Leaf and Berry Wreath Bumpy Pumpkin Lantern

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Find the smoothest face and hollow

   Choose the face panel with the most consistently smooth rind around a central area. Hollow through the top to a 2 cm wall, thinning evenly so structural support is consistent around the ring.

2. 2

   Mark the center and ring radius

   Mark the center of the face with a small dot. Use a flexible measuring tape to draw a faint circle at your desired ring radius around the center. This circle is your guide for centering every leaf and berry shape.

3. 3

   Space all shapes around the ring

   Alternate leaf and berry positions around the ring, marking each one with a dry-erase outline before cutting any. Ensure every shape falls in a smooth rind patch and that there is at least 5 mm of rind between each adjacent shape and the ring edges. Step back to check symmetry.

4. 4

   Drill the berry holes

   Use a small spade bit to drill all the round berry holes first while the rind is intact. Pop each plug from the inside.

5. 5

   Cut the leaf shapes

   Use a narrow jab saw to cut each leaf aperture in smooth gaps between bumps. Cut the curved sides from the base to the tip and pop the piece inward. Maintain wide rind bridges between each leaf and its neighboring berries.

6. 6

   Light on the patio table

   Insert an LED lantern for consistent brightness, replace the lid, and place on the patio table at night. The leafy ring glows like a botanical wreath, and the bumpy surrounding rind adds organic texture to the display.

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