I would use the plastic jack-o'-lantern with the strap on top like a pail. By the way the Pyrex measuring cup you are using is made in our sister company and printed where I work. I make corelle dinnerware in Corning, NY.
I love how you look for easiest way to teach us. I've watched many other channels and they are too involved too long and not easy to understand. Thank you for sharing this project. You are the greatest Gardner. ❤❤❤❤
Nice project. I think my wife will like these. Couple suggestions. Drill small holes (1/8 in. or less) in all the higher parts of the pumpkin body to release air. Use the handle of your knife to tap/vibrate the upper sections.
Thank you for sharing. Wow you have sharing tutorials for a while, I just came across your channel about 2 years now from my sister. I love that my sister had introduce your channel to me.
These are gorgeous! Just a tip, don't forget safety glasses and gloves when you work with cement! A concrete sealer will prolong the life of your pumpkins, and there are stains for concrete, too.
I would suggest using cement rather than concrete. Cement doesn't have all the gravel and rocks in it so it would fill crevices better and be smoother. Just my two cents.
Edan Robertson : cement with rocks is a better filler, it will hold up a million times better and your product will be stronger..... I work with cement on a daily basis.
Everyone can save money by making their own paper mache pumpkins for the form. I liked mine so much that I didn’t end up using the concrete mix haha. I made mine with grocery bags, twine, school glue, and aluminum foil for the stem. Looks incredible. I even added cinnamon and pumpkin spice to my glue mixture and it turned a beautiful rust orange/brown tone and cured like that. Didn’t have to paint it and it smells good. :-) You can also cut out a jack o lantern face and add lights inside.
Thank you, exactly what I was searching for. Going out to purchase paper machete pumpkins tomorrow. Bought real pumpkins this year, spoiled in 3 days on the porch, ugh. Never again.
I want to do this... Kids in our neighborhood always kick and smash pumpkins. Imagine the look on their face when they kick the pumpkin and break a toe... I know, I'm mean lol
You Are One of THE BEST !!!!! Fall, my Favorite time of the Year !!! It’s mid August ant in 99 to 100 now !! In Thousand Oaks it seems Hot and Spring like in End of October clear to December !! Any who ! I try and psych myself out and decorate inside Fall and outside September to feel fall !!! We’re doing Saturday Must Do’s ! I’m in the car while my husbands getting a hair cut ! What he doesn’t know, We’re going to Home Depot when he comes to the Car !!! I Love this Idea ! Well Done! I can’t wait to make these and make Gifts !!!! Thank You so Much !!!!! Deb in California 🌸🐝🌸
Great DIY love it! Also my plastic pumpkins blow off my porch from the wind, these concrete pumpkins won’t do that. Probably recommend using gloves as concrete is really drying of the skin. Love your channel, thank you for sharing your knowledge , such an inspiration !
This is a super cute idea! We have just moved to New Zealand and pumpkins aren’t in season on Halloween, so I’ll definitely being making some for new year ❤️
That is such a great idea! I bet they would look incredible once moss and fungi and stuff starts taking over them in the garden. I hope it's not too late to try and find some of those paper mache pumpkins. Most places are already clearing out the Halloween decor.
You can buy all the stuff for hypertufa at a store like Home Depot. According to Home Depot you mix hypertufa yourself using: (mix dry parts thoroughly) 1.5 parts Sphagnum peat moss 1.5 parts Perlite 1 part Portland cement 1 part water (really just add water until it's clay/cottage cheese like) Doing a google search for hypertufa mix will show you some variations on the mixture and other ingredients you can use or substitute. For instance you may mix all 3 at a 1 to 1 ratio to be a bit stronger/more durable.
i tried it this way yesterday, come to find out the stem isn't hollow and stuffed with paper so now my pumpkin doesn't have a stem i'am going to try to make one like she did and hope it works out ok lol
Hahaha, this old video is a classic, those pumpkins, well, they speak for themselves...I don't think I have seen them ever in your garden/front steps etc. in all the other videos since this one 5 years ago!!!
I would cut the top off the pumpkin and then pour in the cement. I would then fill the top I cut off and place the top on the other half of the pumpkin. You would need to securely tape the seam and let it cure.
Super cute, but I think I'm gonna try putting the concrete in a heavy duty plastic bag and use twine to create the lines so I don't have to buy the paper mache pumpkins.
I was thinking can I use a Real pumkin emptied and dried, and fill it up with cement. I would probably have to cut it in half and stick it together with tape before filling it. Has anyone tried this?
On the top of the concrete pumpkin when you do the stem, get 3 pieces of straight rigid wire curl both ends push 3 in to the cement pumpkin leave about 1inch above for stem. then do stem, makes it good and strong. then paint them make sure you seal them up good, with the winter freeze on top will start to crack them. Then if you want to put 2 pieces of PVC through the mould where the eyes would be, when dry turn them out then 2 small lights through the back
This may be a silly idea (as I am not very familiar with concrete) but could you simply "skimcoat" an artificial pumpkin to create a similar look? Would it be durable? Any masons out there with advice? 🤔🎃 Ps. LOVE your videos @gardenanswers!
Helen Wyatt is a UA-camr from Georgia. Cute little ol' gal who makes really kewl stuff with concrete. She has a video called "Portland Cement My little Pumpkins new way and acrylic painting" She knows her stuff, and they pumpkins are adorable!
I just tried this project and wow, I'm having a hard time removing the paper mache. It's not coming off anywhere near as easily as yours does in the video. Did you put any kind of a release (like cooking oil/spray - I've seen people do that on plastic molds) on the inside of the pumpkin before you added the cement? My cured pumpkin is currently soaking in water and I'm hoping I'll be able to remove the mache that way. I used the same paper mache pumpkin from JoAnns.
Hi. It did come off after soaking entire thing in bucket of water for several hours. Peeled it off in layers and then use a scrubby plastic dish washing thing at the end to get remaining papers off. It wasn't too bad. I used quick set cement, and I'm wondering if that's why.
Use plastic pumpkins. And insert plastic cup to make hole for fillings. Spray both with cooking spray and cut off 20 hours later. Way cooler and easier. And you get a pumpkin face to go with it.
Please use rubber gloves next time you work with concrete it has silica which can be absorbed by your skin i worked 3yrs with a concrete company and they always made sure we would use rubber gloves eye protection and wore a face mask so we won't breathe in the cement dust its called silicosis
Love, love this idea. I saw these in your newest post decorating your mom’s house & am so glad you referenced them!!
I would use the plastic jack-o'-lantern with the strap on top like a pail. By the way the Pyrex measuring cup you are using is made in our sister company and printed where I work. I make corelle dinnerware in Corning, NY.
I love how you look for easiest way to teach us. I've watched many other channels and they are too involved too long and not easy to understand.
Thank you for sharing this project.
You are the greatest Gardner.
❤❤❤❤
Nice project. I think my wife will like these.
Couple suggestions. Drill small holes (1/8 in. or less) in all the higher parts of the pumpkin body to release air. Use the handle of your knife to tap/vibrate the upper sections.
Reall enjoy watching your videos. You get straight to the point and speed up the process. Thank you.
familiaserranoms amazing
Thank you for sharing. Wow you have sharing tutorials for a while, I just came across your channel about 2 years now from my sister. I love that my sister had introduce your channel to me.
That is such an awesome idea. You can also add color to the concrete before you add it to the mold.
Loved the pumpkin stepping stones you made. Never would of thought of that! Can't wait to do it.!
These are gorgeous! Just a tip, don't forget safety glasses and gloves when you work with cement! A concrete sealer will prolong the life of your pumpkins, and there are stains for concrete, too.
I would suggest using cement rather than concrete. Cement doesn't have all the gravel and rocks in it so it would fill crevices better and be smoother. Just my two cents.
All you have to do is tap the form when you're done and it will fill all cracks
Moldy pumpkins
Edan Robertson : cement with rocks is a better filler, it will hold up a million times better and your product will be stronger..... I work with cement on a daily basis.
Oh my gosh, these are wonderful!!! Never thought about this.
I always wanted these but all were too complicated. This looks pretty easy. You’re so talented 🐝
Everyone can save money by making their own paper mache pumpkins for the form. I liked mine so much that I didn’t end up using the concrete mix haha. I made mine with grocery bags, twine, school glue, and aluminum foil for the stem. Looks incredible. I even added cinnamon and pumpkin spice to my glue mixture and it turned a beautiful rust orange/brown tone and cured like that. Didn’t have to paint it and it smells good. :-) You can also cut out a jack o lantern face and add lights inside.
Could you support the paper pumpkin up side down in a flower pot and add the concrete through a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin?
Thank you, exactly what I was searching for. Going out to purchase paper machete pumpkins tomorrow. Bought real pumpkins this year, spoiled in 3 days on the porch, ugh. Never again.
Wow! I love them! They are super cute!
I want to do this... Kids in our neighborhood always kick and smash pumpkins. Imagine the look on their face when they kick the pumpkin and break a toe... I know, I'm mean lol
+Jazmine ThePuppy Payback! Haha! :)
Or...they may just decide to throw it through your window! :(
Jazmine ThePuppy ok so that is very cruel, but freaking hilarious... 😈
In my opinion...they have it coming...
Kick em stupid kids!
Oh I love this idea you can have them out all year
You Are One of THE BEST !!!!! Fall, my Favorite time of the Year !!! It’s mid August ant in 99 to 100 now !! In Thousand Oaks it seems Hot and Spring like in End of October clear to December !! Any who ! I try and psych myself out and decorate inside Fall and outside September to feel fall !!! We’re doing Saturday Must Do’s ! I’m in the car while my husbands getting a hair cut ! What he doesn’t know, We’re going to Home Depot when he comes to the Car !!! I Love this Idea ! Well Done! I can’t wait to make these and make Gifts !!!! Thank You so Much !!!!! Deb in California 🌸🐝🌸
What a great idea. I'm glad you brought this calendar forward. I'm going to share this because we are going into fall now. Thanks again for posting.
Love them!! I like the cement finish!!!
Love it, great idea !!!
What a wicked clever idea. I need to do this.
Great idea! I've been looking for outdoor pumpkins that will last and the only ones I've seen are quite pricey, these are so cute!
So good and so cleaver, well done
Love the look of these pumpkins what a good idea
Wonderful video! I hope to try this. Thank you for sharing. I love all of your videos!
This was so great! Thank you so much for posting this! I plan on giving this a try!!!
Great DIY love it! Also my plastic pumpkins blow off my porch from the wind, these concrete pumpkins won’t do that. Probably recommend using gloves as concrete is really drying of the skin. Love your channel, thank you for sharing your knowledge , such an inspiration !
This is a super cute idea! We have just moved to New Zealand and pumpkins aren’t in season on Halloween, so I’ll definitely being making some for new year ❤️
Love this idea! So much:)
I've really enjoyed watching your tutorials over the last few days. You are very creative.
Love this approach. @Lily Ardor also has a quick, easy way to make them.
Can you do a pumpkin succulent project for fall this year?
That is such a great idea! I bet they would look incredible once moss and fungi and stuff starts taking over them in the garden. I hope it's not too late to try and find some of those paper mache pumpkins. Most places are already clearing out the Halloween decor.
+GummyTumor The more moss on these pumpkins, the better! It was a fun project, and have loved having mine out this year!
Love them.
These are sooo cute !!! Love !!
Great project. I would just add some orange dye or paint it.
Wow. Spectacular job.
This would be great using a hypertufa mixture so it wont be to heavy
Like this
I agree, Johanna! It didn't even occur to me to use hypertufa at the time! :) Next time! ~Laura
Garden Answer, where can you buy hypertufa?
You can buy all the stuff for hypertufa at a store like Home Depot. According to Home Depot you mix hypertufa yourself using: (mix dry parts thoroughly)
1.5 parts Sphagnum peat moss
1.5 parts Perlite
1 part Portland cement
1 part water (really just add water until it's clay/cottage cheese like)
Doing a google search for hypertufa mix will show you some variations on the mixture and other ingredients you can use or substitute. For instance you may mix all 3 at a 1 to 1 ratio to be a bit stronger/more durable.
Could you leave the stem on and cut a hole in the bottom to fill with concrete? That way the top of the form would be perfect.
i tried it this way yesterday, come to find out the stem isn't hollow and stuffed with paper so now my pumpkin doesn't have a stem i'am going to try to make one like she did and hope it works out ok lol
How was it for you removing the paper mache pumpkin?
Add some powdered paint to your concrete...for some color.
Where do u buy powdered paint
I'm very interested in trying these. Does anyone know if they can be painted? I like the natural gray, but I think I"d also like a variety of colors.
Great idea❣️They came out very nicely.👍
Awesome idea
Hahaha, this old video is a classic, those pumpkins, well, they speak for themselves...I don't think I have seen them ever in your garden/front steps etc. in all the other videos since this one 5 years ago!!!
wonderful, helpful video thank you
I really love your channel
I would cut the top off the pumpkin and then pour in the cement. I would then fill the top I cut off and place the top on the other half of the pumpkin. You would need to securely tape the seam and let it cure.
Add dye to the concrete to colour🙂💙
Love your hair Laura it suits you.., hope to see you with a straight hair😊
Would be cute to cut a stick and use as a stem.Very cute idea.
pretty cool idea. I hate rotten pumpkins after Halloween
Cute idea!!
+Melanie Boudreau Thank you! I am going to try it out with hypertufa instead of concrete this weekend for a lighter weight version! :)
+Garden Answer I'm dying to see a tutorial on that!
Where did you find the tall pumpkin? All I can find are the short round ones?
So cool. Can you do Jack O' Lantern pumpkin?
Loved this had to share
AMAZING Idea!!! Thanks for sharing:)
you can color your pumpkins with a color concrete additive as well.
+David Messina That would probably be much easier (and less messy) than staining afterwards, too!
Very cute!!!
+Julie Powell Thank you so much! :)
Cute idea
+Flower Power Thank you!!! I think I'm going to try it with hypertufa this year, to make them a little lighter! :) ~Laura
Thanks for the great idea. How did the hypertufa pumpkin turn out?
It turned out great- much lighter than the concrete version! ;)
Cool stuff
Super cute, but I think I'm gonna try putting the concrete in a heavy duty plastic bag and use twine to create the lines so I don't have to buy the paper mache pumpkins.
Adorable
FABULOUS !!
Very clever
Laura how heavy are they? Could you have used a hypertufs recipe to make these?
How about just sealing the outside of the pumpkins and then applying a thin coat of cement to the outside.
great idea!!
Really cute thanks.
Cute!
I was thinking can I use a Real pumkin emptied and dried, and fill it up with cement. I would probably have to cut it in half and stick it together with tape before filling it. Has anyone tried this?
You could’ve made a bigger hole to fill the pumpkin! It would’ve made fitting it a lot easier.
cute :) try putting concretes in a mold like a plastic pumpkin pale from dollar tree
Pail.
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any way do this real pumpkin? cool got ray villifane pumpkin had made cement. guess make mold for that though.
The paper mache pumpkins are kind of expensive. Would be nice to have a reusable mold! Also, what about using Quickrete so it sets up more quickly?
use quickrete and panty hose and string
Love it , thank You !
On the top of the concrete pumpkin when you do the stem, get 3 pieces of straight rigid wire curl both ends push 3 in to the cement pumpkin leave about 1inch above for stem. then do stem, makes it good and strong. then paint them make sure you seal them up good, with the winter freeze on top will start to crack them. Then if you want to put 2 pieces of PVC through the mould where the eyes would be, when dry turn them out then 2 small lights through the back
Making concrete pumpkins tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 1,2020. Anyone remember a recipe of water to concrete, plz? Thx so much. cgzone8
Very cute. It would be even better if they serve some more functions (not just for garden decoration). ^_^ How about an opening as fountain ?
What did u do with your concrete pumpkins from 2 yrs ago?
you are so kind
This may be a silly idea (as I am not very familiar with concrete) but could you simply "skimcoat" an artificial pumpkin to create a similar look? Would it be durable? Any masons out there with advice? 🤔🎃
Ps. LOVE your videos @gardenanswers!
Do u have frankincense trees ?
Helen Wyatt is a UA-camr from Georgia. Cute little ol' gal who makes really kewl stuff with concrete. She has a video called "Portland Cement My little Pumpkins new way and acrylic painting" She knows her stuff, and they pumpkins are adorable!
Can you add a link?
would it be easier to use a funnel to put the cement in? You could make the funnel bottom a bit wider
my concrete had so many rocks it wouldn't go down the funnel even with a widen bottom
Love it
I have seen someone use plastic pumpkins for mold.
cool
I just tried this project and wow, I'm having a hard time removing the paper mache. It's not coming off anywhere near as easily as yours does in the video. Did you put any kind of a release (like cooking oil/spray - I've seen people do that on plastic molds) on the inside of the pumpkin before you added the cement? My cured pumpkin is currently soaking in water and I'm hoping I'll be able to remove the mache that way. I used the same paper mache pumpkin from JoAnns.
did it come off? i'am getting ready to make one, do you have any tips?
Hi. It did come off after soaking entire thing in bucket of water for several hours. Peeled it off in layers and then use a scrubby plastic dish washing thing at the end to get remaining papers off. It wasn't too bad. I used quick set cement, and I'm wondering if that's why.
It's very very heavy. I'm going to do hypertufa next time and I will spray inside of pumpkin with cooking oil (PAM).
Could you do this with hyperturfa instead of concrete?
+Laura Anderson Absolutely! In fact, when I do this again, I will use hypertufa instead. Much lighter!!! :)
you can use a plastic pumpkin ,,
Hint: Wear gloves or the concrete will really dry out your hands! Concrete is very basic (+ pH) and isn't good for your skin! Great tutorial!!!!!
Use plastic pumpkins. And insert plastic cup to make hole for fillings. Spray both with cooking spray and cut off 20 hours later. Way cooler and easier. And you get a pumpkin face to go with it.
Please use rubber gloves next time you work with concrete it has silica which can be absorbed by your skin i worked 3yrs with a concrete company and they always made sure we would use rubber gloves eye protection and wore a face mask so we won't breathe in the cement dust its called silicosis
Great idea! Nice work! You really do need though to wear gloves and face mask to protect yr lungs due to dust which is harmful!
hi its look nice but how you make a mold
and it is beeter to colour it
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Concret pumkin pots