Food coloring helps to bring out the details in white mini pumpkins…
I gave a few white mini pumpkins the "Easter egg treatment" and soaked them in food coloring.
To make these you will need: white mini pumpkins, food coloring, bowls for soaking and a knife.
I bought old-fashioned food coloring in the baking supply aisle of my supermarket.
The exposed interior really grabs the dye, creating a nice contrast.
No need to core these - just cut out a face from the skin.
Follow instructions on food coloring package -- it's the same as coloring eggs, just make a larger amount. Place your carved pumpkin in dye. I let mine soak for about 20 minutes; the longer you let it sit, the deeper the color.
Remove pumpkin from dye with a slotted spoon and tilt pumpkin over a bowl to drain any liquid that has collected inside. Let your pumpkin hang out on a paper towel to dry out for a bit.
Dyed pumpkins.
Darcie
September 25, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Super fun!! Might need to steal this idea for a possible halloween party the girls want to throw
…I was thinking of picking yer brain for some ideas!
camilla
September 25, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Fine. My price is $40.00 per idea. 😉
Lisa @hooplapalooza
September 25, 2012 at 8:24 pm
WOWZA! How cool are these! <3!
camilla
September 26, 2012 at 9:01 am
Thanks Lisa, I’m happy with they way they turned out 🙂 – C
Alexis
September 25, 2012 at 9:12 pm
You are a flippin’ genius! I am always amazed by your simple, fabulous, stunning projects!
camilla
September 26, 2012 at 9:02 am
Alexis – You’re too kind!! 🙂
caitlin / realswanky.ca
September 25, 2012 at 10:24 pm
this is SUCH a rad idea, wow! x
camilla
September 26, 2012 at 9:02 am
Thanks Caitlin!
Christina at I Gotta Create!
September 26, 2012 at 8:04 pm
I think this is my favorite halloween pumpkin idea this year!!! Fantastic. Pinning!
mollie
September 26, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Creepy cool!
MegaCrafty
September 28, 2012 at 9:52 am
What an adorable idea- I love how the dye brings the detail out!
Linda
September 29, 2012 at 2:51 am
Ohhhh these are just SO cool! I love messing with food colouring, and will definitely try this one. Thank you for the brilliant inspiration, you have a new fan 🙂
Jess
October 3, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Such a clever idea! Thanks for sharing.
Debra
October 11, 2012 at 11:53 am
Those are amazing!