Dragon Wing and Flame Holes Pumpkin Carving

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Plan and mark spacing

   Hold the wing template and three flame templates against the pumpkin face before taping anything. The wing should occupy the upper two-thirds and the flames the lower third. Mark the center axis with a light pencil line to keep everything symmetrical.

2. 2

   Scoop to even thickness

   Cut the access lid from the back and scoop until the wall behind the planned aperture area is a consistent inch. Pay extra attention to the pumpkin's lower section where the three flame holes will sit.

3. 3

   Transfer all templates

   Tape the wing template first and trace it fully with a poking tool. Then tape the three flame templates in their planned positions below and trace them. Remove all tape before cutting.

4. 4

   Cut the wing

   Starting from the broad base of the wing, cut along the outline with a medium carving saw. The three scallop bumps on the outer edge require the saw to curve outward and back; keep the blade moving steadily through each scallop without stopping at the tips.

5. 5

   Cut the three flames

   Work from the outermost flame to the innermost, cutting each outline fully through. Flame shapes have tapered tops; keep the blade angled slightly inward at the tip so the entry and exit points of the cut meet cleanly.

6. 6

   Light and display

   Insert a bright LED puck and set the pumpkin on a wooden garden bench at blue hour. The broad wing glow above three tall flame points is unmistakably dragon-themed against the fading sky.

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