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Easy Concrete Pumpkins In 20 Minutes

Weather proof Pumpkins! For indoor and outdoor use!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/easy-concrete-pumpkins-in-20-minutes • Posted by Lily O.

A super easy way to make some cute concrete pumpkins. No molds required! These take around 20 minutes to make for a 6" pumpkin (drying time not included) If you plan on making big pumpkins and are worried they might be too heavy I also show you how to turn regular concrete into hyperfyfa (meaning: lightweight concrete)

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 20

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

A super easy way to make some cute concrete pumpkins. No molds required! These take around 20 minutes to make for a 6" pumpkin (drying time not included) If you plan on making big pumpkins and are worried they might be too heavy I also show you how to turn regular concrete into hyperfyfa (meaning: lightweight concrete)

Instructions

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    To begin you'll need to mix your concrete in a bucket. You can do this by hand or use a drill bit with a mixing tip.

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    Here's what the concrete mixture should look like.

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    Following that tie some tights at the bottom and cut them off at about 12" in length.

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    Next stuff your tights with concrete and tie off sections to create the pumpkin shape. You cane use string or rubber bands to do this.

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    Let your pumpkins set overnight and remove the tights and rubber bands.

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    Next use some hot glue to attach a piece of rope for the stem and thin it out with some scissors to create a tapered look.

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    For the last step apply some glue and sprinkle the pumpkin with very fine moss to give it a natural look and that's it.

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    Here's how they look in the garden.