Dot Art Pumpkins

Tips

• If you want your pumpkin to have a white background, you do not need to paint it white. The Arts & Glass team will glaze your pumpkin after you paint it, so any parts unpainted will turn out shiny white.
• Practice making dots on a paper towel or the table to get the hang of how the dotters work.
• Dip your dotting tool into paint between each dot to keep the dots uniform in size.
• Make a number of dots before re-dipping your tool into paint to create a series of dots that decrease in size.
• When dotting on a vertical surface (like a pumpkin!) use small dotters and do not overload your tool with paint, or else the dot might drip.
• Mayco-brand paints tend to work best for this, whereas the Colorobbia-brand paints tend not to be ideal for dots on vertical surfaces.
• Round ends of regular paint brushes are great for larger dots.
• The round wooden ends of the handles of paint dotters are great for very big dots–but be sure not to load on too much paint on a vertical surface!
• Most of the time you do NOT need to go over your dots, just once is enough.
• Don’t forget to paint your name or initials on the bottom of your pumpkin.
• Have fun, and don’t be afraid to ask questions or for help! 😀

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