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Jell-O Mold Pumpkins ~by~ Nancyfangles

2/4/2020

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Jell-O Mold Pumpkins:
A Nancyfangles Whimsical Creation

Supplies: For Two
4 vintage Jell-O molds
A handful of marbles
2 metal leaves (or fabric, paper…)
2 Furniture knobs for stems
Rubbing alcohol
Glue (E6000 or Super glue)
Spray paint (black and orange – or 1 color as you desire)
Spray finish (clear drying/satin finish)
Rubber stamp ink (paints or paint pens)
Instructions:
Drill or punch hole into top of 2 Jell-O molds for stem (making sure that the screw on the knobs will fit tightly)
Clean Jell-O molds and metal leaves with soap and water and wipe down with alcohol
Spray paint Jell-O molds and allow to dry for 24 hours
Paint metal leaves as desired. (I used stamp pads) allow to dry
Spray on finish and allow to dry
Glue on knobs and let dry
Put marbles into 2 molds to weight down
Glue 2 Jell-O molds together to create top and bottom of pumpkin
(be sure to be in a well ventilated area, allow to dry as per glue directions)
Wrap leaves around stem, curl as desired to resemble vine
Enjoy!

 
This was my first Handmade in Ellijay Column, as published in the Times Courier newspaper Oct. 2017 (all rights reserved)
 

 

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