Mod Podge Pumpkins with Polka Dots

2 min read September 13, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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Get ready for Halloween with this super simple statement pumpkin. Black and white is all the rage with our Mod Podge® Pumpkin with Polka Dots tutorial. It is so simple to make and adds such a playful and modern twist on the Halloween pumpkin. This black and white polka dot pumpkin will be the perfect statement piece for your mantel or buffet table this Halloween. You could go with an all black and white Halloween decor theme this year!

 

Project Time
35 to 45 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Apply a coat of Mod Podge® to the areas of pumpkin where you want to add the tissue paper polka dot. Do one area at a time. Note: Spray paint the pumpkin white the night before crafting.

 

Mod Podge Pumpkins with Polka Dots step 1
Step
2

Adhere the black tissue paper circle to the area you added the Mod Podge®. Use your finger tip to gently smooth the tissue paper circle onto the pumpkin. Continue adhere the black tissue paper circles using Mod Podge® to the pumpkin to complete the look. Allow to dry.

 

Mod Podge Pumpkins with Polka Dots step 2
Step
3

Once dry, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge®over the polka dots using a foam brush.

 

Mod Podge Pumpkins with Polka Dots step 3
Step
4

Be sure to check out all of the ways you can decorate a pumpkin using simple supplies and Mod Podge®. We've rounded up our 5 Mod Podge Pumpkin Ideas to dress up the simple orange pumpkin for some creative Halloween decor ideas using faux pumpkins.

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