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How to make a pumpkin out of a round glass vase with Rit dye and Gesso

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This was yet again just another experiment of mine.

You want to learn how to make a pumpkin out of a round glass vase with Rit dye and Gesso?

I gesso you do, you are here:)

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My friend gave me a bunch of vases she had that she does not use anymore.

She knows I am on an experiment run and why go out and buy them?

So here is a cute little round, almost fish bowl type of vase.

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I got out my gesso and started painting on the glass.

You remember my last Rit dye gesso vase?

experiments with rit dye and gesso

It was really cool, looked like a pair of denim jeans on a vase.

So after I painted the vase with gesso, let it dry,

I took my sunshine orange rit dye

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And painted on the vase.

Let it just about dry and took the remainder of the rit dye

and simply poured it on top letting it dry naturally.

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Seriously I am having so much fun experimenting and trying different ways to use Rit dye

on glass.

I have said it before, you can make it your own.

Gesso glass pumpkin

Get creative and play.

No two are ever the same.

Gesso glass pumpkin with rit dye

As you can see the texture and how it dries.

Really neat!

Gesso glass pumpkin bottom of vase

This is the what the bottom and inside look like.

I will add a flickering candle  under it.

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Oh and I used a stick from the yard for the stem. You could also use a cinnamon stick if you like.

Just hot glue it.

How to make a glass round vase into a pumpkin with Rit dye and Gesso

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  1. Martina says

    August 15 at 9:14 am

    I LOVE IT!!!

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  2. Kris says

    August 15 at 9:18 am

    Ok Debbie this one is amazing. What a transformation and what a cute pumpkin. That was a great experiment because this came out great. I love this..
    Kris

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  3. Angela says

    August 15 at 9:28 am

    This one came out great, Debbie! I love it!!! Off to pin!! 🙂 ~~Ang

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  4. Donna says

    August 15 at 9:32 am

    OMGoodness!!! Girl, you slay me, you really do!!! 😉 That turned out so awesome!

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    • debbiedoo's says

      August 15 at 9:53 am

      Thanks Donna, that is awesome to say!

      Reply
  5. Southern Scraps says

    August 15 at 9:36 am

    That’s amazing!

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  6. Lisa Palmese says

    August 15 at 9:46 am

    Wow You have done it Again!! And You have shown us so many ways to use Rit Dye!!
    Something of the Past You Have made New Again. I know I will be purchasing some.
    Thank You This Came out Incredible
    Lisa!!

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  7. Amanda Townsend says

    August 15 at 10:06 am

    This would be perfect for a battery operated tea light. I think I might make some for my mantle and light them up! Great Idea, DebbieDoo!

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  8. Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says

    August 15 at 10:33 am

    Awesome, so creative….It’s time for Halloween & Fall crafts already, the stores are full of decor too – love this idea, I can see it in a crafting magazine for sure!

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  9. Gina says

    August 15 at 10:35 am

    Aren’t you clever? I love it! Such a cute idea!

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  10. LIsa says

    August 15 at 10:40 am

    I love this! Terrific idea… love the texture when it’s done. A battery operated tea light would definitely look awesome under it.

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  11. heather says

    August 15 at 10:45 am

    I adore all things FALL and pumpkins are top of the list! This is such a cute idea!!! I like the candle inside it idea as well!! Amazing!

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  12. Audrey Zumwalt says

    August 15 at 11:09 am

    Well Debbie … this one is over the top. Just REALLY love it and will make some for Fall decorations. I am sure I can find plenty of those round vases at the Thrift store for 25¢ each.
    You are so talented.
    Hugs,
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  13. linda says

    August 15 at 11:32 am

    what a great craft easy and pretty to boot i love the way it looks and the orand rite dye is the perfect color .Who would have ever thought you could do this work of art with rite dye . 🙂

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  14. Shanna Gilbert says

    August 15 at 11:35 am

    That turned out so cute! I love both projects! Great job!

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  15. Lisa @Sweet Tea N'Salty Air says

    August 15 at 11:57 am

    Hi Debbie, love your pumpkin, very festive! What was that you put on first?

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    • debbiedoo's says

      August 15 at 4:05 pm

      It is called gesso and it is something artists use to prep their canvas. I tried it on glass and LOVE it.

      Reply
  16. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says

    August 15 at 12:01 pm

    Your pumpkin looks great Debbie. This morning was feeling like Fall and the sun was shining. It won’t be too long until you are putting out the pumpkins and Fall decor!

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  17. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    August 15 at 12:07 pm

    Oh my goodness, Debbie! This is one of the cutest pumpkins I’ve seen…LOVE it!

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  18. Tanya says

    August 15 at 12:09 pm

    Brilliant!! This little pumpkin is so stinkin cute Debbie 🙂

    xo, Tanya

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  19. The Polka Dot Closet says

    August 15 at 12:12 pm

    Debbie, I love your pumpkin! Yes, when it dried it crackled and looked real……Take that, tossed off glass vase!

    Carol

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  20. Debbie says

    August 15 at 12:41 pm

    Too cute Deb! Love it. I like how it looks textured like a real pumpkin!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

    Reply
  21. Cynthia says

    August 15 at 12:46 pm

    Oh Debbie this is so very cool!!!! I love this and going to save this to try when we are in our new home!!! I don’t really have a place to do this kind of project now but I am making this for sure. Thanks a million girl!!! Can you tell how much I love this and the excitement with all the exclamation mars.

    Cynthia

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  22. Angelina-JoJo and Eloise says

    August 15 at 1:13 pm

    Oh my!!!! So ADORABLE!!! We actually just filmed the Coffee Bean Rooster Craft yesterday, for sew-craftykids.com can’t wait for you to see it!! 🙂
    xoxo

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  23. Shirley@housepitalitydesigns says

    August 15 at 1:21 pm

    Debbie…the pumpkin is too darn cute…you certainly have created the most exciting things with the Rit dye!..just love your projects!

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  24. Ceekay says

    August 15 at 1:32 pm

    yep, this is pretty cool……I think I just may try this one!

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  25. Dawn says

    August 15 at 2:18 pm

    Well, isn’t that pretty darn cute. Very clever Debbie:)

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  26. Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage says

    August 15 at 2:47 pm

    Hi I had to pin this before I commented that it is AWESOME!!!!!!!! Totally cool. The color is so vibrant. Man, this and the coastal vase are tied now. Hmm… not sure which I love more!?

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  27. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    August 15 at 4:02 pm

    Debbie that is, for real, one of the cutest things ever. LOVE it. Pinning!
    xoxo

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  28. Kris says

    August 15 at 4:22 pm

    Well I’ll be dipped in Bandini! Cute!!!
    xo Kris

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  29. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says

    August 15 at 5:49 pm

    Very cool, Debbie!

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  30. Rosalynn says

    August 15 at 8:00 pm

    It’s not only so darling, it’s also doable. Thanks for the idea & “how-to”, Debbie!

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    • debbiedoo's says

      August 15 at 8:44 pm

      Thank you Rosalyn and nice to see you over here at my blog.

      Reply
  31. Bev says

    August 15 at 8:03 pm

    Well I gesso Debbiedoo!! We are going to have to crown you the queen of gesso and Rit dye…dang girlfriend is there anything you can’t do with that stuff?? I love this with Halloween and Thanksgiving coming up…they are really awesome. Thank you for sharing! Hugs ♥

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  32. Dicksi says

    August 15 at 8:07 pm

    Such a cute pumpkin! I like the idea of a battery tea light underneath! Love your experiments!!

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    • debbiedoo's says

      August 15 at 8:45 pm

      Thanks, now I have to go get some of those tea lights. I have a feeling I may be making some mini pumpkins too!

      Reply
  33. Kim says

    August 15 at 8:19 pm

    That is cute! You are coming up with some very unique ideas.

    Reply
  34. Judith Polcari says

    August 15 at 9:43 pm

    Debbie, Love the pumpkin. You do great work…..Can’t wait to see your next project. I may try this pumpkin… <3

    Reply
  35. Bliss says

    August 15 at 11:01 pm

    This is my fav Rit dye project.

    Reply
  36. Debbie says

    August 16 at 12:23 am

    Wow, this is amazing, Debbie! I love how it turned out! I have gesso and vases, I am definitely putting Rit Dye on my shopping list because I really want to try this! Thanks for all your inspiration.
    Debbie 🙂

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  37. Jennie says

    August 16 at 12:41 pm

    this is so darn cute – I think the idea of putting a battery light vs tea lite, candle probably is better as well – just need to make sure it’ll be bright enough –
    thank you so much – you are so creative

    Reply
  38. Christine says

    August 16 at 1:34 pm

    ok that post officially just put me in the fall mood….

    Reply
  39. Poppy says

    August 16 at 8:10 pm

    Hands down, Debbie this is just too darn cute! I love it! I also like the shape of the glass….. a perfect pumpkin:) It looks so much like a real pumpkin and yet can be used as a candle holder…adorable! Thanks for always coming up with the most innovative ideas! Have a great weekend!Hugs,Poppy

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  40. Colleen A. says

    August 22 at 8:08 pm

    Just found you on Pinterest, and must say this is unique. I love what you’ve done.

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    • debbiedoo's says

      August 22 at 8:12 pm

      Thank you very much! And welcome to my page.

      Reply
  41. Dannielle says

    August 26 at 5:24 pm

    Absolutely adorable!!

    Reply
  42. Ann B. says

    September 7 at 1:42 pm

    I finished the little pumpkins and I think they are adorable! I used corks for the stemsand raffia to spruce it up. Now I just need the flickering lights. I bought some at Michaels but they are colored loghts, will be exchanging them today. Thank you for your ideas. I tried to upload a photo to your facebook but it failed.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      September 7 at 1:56 pm

      Ohh please send me a pic, yay, I am excited to see them. micmanno@aol.com

      Reply
  43. Carol says

    September 12 at 2:09 pm

    Okay, I don’t know how, but I totally missed this the first time around — sorry! That is so cute and “my oh my” so clever! I’m now on the hunt through my stash for things to Gesso and Ritz — The Man and the cat better watch out!

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  44. Miss Kitty says

    September 13 at 3:01 pm

    Oh, so cute AND such a great technique that could be used on countless other objects. This has such a great texture and patina. Hey, when you say you are putting a light under it, are you going to put a battery operated one? Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

    Reply
  45. Alexis @ Persia Lou says

    September 17 at 7:28 pm

    Genius!

    Reply

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