Neon Pumpkin Seeds

October 13, 2020
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Don't toss those seeds when you carve pumpkins this fall.  Use them for autumn crafting instead!  Today, we tried to dye pumpkin seeds that glow-in-the-dark, and the results were just too fun.  Read on for the full recipe tutorial.
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How to Make Rainbow Pumpkin Seeds that Glow-in-the-Dark


Materials
Method
  • Begin by adding the desired amount of pumpkin seeds to a zip-seal bag, using one bag for each color of seeds that you wish to make.
  • Add 1-2 teaspoons of neon paint to each bag along with a bit of water.  The water helps to coat the seeds in color while allowing you to use less paint.
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  • Seal the bags tightly.  Then, mix and shake the contents until the pumpkin seeds are fully saturated in color.
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  • Then, open the bags and allow the seeds to dry for 4-6 hours.
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CRAFTING WITH NEON PUMPKIN SEEDS


Pumpkin seeds can be used for all sorts of kids activities including arts, basic math concepts, and sensory play.  Here are some of the fun ways that we have used them.
Dye pumpkin seeds for fall crafts that glow-in-the-dark! #pumpkinseedsrecipe #howtodyepumpkinseeds #pumpkinseedscrafts #fallcraftsforkids #growingajeweledrose
Dye pumpkin seeds for fall crafts that glow-in-the-dark! #pumpkinseedsrecipe #howtodyepumpkinseeds #pumpkinseedscrafts #fallcraftsforkids #growingajeweledrose
Dye pumpkin seeds for fall crafts that glow-in-the-dark! #pumpkinseedsrecipe #howtodyepumpkinseeds #pumpkinseedscrafts #fallcraftsforkids #growingajeweledrose
Dye pumpkin seeds for fall crafts that glow-in-the-dark! #pumpkinseedsrecipe #howtodyepumpkinseeds #pumpkinseedscrafts #fallcraftsforkids #growingajeweledrose
Dye pumpkin seeds for fall crafts that glow-in-the-dark! #pumpkinseedsrecipe #howtodyepumpkinseeds #pumpkinseedscrafts #fallcraftsforkids #growingajeweledrose
Extend the Fun
Tips & Storage: 
  • Store your neon pumpkin seeds in an air-tight container, and they can be used again and again!
  • The neon paint that we use in our activities can be purchased online here.
  • For the best effect you will want to use a blacklight for this activity.  You can use a blacklight fixture or these super cool flashlights!
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Crystal Underwood is the writer and creator of Growing A Jeweled Rose. She has worked extensively with children and strongly believes in the importance of play at the core of early learning. She is passionate about the early years and believes that childhood should be a truly magical time in life. For all the best kids activities connect with Growing a Jeweled Rose below!