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Pumpkins that will “Melt” Your Heart

Julie Henrichs, Dakota County Master Gardener Intern

An Amazing Pumpkin Creation for all ages! Are you looking for a fun way to make a unique and stunning looking pumpkin for Fall, but would prefer not to carve one? We have a simple decorative pumpkin idea that takes only a pumpkin of any size, shape or color (faux or real), a handful of broken crayons, a permanent marker, tacky glue, a hairdryer and don’t forget the optional googly eyes. Read on to learn how to make this adorable pumpkin craft for Fall that will “Melt” your heart.

Pumpkins that will “Melt” Your Heart
Supplies Needed for (1) Pumpkin Creation:

  • Pumpkin - faux or real - any size, any shape - any color (colors really stand out on white pumpkins)

  • 1 bottle of glue (tacky glue is best)

  • Crayon pieces - paper peeled off

  • Surface Coverings as crayons splatter when heated

  • Googly Eyes (optional - size appropriate for pumpkin)

  • Permanent Markers (optional - if choose to draw face on the pumpkin)

  • Hairdryer (to be used under adult supervision)



Let’s Get Set:

  • Prepare work surface by covering with cardboard, tablecloth or similar covering because crayons splatter as they melt.  

  • Choose the crayon colors randomly or choose crayons to form a pattern of colors.

  • Unwrap all crayon pieces that you plan to use.  Kids usually enjoy unwrapping the crayons.  

  • On the top of the pumpkin (near stem) place several drops or light strips of glue and then place the crayons you have chosen on the glue.  Crayons should be facing up and down.  Let the crayons set in place before beginning the melting process.  The more crayons used will result in more of the pumpkin being covered.

  • Optional:  Choose googly eyes and glue onto the pumpkin or use the permanent marker to draw a face on the pumpkin before melting the crayons.


Let’s Get Melting: (adult supervision is required)

  • Once the crayons are set in the glue, you are ready to begin the melting process.

  • Make sure that the pumpkin is set on a sturdy and covered surface

  • Have an adult prepare the hairdryer.  Depending on the age of the child, additional adult supervision will be needed or the adult may need to run the hairdryer

  • Turn on the hairdryer and point the hairdryer toward the crayons.  The crayons will slowly melt and run down the side of the pumpkin.  

  • Caution: crayons may splatter while melting

  • Please remember to only run your hairdryer for a short time to let it cool down and do not touch the hairdryer because it will be hot.

  • Additional crayons can be added to provide various dimensions on the pumpkin.

  • Make sure to let your Pumpkin creation cool.  (If you set it in the sun or in a bright area place it on a plate or cloth to prevent damage to any surface.)


Enjoy your creation through the Fall Season.  If you used a faux pumpkin, then you can carefully pack away your creation for next Fall. 


Photo Credit: platein28.com/fun-with-melting-crayons-on-pumpkins (https://platein28.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Melted-crayon-pumpkin-1-1.jpg) (1), rawpixel.com/search/crayons?page (creative commons) (2), pexels.com/photo/orange-pumpkin-on-hay-field  (creative commons) (3), the idearoom.net/halloween-crafts-for-kids (4)

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