Black glue is a cool art technique that can be used with so many themes for seasons and holidays too! Can you make paint with glue? Yes, and we will show you how! This mixed media pumpkin art sure is a fun way to jump into art this fall. All you need is our free printable pumpkin template, watercolors, and glue for an easy pumpkin art project.
Explore Pumpkins For Fall Art
Get ready to add this simple pumpkin art project to your fall art and craft activities. If you want to learn more about how to make black glue, let’s grab the supplies! While you’re at it, make sure to check out these other fun pumpkin art projects!
Our art and craft activities are designed with you, the parent or teacher, in mind! Easy to set up, quick to do, most activities will take only 15 to 30 minutes to complete and are heaps of fun! Plus, our supplies lists usually contain only free or cheap materials you can source from home!
We love simple fall art projects for young kids. From leaf painting to yarn apples, we have tons of fall ideas for you to try. Read on to find out how to easily create your own pumpkin art with homemade black glue this season.
Why Do Art With Kids?
Children are naturally curious. They observe, explore, and imitate, trying to figure out how things work and how to control themselves and their environments. This freedom of exploration helps children form connections in their brain, it helps them learn—and it’s also fun!
Art is a natural activity to support this essential interaction with the world. Kids need the freedom to explore and experiment creatively.
Art allows children to practice a wide range of skills that are useful not only for life but also for learning. These include the aesthetic, scientific, interpersonal, and practical interactions that can be discovered through the senses, intellect, and emotions.
Making and appreciating art involves emotional and mental faculties!
Art, whether making it, learning about it, or simply looking at it – offers a wide range of important experiences. In other words, it’s good for them!
Helpful Art Resources To Get You Started
Here are a few resources to help you introduce process art more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident when presenting materials. You’ll find helpful free printables throughout.
- Free Color Mixing Mini Pack
- Preschool Art Projects
- How to Make Paint
- Easy Painting Ideas For Kids
- Free Art Challenges
- The 7 Elements Of Art
- Outdoor Art Activities
- STEAM Activities (Science + Art)
Grab your free pumpkin template today and get started!
Black Glue Pumpkin Art
Black glue painting is also fun to do with apples and leaves for Fall art!
Supplies:
- Printable pumpkin template
- Glue
- Black acrylic paint
- Watercolors
- Water
- Paintbrush
- Squeeze bottle or zip lock bag
How To Paint Pumpkins With Black Glue
STEP 1. Download and print our pumpkin template.
STEP 2. Create your own black glue by mixing together black acrylic paint and glue. Then add the black glue to a squeeze bottle or a zip lock bag. Cut off the corner of the bag.
STEP 3. Outline the edge of the pumpkins with black glue.
STEP 4. After the black glue dries, paint the pumpkins and the background with watercolors for a cool stained glass effect!
More Fun Pumpkin Art Projects To Try
Click on each image below to enjoy pumpkin art and craft projects this season. Each pumpkin activity includes a free printable too!
- Try mess-free pumpkin painting in a bag.
- Make pumpkin bubble wrap prints.
- Create texture art with yarn wrapped pumpkins.
- Enjoy mindful fall art with zentangle pumpkins.
- Make pumpkin dot art.
- Create 3D paper pumpkins.
Explore Pumpkin Science Too!
Click on the images below for more pumpkin science experiments and STEM activities.
Printable Fall Art Project Pack
Everything you need is included in this Fall Art Project Pack. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Fall.
Apples, pumpkins, leaves, Halloween, and Thanksgiving!
Explore process art, STEAM, and even famous artists with these very doable art activities that won’t break the budget or the time you have available!
