.

[@lisaneeley-q9l]

@@Okie-Girl do you sand first and then put on glue? Thanks for your advice!

[@sheilabowman3256]

Love this !!

[@_intheworkplace]

Thank you so much!

[@northatldg]

Do you need 1 tub of clay per each pumpkin?

[@abbyc2922]

These look awesome!!! 👻

[@_intheworkplace]

thank you so much!! I love them so much

[@carriecervantes7928]

Cute; thanks for sharing!

[@_intheworkplace]

Thanks for watching!

[@lourdessilva4228]

love it....uuu proyect for this week ...thanks for the idea.

[@_intheworkplace]

@@lourdessilva4228 thank you for watching!!

[@megmeg0934]

I have an artist question here! What kind of rolling pin would be good to use? I have a small one, like 6 or 7 inch I bought for trying out polymer clay (still a newbie with that) but i think that would be too small and leave those annoying lines all over the clay rolling it out, even with guides. What kind and size of rolling pin are you using here? I had thought one meant for fondant, but I'm still unfamiliar with which materials would be safe to use on certain clays. I'm learning slowly but surely 😊. Awesome idea, btw! I've already got my faux pumpkins and clay and am getting ready to start this diy project myself! ❤

[@_intheworkplace]

@@megmeg0934 I use an acrylic rolling pin! The one for fondant! I got mine at hobby lobby. If you have a small one, that’s okay too! You can always smooth out any lines 🖤

[@megmeg0934]

@_intheworkplace awesome! Thank you so much for answering me back! I'll try my smaller one and see if it works, and if not, I know where to go! 😊 I can't wait to see what other spooky cool creations you come up with! You definitely inspire me, and I' sure so many others! I'll send a pic of my finished products to your insta or tiktok after it's complete!! 👻🎃

[@deborahbailey5253]

Thank you for the tutorial on how to make the pumpkins.

[@_intheworkplace]

@@deborahbailey5253 thank you so much for watching!

[@tracyhoener1874]

That is awesome

[@_intheworkplace]

@@tracyhoener1874 thank you so much 🖤

[@dolljoylissa]

Very awesome

[@_intheworkplace]

Tysm!!!

[@bonniep.5165]

Did you put black paper in eyes & nose? This is sooo CUTE !!! 👻

[@_intheworkplace]

I carved it out! But for the other one I painted it 🖤

[@bonniep.5165]

@@_intheworkplace wonderful ~ much thanks!

[@_intheworkplace]

@@bonniep.5165ofc!!

[@nancybishop1647]

What tool do you use to carve the pumpkin

[@_intheworkplace]

I used an exacto blade!

[@nicolec2272]

No matter how much patching or anything I did the clay would crack. I even added pva glue to the clay to try to get less cracks and lift (yes I sanded it). I’m gonna try foam clay cause this just wouldn’t work for me

[@_intheworkplace]

@@nicolec2272 oh no!! I’m so sorry this didn’t work out for you! Foam clay is a great alternative! I will say that with foam clay, it’ll be a bit more challenging to create the “sheet” look. The foam clay will dry a bit more uniform, but I’d say you could put a foil base underneath to where you want the sheet draping to look so that way when it dries, it can still hold its shape 😊

[@YolandaOrtiz-k1k]

Try a different air dry clay, like Sculpey or DAS. Natural earth based clays, like crayola, crack when drying against something because the clay is shrinking as it dries. Instead, try a paper-based (DAS) or modeling (Sculpey) air dry clay.

[@nicolec2272]

@@YolandaOrtiz-k1kI used the exact clay she did in the video + DAS cause I ran out

[@artinaroundwithmindy]

Use DAS clay. The cheaper clays will crack.

[@Okie-Girl]

​@@YolandaOrtiz-k1k Iron orchid designs makes a great air dry clay as well 😊

[@lisaneeley-q9l]

How do I share with you a pic of my pumpkin?

[@_intheworkplace]

Through Instagram (intheworkplace) or tiktok!

[@YoMama9021]

It’s a shame you didn’t show them lit up at night.

[@yeeyteeawwr]

This tuturial does not work! light sanding is not enough prep! pieces fall off once dry and cracking! wasted my time and money