- Clean the tire thoroughly and let it dry before painting. 
- Coat the entire surface with orange paint, applying two layers for full coverage. 
- Attach a piece of wood at the top as the pumpkin stem, securing it firmly with screws or heavy adhesive. 
- Cut out leaf shapes from green foam or plywood, paint them if needed, and attach near the stem. 
- Set the finished pumpkin in your yard, garden, or by a fence, adding sunflowers or small gourds around its base for extra charm.