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Metal Vintage Strainer Jack-O-Lantern

The Metal Vintage Strainer Jack-O-Lantern is not your ordinary Halloween decor; it combines charm and creativity in one unique piece. With its rustic metal finish and clever use of a strainer as a pumpkin body, this Jack-O-Lantern exudes vintage flair and adds a touch of whimsy to your seasonal display. Its intricate design captures the spirit of Halloween while also being a conversation starter at any gathering. A must-have for adding a pumpkin spice to your fall decorations, this delightful piece will surely make you smile every time you see it.

Material List for Diy Strainer Pumpkin

Vintage strainer
Chalk paint orange
Black, white, blue, rust red, leaf green, brown acrylic paint
Paint brushes
Raffia
Fall leaves
Floral wire
Wood sign cut-out
Stylus Pen or wood toothpick
Annealed wire

Diy Vintage Strainer Jack-O-Lantern

Start by giving your vintage strainer a hot soapy bath.

Then give the round strainer part two coats of orange chalk paint. Paint the handle leaf green.

Once dry draw the face on your pumpkin strainer, and start filling in with black acrylic or chalk paint.

Use an old brush or stipple brush to add the rosy cheeks (Rust Red).

Next float some white acrylic paint on one side of the nose, and mouth.

Using the floating technique again for the blue of the eyes.

A detailed brush was used for adding the eyelashes, and eyebrows.

The dots on the eyes, and cheeks can be added by using a stylus pen if you have one, if not a round tooth pick will do the trick.

Once everything was completely dry I added a coat of Mod Podge for protection.

I decided since the metal vintage strainer had a hook on the bottom that my jack-o-lantern needed a sign.

I have lots of wood parts from years ago. So, I dug through them till I found this wood sign cut-out.

Giving it a coat of brown paint then again using my detail brush to add the wording on both sides. Added some wire and it’s ready to hang.

Next came the raffia and fall leaves. To connect the leaves, I used some floral wire. Then I secured the leaves and wire around the handle of the metal strainer.

Next came the raffia bow. Lastly, I hung the little wood sign on the hook at the bottom of the strainer.



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