How to Paint a Crafty Candy Bowl

Nothing says Halloween like a carved pumpkin, so why not integrate this theme on a candy dish?

Nothing says Halloween like a carved pumpkin, so why not integrate this theme on a candy dish?

Materials and Tools:

orange bowl
craft paint (yellow and black)
paintbrush

1. Paint the exterior of the bowl to simulate the dimension of a pumpkin.

2. On one side of the bowl paint the face of a jack-o-lantern with yellow paint and allow the paint to dry.

3. Using black craft, highlight a few edges of the yellow to create depth. Allow the black paint to dry.

4. Fill with your favorite Halloween candy, and enjoy.

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