Autumn flower design accessories to consider

Some popular items to include when it comes to autumn flower designs are gourds and pumpkins. Not only do they look good when placed at the base of a new flower arrangement, they can also be turned and used as pots. If you are planning to use a pumpkin or gourd instead of a regular pot, you have to remember a few things.

Pumpkin carving

Pumpkin carving is an important skill to master. However, unlike a jack-o’-lantern painting, you won’t need much practice when it comes to art. Instead, you’ll want the sides of the pumpkin to be firm when you remove the top and leave room for a little water in your flower. When preparing this type of autumn flower arrangement, you must remember the following points:

• Choose a large enough pumpkin to support the arrangement.
• Make sure the pumpkin is firm and free of soft spots. Make sure the pumpkin has a flat surface that it can stand on its own. You don’t want it to fall over!
• Remember to wash the outside of the pumpkin with water and a soft cloth. Do not use harsh cleaning supplies and avoid scrubbing.
• Cut out the circle around the top of the pumpkin and remove the seeds. Cut out as much of the pumpkin flesh as you can without allowing the edges to get too thin and unstable.
• If you want, you can put a glass or plastic bag inside the pumpkin to catch the water for your pot. You can use petroleum jelly to cover the carved areas of the pumpkin. This helps preserve the exposed flesh of the pumpkin. The sliced ​​gourd can also be used as a soup bowl or can hold potpourri or similar seasonal decorations.

Personal design

After thorough cleaning, the exterior of the pumpkin or gourd can be polished with a wet cleaner or wax. Pumpkins and gourds can be painted to fit the season even more. If you want to draw your own, follow these simple steps to make a truly unique pumpkin for your autumn flower bouquet:

• Clean and dry the things you want to paint. Be sure to incorporate colour into the room properly
• Cover your work surface with newspaper or parchment paper. Use a multi-purpose sealant on any area you want to spray and let it dry.
• Use a marker to draw a design on your pumpkin. Add colour as desired.
• Add accessories like buttons, stickers and other details by sticking them to it.

If you are not sure exactly how you wish to proceed, it’s always a good idea to seek inspiration online. By properly planning the design of your autumn flower arrangement, it will make the process that much easier and rewarding.