Halloween Project Ideas – Pumpkin Luminary

Today I’d like to pass along a great Halloween project idea from Krylon Spray Paints. Plastic Pumpkin Luminaries are quick and easy to create and will add a spooky holiday touch to your home or business. 

Materials

• Krylon Fusion for Plastic® – Pumpkin
• Krylon Fusion for Plastic® – Sunbeam
• Two 2-liter empty plastic soda bottles
• Con-Tact® Paper
• Scissors
• Razor knife
• Adhesive remover
• 2 candles
• Sand

General Supplies

• Paper towels
• Newspaper
• Rubber Gloves

Instructions

1. Peel label from empty plastic soda bottle. Use adhesive remover and a paper towel to remove any residue.
2. Wash soda bottles thoroughly; let dry completely.
3. Using razor knife, carefully cut off top of bottle. Cut a half-circle out of the back, near the bottom; this will make it easier to add the sand and the candle.
4. Draw facial features on contact paper and cut out. Adhere features to the soda bottle, being careful to firmly seal edges with fingernail.
5. Cover work area with newspaper. Spray soda bottles with Krylon Fusion – one with Pumpkin Orange and the other with Sunbeam. Let dry for 3 hours.
6. When completely dry, carefully peel off contact paper features. (Note: Krylon Fusion will be dry to touch after 15 minutes but should be allowed to cure for at least 24 hours before the luminaries are put into service.)
7. Add sand to base for weight and insert candle. Light and enjoy.

This is a great way to recycle those used soda bottles into a fun and easy project you can make with the kids. If you need some of the materials mentioned above click on the blue links above or visit ThePaint Store.com today. We’ll deliver them right to your door, Happy Halloween!