Fun World Officially Licensed Ghost Face Scream Halloween Pumpkin Carving Decorating Kit

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If you’re wondering how to carve pumpkin faces, the steps are pretty much the same – but if you’re looking at some of the impressive 3D textured faces, you might want to invest in a proper sculpting kit, or at least some craft knives. You've probably seen those fancy, postcard-perfect fruit designs in South Asia, but this pumpkin decorating idea can be done at home with a little time, patience and a steady hand. Cats, cats, cats, everybody loves them, and Halloween is incidentally a great opportunity to show your affection for these little (sometimes evil) bundles of joy. Although it’s not the first example of carving a cat into your pumpkin (and trust us, it’s not the last, either), it’s different. This creeping cat design looks like it’s been pulled from a Tim Burton movie, as it’s incredibly frail, with thin members, and some over-exaggerated features, but we absolutely love it! Well, this time, we won’t give it eyes, a nose, and a creepy grin; no, for once, we’re going to help you turn a pumpkin into a magical lantern that can spread smooth light and set an incredibly cozy mood for you and your peers in no time. Although you’d get the job done way faster with a Dremel (or similar automated carving tool), a carving knife could also work fine since we’re not dealing with incredibly detailed textures or complicated patterns this time. thortful pumpkin carving tips : Make sure you keep your hands dry to avoid slipping. Spooky severed fingers might be Halloween appropriate, but not when they’re yours.

We also suggest you start on a low-speed (RPM) setting so that you can grow accustomed to the machine and test how well it carves into your pumpkin, and then work your way up from there. Most of the time, you won’t need to increase the speed, as the low speed works great results as far as details are concerned. DIYS.com is an up-and-coming community of people specialized in high-quality and on-trend DIY projects and tutorials in home design, fashion, and crafts. Recognizing the value of the do-it-yourself movement of the last several years, DIYs.com is inspired by unique yet replicable ideas. JP, a California-based carver, used a homemade saw to create this design. “My carving saw is made of a #12 scroll saw blade that is cut roughly in half. Then, I fasten that into an X-Acto knife handle,” he explains. The kitten and stars combination is just enough Halloween reference for the non-spooky enthusiasts, seeing as it has a cat, which we all know that it’s a common Halloween symbol, and stars, which could reference fantasy or even mysticism. Combining the two will result in this awesome design that will create a nice atmosphere for you and your guests and could really look great on your front lawn or on your porch if you plan on leaving it outside for all to enjoy. Are your kids big fans of anything involving cute animals? Then try making this adorable, furry little raccoon with them! The design is quite simple except for the muzzle, where you’ll simply carve away enough of the outside that the light and shine through the pumpkin wall, rather than actually cutting the piece out completely. BHG shows you how it’s done. 25. Pumpkin Carving Idea – Anatomy

More than that, you probably even wondered if you could do the same with yours, and the answer is yes. How to Get Nice Pumpkin Designs? Tom Nardone, of Hazel Park, Missouri, is the author of two books on pumpkin carving and the webmaster of ExtremePumpkins.com. His non-traditional carving style—he relies on the most basic carving skills, power tools, and interesting (if not slightly disgusting) designs—especially appeals to the DIY set. A couple of favorites: ”The Puking Pumpkin” and ”The Cannibal Pumpkin.” However, that doesn’t mean you can just drill three identical holes and say, “Look, it’s all surprised now!” because that’s not how it works. If you do that, you’ll basically have a pumpkin-shaped bowling ball, and we don’t want that now, do we? Instead of drilling round holes for the eyes, try making them look like upright eggs, and for the mouth, try making it look sort of like a comma (the symbol) but upside down. You can also add a tiny little nose between the lower sections of the eyes, and if you’re confused, try using our photo as an example. 16. Pumpkin Design – Drilled Vases We use custom fitted electric lighting. Our LED lights are equivalent to 40 watt bulbs (60-100 watt equivalent are available for larger pumpkins),' explains Chris Soria, co-founder at Maniac Pumpkin Carvers. If you’re super confident, you can try to carve your design freehand – but if you’re just graduating from your basic pumpkin face to something more complex, the best way to carve a pumpkin is by using a stencil. Once you’ve done this a few times, you might find you feel you’re a bit closer to carving a pumpkin like a pro, and you can attempt it by following the look of the design without needing to tape the stencil on.

Take a look at this gallery of inspirational creations, complete with the top-secret tips of some of the world’s best pumpkin carvers.Not convinced you can crank out one of these grand gourds? Pro carver Jason Green of Karvd.comdidn’t think he could do it either. “When I was halfway through my first carving, I almost scrapped the whole thing,” he said. “The thing about these carvings is that until they’re lit up, they can look just plain strange.” But, with a steady hand, the right tools, and a bit of patience, you could easily create show-stoppers like the ones shown here. It really depends on the pumpkin, the carving, and a bunch of other factors,' says Marc Evan, co-founder of Brooklyn, NYC-based, Maniac Pumpkin Carvers. Transfer the Stencil: Cut out your design from the printed stencil. Tape it onto your pumpkin. Use a poking tool to outline, and then remove the stencil before carving.

Incidentally, that’s what we recommend you do, as well, if you want to keep things simple and still yield a more-than-satisfying result after your carving attempt. The first few times, you’ll probably end up getting bored and freehanding the whole thing, which, again, isn’t wrong, but you’re here for a specific reason, right? You want to learn how to turn your plain pumpkins into true works of art, so that’s precisely what we’re going to teach you. Are you want decorate your home or garden for Halloween in a spooky way ? Than scream pumpkin carving! This unique technique involves carving intricate designs onto a pumpkin to create a spooky, scream-worthy effect. In this guide, we’ll covered step-by-step info to carve your own scream pumpkin that will impress your friends and neighbors. Scream Pumpkin Carving (Image: Jeff Brown) Choose your pumpkin carving designs ahead of time – some designs won’t work on every pumpkin. You might need a particularly tall or wide squash to make your scary pumpkin carving ideas come to life. There are tons of awesome ideas on the internet for pumpkin carving designs – but we’ve rounded up some of our favourites throughout this.If you’re ready to start, here are 30 of the most creative pumpkin carving designs for you to try this Halloween. 1. Ghostface – Pumpkin Design Cummins of PumpkinGutter.com uses peeling knives, sharpened ice-cream scoops, and wood and clay carving tools to create 3-D carvings from 2-D reference images. He may be best known for his George W. Bush pumpkin, which was posted by a fan to our messageboards. Using a serrated knife or pumpkin carving tool, cut a circle around the stem of the pumpkin and Make sure the circle is large enough to put your hand inside the pumpkin.