DIY Glam Halloween Gold Dripped Pumpkin

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Here is a simple DIY for all of you glamorous ghouls out there.  This DIY Glam Halloween Gold Dripped Pumpkin will add a touch of glitz to your mantle or entryway table.  Bring spookiness and style to your Halloween decor with hints of black and eerie dripped gold. Check out how to do this easy gold foiling technique below!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Using a flat bristled and acrylic paint to paint the stem medium sized DIY Ceramic Pumpkin gold.  Allow time for the paint to dry.

DIY Glam Halloween Gold Dripped Pumpkin step 1
Step
2

Apply a coat of Glossy Mod Podge® to the stem.  While the Mod Podge® is still wet, wrap the stem with a Gold Foil Leaf Sheet.  Allow time for Mod Podge® to dry.  Use a large paint brush to remove the excess gold foil and apply a coat of Mod Podge® on top of the foil to seal it.

DIY Glam Halloween Gold Dripped Pumpkin step 2
Step
3

Use a flat bristled or sponge paint brush and acrylic paint to paint the medium sized DIY Ceramic Pumpkin black.  Allow time for the paint to dry.

DIY Glam Halloween Gold Dripped Pumpkin step 3
Step
4

Use your glue gun to create drips of glue starting at the top of the pumpkin.  Continue forming glue ‘drips’ until the entire top is completely covered.  Lay a sheet of Gold Foil Leaf to the dried hot glue. Use a large paint brush to remove the excess gold foil and apply a coat of Mod Podge® on top of the foil to seal it.

DIY Glam Halloween Gold Dripped Pumpkin step 4 part 1
DIY Glam Halloween Gold Dripped Pumpkin step 4 part 2
Step
5

Prop the pumpkins on top of Mercury Glass Candle Holders to add height and interest to your Halloween mantle or entryway table.  Make just one pumpkin or make all three sizes. To craft up this entire look, be sure to check out the tutorials for the rest of the DIY Glam Halloween Decor:

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DIY Glam Halloween Graffiti Pumpkin

DIY Glam Halloween Skull Decor

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DIY Glam Halloween Gold Dripped Pumpkin step 5

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