Ready for the fall months? We know we love an awesome decorated porch for Fall, but what about the interior of your home? Have you thought about some glamorous ways to add fall style to your space? How about some gorgeous DIY Mercury glass pumpkins in a stunning vignette. Here’s how I created this look with some help with a little bit of paint!
I have had some spray paint hanging out in my garage for some time now. I was not quite sure what I wanted to do with it, so I’ve been hanging onto it until the right project came its way. Well here it was…and the best part I have tons left over. Now I decided only to do one pumpkin since though I’ve been itching for the project, it’s a little more glamorous for my taste. I’m usually a rustic kind of gal so glam…doesn’t quite work for my design aesthetic, but it really was something I wanted to try.
Below is a Step by Step tutorial on how I created a glamorous mercury glass pumpkin using a real pumpkin and some leftover spray paint.
 
Step 1: Spray paint entire pumpkin using Chrome Krylon Spray Paint
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You do not need to pre paint this just happened to be one of the pumpkin my daughter painted that I used. Can you tell this is the painting bench on our back deck?
Next Step is to dab some black paint to pumpkin. I chose leftover paint I had in the garage you can use acrylic if it’s easier. Dab a wet paper towel into some black paint and dab over pumpkin randomly.
Let Dry! That easy! Now it may not be worth the money to buy one pumpkin and spray paint to do this project, but if you plan to do an entire vignette with all different sized pumpkins that would look amazing and well worth the cost of the paint and pumpkins. I just happened to have this pumpkin and spray paint hanging around so this project cost me $0!
Psst…just a sneak peek at what I will be sharing on the blog this week (notice background?)
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No way… I love this so much! They totally look like mercury glass or even metal! Trying it!
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Hi Donna thank you so much! Oh I did not know that thank you I’ll try it!
The black paint just makes takes it to another level. I love how this looks. Thank you for the inspiration! ;o)
Thank you Lucy!
I absolutely LOVE this!! I have a huge obsession with mercury glass, so I will def. be trying this!!
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Thanks so much Fotini! Yes…maybe try on all different sized pumpkins that would look amazing clustered together.
I need to try this product! Love your pumpkin!!!
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What a great idea…I would have never thought to use looking glass on a pumpkin…love it
Thanks so much!
So pretty!! I always wondered how one of these would turn out. Sweet!!
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Thanks michele!
Oh, I love this. Mercury glass is one of my favs but doing it on a pumpkin – who would have thought. Pinning. Cathy
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Thanks Cathy for Pinning! Yes, I know..I feel like I want to try this on so many more places.
Such a cool effect! I’ve been wanting to try out this look, too, but keep going for the rustic projects instead – just like you. It’s always worth a try when the project ends up being free, and I really love how they turned out!
Jenny @ Refresh Living recently posted…Cozy Table Runner with Old Sweaters and Flannel Shirts
Thanks so much Jenny! Yes, this project definitely felt more crafty too which was nice to do.
I love this idea! I’ve been looking for easy ways to “dress up” my pumpkins, and this definitely fits the bill. 🙂 I think I have some metallic spray paint left over somewhere around here. Pinned!
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Oh great Elizabeth! Oh don’t you just love when you have the supplies already leftover. You’ll enjoy this one really easy to do too.
Love mercury glass and this diy is great! Pinned!
Thanks so much Jill for pinning!
I am loving this look. I am into mix gold and silver together so much. Looks amazing.
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Thanks so much Vanessa.
So cute, Deb! I’ve always wanted to try that Mercury glass paint on something!
Roxanne recently posted…Home for Fall-Rustic Centerpiece
This is so cool! It looks like real mercury glass. Love it!
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I love that you used a real pumpkin and the black paint really gives it the mercury glass look. I want to try this. Thanks for the great tutorial!
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Thanks so much Michelle!
Mind. Blown.
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I absolutely love it! But I am a mercury glass kind of gal… I tend to have it all over my house! So glad to “meet you” through the Home for Fall blog hop! Pinning for reference!
Betsy @ Happily Ever After, Etc. recently posted…Green with Envy… Gorgeous Green Kitchen Cabinets!
Thank you s much Betsy! I appreciate the Pin!
Wow, that came out better than I would have imagined! I love all things silvery, so this would be perfect for our decor. Pinning!
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Thank you for Pinning Vineta!
Wow this is so beautiful! I love how your pumpkin came out! Totally pinning this and am following you on Pinterest too!
Raquel recently posted…Lemon Blueberry Cake
Thank you Raquel! So glad to have you following me. Thank you so much for sharing!
I didn’t realize how easy this was! I will be giving it a try!
Pamela Smith recently posted…Upcycle A Clementine Box Into A Doll Bed
Ok… This is way wonderful!! Wow, I love the look but mostly love the easiness. Great job
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Such a great idea and definitely a perfect use for repurposing a pumpkin! Definitely need to find me a bottle of this ASAP. 🙂
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