HOW TO MAKE COPPER LEAF FAKE PUMPKINS

Although I’m not a big fan of orange, I do like the warmth that it creates, so I wanted to do something that would re-create the feeling without using the actual color.

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Gather Materials

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Layer On Adhesive

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Add Copper Leaf

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Cover Entire Pumpkin

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Seal the Pumpkins

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See all of my best tips for making DIY faux copper pumpkins HERE!

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