There’s something special about taking a simple object and watching it shift, layer by layer, into a piece full of character. For these pumpkins, I wanted a look that felt vintage and deeply autumnal, with just a hint of fairy magic—something warm and welcoming, like décor you’d place on your entryway table, adding cozy, seasonal charm.
To start, I altered a set of very basic 3D pumpkins to give them a more special, enchanted look. I used resin pieces from the Fresh Foliages molds and the delicate flowers from Rusty Flowers, building small focal points that added personality and texture right from the beginning.
I worked with translucent colors to build soft, glowing layers. True Yellow and Tiger Orange created a warm base, and water helped everything blend naturally into the matte gesso surface. From there, deeper tones and shadows brought out the curves and structure of each pumpkin.
To soften the natural shine of the Liquid Acrylics, I added a light coat of Soft Matte Gel, which immediately gave the finish a more vintage feel. Metallic accents, Sparks, and a touch of wax added that subtle shimmer and dimension without losing the warm, aged look. A few Titanium White splatters tied everything together with texture and contrast.
What I enjoyed most about this project is how each pumpkin found its own identity along the way. Altering them became a slow, cozy process. One of those moments where you forget the rush and simply follow where the layers want to take you.
Hope this little autumn project inspires you to chill out too, trust in your own magic, and let your creativity go wild.
Until the next creative adventure… and remember:
"Release, breathe, and keep creating"
❤️ Priss
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