How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Pumpkins at Home for Halloween 2025
Turn ordinary pumpkins into spooky, glowing masterpieces with this fun and creative DIY project. Perfect for Halloween parties, porch décor, or just adding a little glow to your night.
Ingredients
- Small to medium pumpkin (real or foam)
- Glow-in-the-dark paint (water-based, multiple colors)
- 2-3 paintbrushes (various sizes)
- Mixing palette or old plate
- Paper towels
- Tablecloth or newspaper for protection
- Optional: stencils
- Optional: blacklight for extra glow
- Optional: glitter, vinyl stickers, or accessories (googly eyes, pipe cleaners, hats)
Instructions
- Wash and dry your pumpkin thoroughly to remove dirt or residue.
- Set up your workspace with newspaper or a tablecloth, brushes, and supplies.
- If using stencils, tape them gently to the pumpkin.
- Apply a thin base coat of white paint if needed for extra brightness.
- Paint on the first thin coat of glow paint using a medium brush and let dry 10–15 minutes.
- Repeat with 2–3 additional coats until the glow effect is strong.
- Use smaller brushes for details, outlines, or stencil designs.
- Optional: sprinkle glitter on wet paint or add vinyl stickers and accessories.
- Charge the pumpkin under sunlight or a blacklight for best glow results.
- Display on porch steps, in flower beds, on windowsills, or group with other pumpkins for a glowing Halloween setup.
Notes
Always let each coat dry completely before adding another. Keep pumpkins away from open flames or heat sources, as glow paint can bubble or crack. Recharge glow paint under a flashlight or blacklight during Halloween night for maximum effect.
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