Decoupage Pumpkins Tutorial Using Art Deco Style

Give your Halloween décor a glamorous upgrade with this art deco decoupage pumpkin tutorial using tissue paper and gold accents.

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This tutorial shows how to decoupage foam pumpkins with art deco tissue paper for a vintage look. You'll cut paper into strips, glue them around the pumpkin, and finish with a gold painted stem. Let the glue dry halfway through for best results.

You'll need

White or black foam pumpkins

Decoupage glue, such as Mod Podge

Foam brush

Bristle paintbrush

Art deco tissue paper (we got ours from Zazzle)

Gold acrylic paint

Scissors

Directions

Cut your art deco tissue paper into strips that are between 1 and 1.5 inches wide.

Using a foam brush, apply a vertical stripe of decoupage glue down the pumpkin from top to bottom.

Place a tissue paper strip onto the glued area, smoothing it gently with your finger. Brush a layer of Mod Podge over the top, ensuring edges are adhered. Use your finger or the foam brush's handle to flatten any wrinkles.

Continue adding strips around the pumpkin, trying to align the pattern, especially on the widest, most visible parts. Don't worry if it doesn't match perfectly at the top due to the curve.

About halfway through, trim any excess paper at the bottom and glue the ends down. Let it dry for 30 minutes before proceeding.

Once the entire pumpkin is covered and dry, paint the stem with gold acrylic paint. Apply additional coats if needed, letting each dry in between.