Decorative pumpkins of various shapes are excellent materials for crafts. One of the interesting options is a funny house that will become a decoration for Halloween. Such a craft can be presented as a gift, the house can be used as an original lantern or table decor.
Pumpkin houses: what they are
Before getting started, you need to decide what the finished composition will look like. Strong and beautiful pumpkins of various shapes are suitable for creating a house: pear-shaped, elongated, perfectly round or slightly flattened. It is better to choose fruits without damage, with an even glossy skin. Not only decorative varieties are suitable, but also small pumpkins that are used for food.
The composition may include one, two or several houses. Products of various shapes, installed on a multi-level stand, look very elegant. You can decorate the house with twigs, straw, polymer clay. Often, crafts are supplemented with candles or lanterns, such illumination makes the houses especially elegant.
In order for the product to be not only beautiful, but also durable, it is necessary to carefully select the pulp, and then rinse and dry the pumpkin. The finished craft can be painted with water-based paint, painted by hand or stenciled, and covered with clear varnish.
Manufacturing workshop
Carefully cut the bottom off the pumpkin with a sharp knife. Select the pulp using a chisel and pointed spatula. The walls should become thin and even. Mark the contours of windows and doors with a marker. To make the craft look more elegant, you need to cut at least 3-4 openings from different sides.
The shape of the windows is chosen depending on the general style of the craft and the size of the pumpkin. On the Internet you can find ready-made templates, they are useful for people who cannot draw. Cut openings with a very sharp carving knife. You should not strive for perfect symmetry - light bevels and irregularities will make the house more original and appropriate to the holiday atmosphere.
Cut shutters, doors and other decorative elements from small pieces of rind. If desired, they can be made from other materials, for example, thin rods tied with a harsh thread, or polymer clay. Clay blanks are molded according to a template and dried. It is convenient to attach them to the pumpkin with small carnations. Frame bindings are inserted into pre-cut holes and fixed with glue.
The roof is decorated with cuts resembling shingles. If desired, the pumpkin can be painted with acrylic paint, this will make the craft more durable. It remains to place a candle or a Christmas tree lantern inside and set the house on a stand. In the pumpkin, you can "settle" figures from the Lego constructor or little men, self-molded from polymer clay.
Having mastered simple basic crafts, it is worth trying more complex options. Houses with balconies, chimneys, steps and porches look very elegant. The pumpkin can be faced with flat stones, painted with patterns, or covered with delicate carvings. You should look for interesting ideas in specialized magazines and thematic sites.
