Creative Hobbies Large 12 Inch Wood Pumpkin Cutout Shapes, 12 x 10.5 Inch DIY Ready to Paint or Decorate Wooden Cutouts, 3-Pack

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The next step is to make the pumpkin template. I freehanded this but you can pull up images on the internet to use as reference. Remember, it doesn’t matter if it isn’t perfect. Natural pumpkins are never perfect 🙂 You can use them on your front porch or in your yard. You can use smaller ones to decorate a fall mantle or use them as a centerpiece on your dining table.

When painting a solid color as I did with orange paint, be sure to use a base coat of primer first to ensure even coverage.

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If you are making your DIY plywood pumpkins for outdoor use, where they will be seeing the elements directly, be sure to use pressure-treated plywood. Real pumpkins are great, but they don’t always last all season long. Especially after we carve them for Halloween. If you are making them to use indoors, use paint or stain-grade plywood. Where to use 3D plywood pumpkins? This is a great fall DIY project if you’ve been looking for wooden pumpkin ideas or a fun project you can customized with different patterns and pumpkin designs.

Edit: at this time my DIY craft kids have been removed due to material unavailability and increased costs CHOOSE YOUR CRAFT KIT As you are cutting them out, don’t worry too much if you deviate from the drawn line a little bit. Remember, it is a natural pumpkin. The only thing to ensure is that both cut outs are the same. You could use spray paint, or paint them with a paintbrush. Add some raffia around the stems or distress them for a rustic look. The possibilities are endless! Depending on how smooth you want the painted finish to be you could sand each cut out before painting. You could also have your local home improvement store cut your plywood for you if you don’t have a circular saw.

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As you can see, you can make them in all shapes and sizes. That’s what makes this project so much fun! I used furring strips in this free video tutorial, but you can also use 1×4’s, pallet boards or reclaimed wood. Furring strips are lightweight which makes it easier to create stability for such a large project.

Sanding is optional. If they don’t quite fit together, you can lightly sand the slots to make it easier. Drawing the pumpkin shape on folded paper will ensure that it will be symmetrical. It is very important that the pumpkin shape be symmetrical. Now you can go ahead and cut out the pumpkin shape keeping the paper folded for the symmetrical full pumpkin. To make the wood pumpkins, you will need two pieces of plywood. You can use scrap plywood if you have pieces that are large enough.If they are going to be under a shade and protected, you can use regular plywood but be sure to seal them really well. After you’ve painted the boards, you’re ready to sand, then assemble. Sand each board with an orbital sander focusing on the edges just as much as the surface. If you want it to look really weathered, sand the edges and the face until some wood grain shows through. You can also use sand paper and sand by hand if you don’t have an orbital. Create a pumpkin cutout with the pumpkin template free printable cutout There are so many possibilities and you can make your porch pumpkin one-of-a-kind! So, why not create this large pumpkin decor today and have it ready for fall? With some wood, paint, glue and a few screws, you’ll be able to make this porch pumpkin in no time. These cutouts are made of smooth, high quality plywood and are ready for you to paint, stain, and decorate. When you’re finished decorating, hang up your creation or add a personalized gift tag to share it with someone you love. Whether you’re looking for a spooky Halloween craft or looking for a way to decorate, shop our selection of wooden cutouts.

If you need some fall decor inspiration, look no further than this free Pumpkin Template and get started on your own wood pumpkin crafts! This large pumpkin decor will really make your porch shine. You can also use the template to create other festive decorations such as paper pumpkins Want to make and sell a Pumpkin Wood Craft? Draw lines for a 3/4″ slot on the bottom half of the cutout with the stem and on the top half of the cutout without a stem. I cut my plywood using a circular saw and a straight-cut guide. I find it easier to cut large pieces of plywood on the ground. I used my combination square to draw the slots in the cutouts that will allow them to slide together.Now, you can trace it onto one of the pieces of plywood. This time, we are tracing the complete pumpkin. Step 3. Cut out the pumpkin Grab your paintbrushes and let’s get rolling. It’s easy to make this DIY Halloween decor and I’m going to show you how to do it. Decorating Halloween Wood Cutouts Gather These Supplies Paint all of the wood cutouts with white before you choose the final color. There’s two reasons for this. First, you’re going to leave the front white because that is where the napkin is going and you want the design to pop off. This wood pumpkin pattern, similar to the rustic fall pumpkinand scrap wood pumpkin, resembles the DIY project pallet pumpkins you often see, but adds a unique touch with the angled pattern. The rustic look of wooden boards will mix in great with real pumpkins. Porch Pumpkin Tools and Materials