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Not super sure where to post this but this made the most sense to me. I found some fantastic miniature pumpkins at my local Joann Fabrics.

 

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Hopefully you can find them elsewhere if you don't have a Joann's.

They come in $10 bags that are pretty big. I don't see myself ever needing to buy more. 

 

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They say "fall drieds" which makes me think they're some kind of organic. But they have the consistency of some kind of acorn or pinecone. So pretty solid. I don't think they'd deteriorate but if you're worried I'm sure a sealant of some kind would do the trick. 

 

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They come in a mix of sizes but they all look pretty good at 28mm scale. The cutting mat has half-inch squares.

Most of the pumpkins are of the artistically exaggerated size compared to a mini, and the smaller ones tend to be darker and a bit more mishapen. The coloration in them is pretty decent. I think they could use a layer of highlights but if you're in a hurry or making a huge pumpkin patch, then they look just fine. 

 

Anyways, I hope this is useful for someone!

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