Mod Podge Pumpkins with Glitter

2 min read September 13, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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Turn a simple faux pumpkin into a glamorous Halloween decoration with our tutorial for the Mod Podge® Pumpkin with Glitter! Keep it simple and let it shine with gold glitter on a white pumpkin. This decoration will be the highlight of your Halloween decorations this year. Add a modern touch with a geometric design. The possibilities are endless. Be sure to see all of our DIY pumpkin ideas using Mod Podge®.

 

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Tape off a section of your pumpkin that you want to add glitter to. Use painter's tape or washi tape. I spray painted the faux pumpkin white the night before crafting.

 

Mod Podge Pumpkins with Glitter step 1
Step
2

Using a foam brush, apply Mod Podge® to the area of the faux pumpkin that you want to add glitter.

 

Mod Podge Pumpkins with Glitter step 2
Step
3

Sprinkle glitter to the area of pumpkin with Mod Podge®. Use as much glitter as you would like!

 

Mod Podge Pumpkins with Glitter step 3
Step
4

After the bottom glitter layer is dry, you can add a top coat of Mod Podge® to seal. Then, once dry, gently peel the tape.

 

Mod Podge Pumpkins with Glitter step 4
Step
5

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.

Mod Podge Pumpkins with Glitter step 5 part 1
Mod Podge Pumpkins with Glitter step 5 part 2
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Mod Podge Pumpkins with Glitter step 5 part 5

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