DIY Cauldron Pumpkin

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Cause a spooky stir this season with a DIY cauldron pumpkin. Spruce up your porch, entryway or mantel with this clever project that is super simple to make. Our secret supply with this project will have kids begging to help craft. What’s our secret you might ask? Bubbles! See the full video to learn how to make your own cauldron pumpkin!

Project Time
45 to 55 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Start by painting the foam pumpkin. Using a foam brush, paint the top half of the pumpkin with green paint. Once the top half is completely painted, then paint the bottom half of the pumpkin with black paint.

Step
2

Using a rounded foam brush and the green paint, dab the "bubbles" between the green and black paint.

Step
3

Mix together a solution of 1/2 green paint and 1/2 bubblesin a round bowl. Mix together using a straw.

Step
4

Using a straw, blow the mixture into bubbles.

Step
5

Dip the painted pumpkin into the bubble and paint mixture, then let dry.

Step
6

Use the wood spools and attach them to the pumpkin using hot glue. Once the glue has dried, paint the spools black.

Step
7

Embellish the pumpkin with plastic spiders. Attach the spiders using hot glue.

Step
8

Decorate your front porch or entryway with this fun DIY pumpkin idea!

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