In Woodcarving Illustrated Fall 2014 (Issue 68), Betty Padden demonstrated how to paint pumpkins with latex paints.
In order to paint the carving exactly as Betty did, we’ve provided a downloadable pdf with step-by-step photos of how to carve the pumpkins and the pumpkin pattern.
Materials:
Pine, 2″ (51mm) thick: 8 3/4″ x 14″ (22.2cm x 35.6cm)
Primer (use exterior if the sign will be outside): white
Latex paint (use exterior if the sign will be outside): white, black, crimson red, lemon yellow (such as California Confidant Yellow #DEA117), dark blue (such as California Navy Teal #DE5832), warm medium grey (such as California Barrel Stave #DE6216)
Container (for water)
Tin foil or other palette
Paper towel or cloth
Tools:
Assorted carving tools to carve the project
Assorted brushes: synthetic and bristle
CLICK HERE to download the Pumpkin Plaque Pattern.
CLICK HERE to download the step-by-step instructions.
CLICK HERE to download the painting instructions.
For more information read Betty Padden’s Lettering & Sign Carving Workbook. It gives a contemporary look at a nostalgic craft with updated techniques and a fresh variety of styles for carving and painting a variety of signs for the home, summer cottage, or basement bar. The book is available for $19.95 plus S&H from www.foxchapelpublishing.com.
Read more great articles from Woodcarving Illustrated Fall 2014 (Issue 68) here.
