Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago

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In this video I show you how I built a pumpkin out of foil, tape and paper towel. I also show you how to add a door, windows, a fence and more.

Look in the pinned comment for timestamps, supplies list and links.

Pumpkin Structure Supplies:
75 to 100 ft of strong foil (more if using cheap foil)
1 roll of masking tape
1 roll of cheap paper towel (no quilted, no 3 ply)
2 cups of pva white glue

Ground supplies:
large cardboard sheets 12" x 15" or larger
moss (I got mine from a dollar store)
paper cup trays or egg cartons for stones
Optional: clay for mushrooms
tiny mushroom video: youtu.be/Wb_8_s3c9QA
tree video youtu.be/2_XgEcpXeME

Doors and Windows:
tacky glue (also hot glue if you have it)
cardboard
clear plastic packaging
scissors
knife

Acrylic Paints used:
orange
black
brown
burnt umber
raw umber
grey
beige
green
cream

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