GIANT FOAM PUMPKIN - DIY!

[@mleon320]

Well this video needs to be nominated for an Emmy. It inspired me to make one of my own and I live in a high rise building. Your vision and craftsmanship is incredible, you captured the authenticity in that pumpkin. Awesome job!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you for these awesome words, Michael !

[@leginagonzales4264]

Why did you not use the same technique on tomb stone painting as this one. Just curious you added protectant to this one and not tomb stones. TIA

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@leginagonzales4264 The reason I added foam coat to the pumpkin is to make the pumpkin stronger and have a hard coat on it. It’s not for protective measures from the elements. The gravestones are already hard because insulation foam board is a solid piece. You could add the foam coat to the grave stones but it would be money wasted since the Dryloc paint gives it the texture that is needed for the gravestones.

[@leighannconnell7417]

He is such an inspiration!

[@GhoulsAndGoblins31]

I agree. It's an amazing video.

[@loveandland]

Love that you showed your mistakes and what you would do differently!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

❤️

[@storytime_with_auntiek]

This is Hollywood quality! Harry Potter vibes. The kids in your neighborhood live next to the wizard of Halloween 🎃😲

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

This is exactly the vibes I was going for. Glad you love it! It’s been my favorite project

[@madzabinga8382]

Totally! I would love to trick-or-treat at that house! Or even drive by at night!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@madzabinga8382 thank you!

[@CS-bu9kd]

The great pumpkin 🎃 Charley Brown . 👍👍👍

[@betsysanders4524]

I’m a diabetic & I get my insulin via mail order. Between me, my husband & my mom we get about 20 styrofoam coolers a year. Now I can recycle some of them into holiday decorations instead of sending them to the trash! I’ll use the ones you recommended for the top & bottom layers since they are solid but I’ll use the cooler for the middle layers & recycle them! Thank you!

[@HAXMAN]

Awesome job! I've been trying to figure out how to get foam blocks to build a fake tree for my daughters. Thanks to you I went to Tractor Supply today and loaded up! Thanks so much!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Haxman! Yea a lot of people don’t know that tip so I’m glad it helped you find some!

[@ddylla85]

Inspired by Hollywood Haunter? Great job!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

They’re like Halloween royalty! Love them. Definitely got inspiration from various places, including them. Their pumpkins come out looking better though.

[@julievanerem9578]

The hot knife could have been used to do the entire project. We've made hundreds in all sizes. It is cleaner (keeps the foam dust out of the environment) , easier, quicker and a much more efficient process all around. Nice pumpkin!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks for the tip :)

[@b-dub6865]

I was thinking the same thing. I’m all about projects that are simple & clean. 😉 Do you know if there’s a more environmentally-friendly product to use in place of styrofoam? Plus, it’s so messy! It’s almost as bad as glitter. Ha. I was cracking up as it clung to Isaac’s arms & legs.😂 I need one of those hot knives!! It was very satisfying to watch it slice so clean. 😍 Thank goodness Xmas is around the corner! Ha. 🖤💀🎃

[@steamdespair9189]

@@b-dub6865 It's better to recycle the Styrofoam in projects like this than having it in a landfill.

[@b-dub6865]

@@steamdespair9189 True. Or just don’t use it at all. It’s terrible for the environment & isn’t biodegradable. So why not use material that’s environmentally-friendly?

[@tinaknutsen]

@@b-dub6865 Option to your question to replace styrofoam: My friend builds railroad scenery..mountains, tunnels; he gets old sofas for free and uses the foam and carves it into whatever boulders and such.

[@ChesneyAdventures]

I can't sleep because im watching this dedicated artist make a hell of a pumpkin!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha this made my day! But hopefully you did get some sleep! Glad you love the pumpkin

[@kencarpenter5715]

Great job! Have been working with smaller styrofoam projects for over tweny years, and I was VERY impressed with your work and tenacity. Terrific Isaac!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for this awesome comment, Ken! It’s my first time working with styrofoam on such a scale and I’m very happy how it turned out

[@Wutheringreads]

Everything about this was exquisite. The obvious care that went into editing this. Your artistry knows no bounds 🖤 love that pumpkin & your videos

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you for this. Made my day

[@jessicaphillips4542]

“Love that pumpkin” haha

[@ruthdoyle9085]

You can do all the shaping using the hot wire, including making the ribs (makes much less mess). You should only need to use the horse brush for the final surface. Then hit it with a heat gun or propane torch to eliminate the fuzzy balls. Then paint with “oops” returned paint, dark color (then light color). As soon as you paint use bedsheet or other cloth and cover entire pumpkin and paint over as you go. It gives it a strong skin. You can then sprinkle it with mortar mix while the paint is still wet (will creat a stronger skin) let dry and they paint with lighter or darker paint (to ensure proper coverage) then add coats of paint until you can no longer see the material) finally paint the last coats with the desired color.

[@KerriGilpin]

I love that you took a Hollywood Haunter concept and made it your own! Good tip on getting foam blocks at Harbor freight!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

They are considered royalty in the Halloween community haha love them. I’ve never heard of anyone getting the blocks at Harbor Freight, though I don’t see why they wouldn’t have them there as well. Most people get them at the Tractor Supply store

[@KerriGilpin]

Sorry that’s what I meant 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@KerriGilpin]

I meant tractor supply 😂🤷🏼‍♀️ but brain wrote HF 🤷🏼‍♀️ haha, yeah they really are haunter royalty! I’ve learned so much from them, VanOaks, and other brilliant haunters. I have to say, your witch prop is truly awesome, great design overall, and the instructions are super clear- I hope you get a good following from those! I really enjoyed the fact you left in the parts where you ended up changing materials, but explain why the change is better. As far as tutorials go, the witch and cauldron are up there with the best I’ve seen! And you make it seem doable for anyone, so really good job on that!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@KerriGilpin feedback like this always makes my day so much better. Thank you so much for those words. I think it’s always very important to be able to showcase when you make a mistake or when you change your plans because it lets you learn as you grow and show others better ways to do things. I’m so happy you loved them 😊🎃

[@billy1673]

Once again, this is a level of skill and patience I’ll never know. Well done!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much Billy!

[@lucy2beme]

Wow, excellent and fun job. Great video with wonderful instructions.

[@shabbybeauties58]

Absolutely love it!! May I say you’re not only smart and crafty, but you’re cute too! 🎃

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Edith! Smart, crafty and cute sounds good to me! 😊

[@benjaminnnkt]

Another one this week omg you're truly spoiling us!!! you make them all look so easy, I absolutely love the finished product looks incredible

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

🤴🏻

[@marc6340]

This is fantastic. All it needs is some giant twisted vines and pumpkin leaves!

[@sabine3769]

You should do a giant snow man next. Please. Just found the video of your snowman sooo cool

[@emeraldqueen1994]

Tip : curry combs work best when you go in CIRCLES, especially on horses 🐎

[@Jetstarz00]

Beautiful Pumpkin, Beautiful House!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you!

[@cannreed]

OMG you are my hero! This is my goal for future years!!! You did an AMAZING job!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much! Definitely make one! It’s labor intensive but very easy to make!

[@KG-io4cv]

Great video. Appreciate your thorough instructions

[@bigmcfan]

Dude, you are super talented and have a Lot of patience. You are also a great instructor. Love it.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for this! I try to break it down in ways that I would like to be taught things. 🎃

[@brendahorton4907]

Wow this is amazing…watching all your videos. Can’t wait to try one! Oh by the way I bought 3 of your books for the grandkids!

[@shelleyabel8111]

I love your ideas. You simplify it so well.

[@tatrokim]

Michael angelo of pumpkin carving.nice!! This would be a challenge on a windy day. .

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha thank you! Oh yes, do not attempt on windy day!

[@terrijoyner4021]

New subscriber here....your video just popped up when I opened KZbin this morning. I absolutely love the pumpkin and thank you for sharing this great tutorial. I've been trying to figure out a way to create large Christmas ornaments to add to my Christmas decorations. I'd love to see you make one of those ....

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Welcome to my KZbin channel, Terri! So happy you love my pumpkin. A giant Christmas ornament is one of the items I plan on making in the next couple of weeks for my Christmas decorations. Just trying to work out the plan and how to best make one 😃😃

[@dreamdesigndecor3231]

Super cute! Thanks for linking all the products you have used.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Just wanted to make it super easy for everyone :)

[@sealh06]

I love this idea, wow! Awesome pumpkin!

[@kkgibbs1]

This is an excellent idea. Thank you for sharing the mistakes too. You are very talented.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! 😊 I think it’s important to show the mistakes so that others don’t make it.

[@joedevitto6113]

This is amazing lots of work and time went into this but its beautiful love it ~

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks Joe!

[@RobertRodgers-r5h]

Outstanding Work!

[@trevorschaffer9173]

You've outdone yourself, sir. Outstanding work. PS-You're home is beautiful!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Trevor! Very kind of you

[@rachaelstarling4360]

You are so creative. I love this!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Rachael

[@christylamar4202]

Awesome now it needs some babies I’ll remember this forever great job

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for this awesome comment Christy! I have about 40 foam pumpkins that I’ve gotten from the store Michael’s that will form a huge pumpkin patch!

[@macrichardson7440]

Great pumpkin Charlie Brown !!!! Super job. But can we talk about all the outfit changes !! Facial hair. Clean face. Love your videos man. You’re great !!

[@scotts9821]

Wow! Love your approach and your attitude. Impressive guy. Thanks for sharing.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much Scott! Appreciate the comment

[@bajiron]

Amazing ,Amazing video!!! I saw some made from pool noodles but this beats them all! Thank you!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you!!

[@southernsass2937]

Oh wow! This is so beautifully done 🎃 TFS!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much! 🎃

[@michellebarnet2292]

Love this! I also love the colors of the home you have it placed in front of.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! That’s my home sweet home. It’s my first home

[@terrysmith5574]

Isaac, I just came across your channel your very talented. Just subscribed to your channel. Can’t wait to see your next video. From Athens Georgia 😃

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much Terry and welcome to my channel! Hope you enjoy my future projects 👋🏻😃

[@debracoverston5464]

This is amazing. You did a fantastic job!

[@gioceja1992]

Thanks for the idea, definitely something to do next Halloween. Excited to do this project soon.

[@elainepowers328]

Absolutely awesome!!

[@julse.289]

Stunning!

[@sophiavassalle]

have been wanting to recreate the pumpkin from halloweentown and praying i can find foam blocks for this project!!

[@rachelhunt4596]

I’ve always wanted to do this but didn’t want to spend the money on the blocks. You’re tip on how to get these made me subscribe!👍🏻

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much! And welcome to my channel! Yes check out Tractor Supply stores. You’ll probably have to ask a manager. Some stores won’t give them away and others will give you everything they have.

[@Peacenik1]

Oh the possibilities are endless!! LOVE THIS! Great job! HAPPY HAUNTING!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much! And yes, the possibilities are endless!

[@Ricks2Cents]

I’m going to have to try to make this for my Farm Next Year!!!

[@JeffBitler]

Electric bread knives are excellent for cutting styrofoam. Great job!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Oh thanks for that tip!

[@JeffBitler]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY Sure, you're welcome! They make a bit of a mess like the combs do, but it still helps. And thanks for a great project! Totally inspired me to make one too! There really IS a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@JeffBitler I’m glad I was able to inspire! Trust me, you’ll love it once it’s done. I’m thinking about making another since I could place them at either side of my long driveway

[@MindyourMatters]

This is so amazing! Great work!🍁🎃 happy fall

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much! Happy fall to you as well!

[@steamdespair9189]

Amazing!

[@GhoulsAndGoblins31]

I love this video. Thank you so much this will help me make mine. Got some cool plans to make a giant evil jack o lantern with vines. HAPPY HALLOWEEN

[@juliecaudill2845]

I've got to have this ginormous 🎃!!!!!

[@sideshowtink]

That is amazingly cool! Very clever!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you!

[@melissaavendano7354]

Its beautiful!!! Love your creativity!!!🎃💙🎃

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

❤️

[@elizabethtrihub8047]

Wow! Wat to go!!! It's The Great pumpkin" Charlie Brown

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth! 😃🎃

[@_Nicole_E__]

This is so nice , and I love the fact that you do DiYs . This video was very relaxing and fun to watch . Thank you 🌹 .

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for such a kind and uplifting comment! Glad you liked it

[@_Nicole_E__]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY Thank you.🎃

[@TabbPunk97]

mmm now I'm CRAVING pumpkin pie!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Love pumpkin pie 🥧

[@mikeresnick6623]

Excellent job! If I only had time, and storage lol.

[@kkgibbs1]

That was my 1st thought. This is great but where would I store it.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I have 1/3 acre of land so I’ve built 2 big sheds in the back

[@alexander2685]

Very nice quality and care went into this project and it shows looks like something I would buy from a home goods store or crate and barrel if they actually had pumpkins this big love😍it.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much Alexander. I honestly wish they sold this size pumpkins because I’ve always wanted one. I’m so happy that you love it, thank you so much again for the nice comment

[@theresamiller1446]

This turned so good! Just what I need another project! LOL

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Do it! Do it! Do it! 🙌🏻😃🎃

[@thechubbyhiker4142]

Amazing!! Wow! Thank you for the tutorial!! You’re quite the artist!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed !

[@simply_ari_j]

I don’t have a yard to use this tutorial for but I can’t wait to eventually have a giant pumpkin

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I used to live in Miami and finally I had enough and moved to my new home in North Carolina. More land, bigger house for a better price. Best decision I ever made.

[@Tyler3853]

So funnn! Omg it’s like Cinderella’s carriage. A lot of effort but worth it. Also what a nice huge house and pretty garden. A house as nice as that deserved that nice ornament. Can’t wait to see more crafts from your channel 💖 ps I loved that you used Halloween background music instead of leaving it muted while in speed mood.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for these wonderful comments. It does look like Cinderella‘s carriage. It was time consuming but definitely super fun to make. Hopefully next year I can make another one to accompany it.. Glad you loved it 🎃

[@meloneeleddington7664]

Very cool, you did a great job, I would love to see a giant pumpkin stack man, like a snowman but out of pumpkins. That would be really cool. 🧡🤎💛🍁🍂

[@CS-bu9kd]

I would love to see these beautiful pumpkins displayed in a faux pumpkin patch ..🤣 They look amazing …

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

That’s what I’ll be creating. I have about 40 pumpkins that I carved so it’ll be more of a haunted pumpkin patch.

[@CS-bu9kd]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY wow that will be so cool 👍👍👍

[@ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune]

Awesome job!! The pumpkin looks amazing!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@mikeandgino]

Chingon! Great job man! Impressive and messy 🤣!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha very messy indeed but so rewarding at the end!

[@jasonmaichleroddick6792]

This is awesome I really want to make one. And, I love the Ford hat. 🥰

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Love my Ford Truck 🇺🇸

[@jasonmaichleroddick6792]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY all my trucks have been Fords, best trucks ever.

[@mariagutierrez3018]

Wow !! its incredible amazing beautiful ❤️😍❤️ I Love Love it 💕

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much Maria! Glad you love it! 🥳

[@maliamcconahy]

So awesome!

[@MartinUrzuaa]

Isaac this is amazing. I am obsessed with this!!!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Martin! It’s definitely my favorite prop that Ive made this season

[@MartinUrzuaa]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY UPDATE just left seattle and I am back home ready to decorate hahaha! thanks for the inspo king

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@MartinUrzuaa send me pics when you finish decorating. If you are on Facebook you can send them at my page. Search “Isaac Alexander DIY”

[@HappyHaunting]

That’s impressive

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks so much 🎃

[@debbralehrman5957]

Looks Amazing

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Debbra!

[@Wendy_creation_station]

WOW now that was impressive!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Wendy!

[@janiegiordano9295]

Outstanding! You are a genius!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much Janie !

[@JordanTheGaymer]

Love it! Good enough to be displayed at Dollywood!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I agree!

[@bransonhauntedhills]

Great job! I am collecting the blocks from our local TSC to make a huge pumpkin. Thank you for sharing. New subscriber!!!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Welcome to my channel! How big are you thinking of making it? As big as mine (24 blocks) or bigger?

[@bransonhauntedhills]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY I was thinking bigger but I probably should start off with one your size then try one bigger!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@bransonhauntedhills that’s super dope! Do it!

[@stephaniea5206]

Love it! I have the yard for a patch of pumpkins like that...I just don't have the space to store them (or even one) for the other 10 months of the year. :)

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha storage can be an issue for items so large! Thankfully I have space in the backyard

[@tibbytx1]

Awesome.

[@TereseBenge]

That's beautiful 🎃

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you!

[@fussguss3011]

For the hard coat, you can also use “monster mud” which is just a mixture of exterior paint and drywall joint compound in a ratio/mix of 5 parts joint compound to 1 part exterior paint. May be a little cheaper/quicker than the Foam Factory option. This will also help fill in smaller holes and give you a smoother finish if you couldn’t get it all sanded the way you wanted. Great video!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

For any future projects I will not be using monster mud as I have not had much success with it. We have wet Octobers and the various items that I have monster mud coated have ended up wilting, melting or becoming soft. I have followed a couple of different recipes - including the 5 to 1 ratio and still get same results. It’s perfect when it’s sunny or dry but once it rains it becomes soft. Not sure why I never had success with it

[@fussguss3011]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY If you have a wetter season I definitely understand why monster mud isn’t your first choice. Maybe a different ratio would help it stand up a little better. Hollywood Haunter does a resin/gel hard coat on their outdoor props these days, but I’ve never used either of those since it’s just a hobby for me.

[@nemofinder22]

Isaac! I've watched all your videos and you do such a great job explaining everything and including links of what you used is especially helpful! Im going to call you the "expanding foam king! LOL Keep up the awesome videos! looking forward to more. Hopefully some more gardening videos as well!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha thank you! I do tend to use expanding foam A LOT - and someone has finally noticed! Thank you so much for watching all my videos 😃

[@dalekendall9088]

Great video! So talented!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Dale!

[@loveandland]

This is amazing wow wow wow!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

🥰

[@barbarabeckley8732]

Really Really awesome 👌

[@juliecaudill2845]

Beautiful 😍

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Julie !

[@soniaortiz6805]

That is sooooooo awesome love it great job 👏 👍

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Sonia!

[@carolbenson6524]

Really cool!!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Carol!

[@sheilaporter3003]

Use the small bits of styrofoam in a Christmas project. Great work!

[@claudiorodriguez1143]

Hello! New subscriber here. Great job. I'm impressed.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you and welcome to my channel, Claudio!

[@sayday15]

That’s sick!! Thanks for sharing 🍁🎃

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You’re very welcome, Sadie!

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

Great job……I so miss our epic Halloween parties we did every year here in Houston UNTIL COVID. Family started 6 weeks before and we had so much fun planning, acting, carving signs using that foam cutter was a blast. Hopefully next year….plzzzzz. We spent a lot but it was so worth it.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

That sounds so fun! Hopefully y’all will get to do that again

[@cecilemorgan6579]

You did a great job!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you Cecile !

[@jackbeasley6105]

Always love designs by Daddy 😌✌️✨

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha you remember my old tagline haha

[@jagslayerboy9647]

That is awesome great job

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much !

[@AnjokTV]

Thank you for sharing these great halloween tutorials. Been viewing already several of your videos. All of them are really informative, easy to understand as you explained them perfectly well and all the outcome are amazingly outstanding!!! Excellent job!!!👍👍👍💯

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, I’m glad you found my videos helpful and enjoyable

[@charismasalas8875]

I was drawn to your handsome face. Then after watching a few videos. I hit subscribe!!! You're talent is AMAZING!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much!