DIY Striped Halloween Pumpkin

1 min read September 14, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Black and white stripes are all the rage right now, from fashion accessories to stationery. Who doesn’t want to get in on the stripe trend? A little paint goes a long way with this easy Striped halloween Pumpkin tutorial. Now your Halloween decor can be just as on trend as the fashion runways. 

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Squirt some white acrylic paint into a disposable craft cup. Use a sponge paint brush to apply the paint onto the small ceramic pumpkin and allow time for it to dry.

DIY Striped Halloween Pumpkin step 1
Step
2

Use a flat bristled paint brush to apply a coat of black acrylic paint onto the every other pumpkin section and allow time for it to dry.

DIY Striped Halloween Pumpkin step 2
Step
3

Apply a coat of metallic gold acrylic paint to the pumpkin stem and allow time for it to dry.

DIY Striped Halloween Pumpkin step 3
Step
4

Create the perfect trio of pumpkins for your Halloween mantle. Be sure to check more of our Classy DIY Pumpkin Ideas, such as the Masquerade Halloween Pumpkin and the Glittered Halloween Pumpkin.

DIY Striped Halloween Pumpkin step 4

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