Moth Pattern Cutout Odd Shaped Pumpkin Lantern

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Orient the moth and hollow

   Choose the face that gives the widest available area for the wing spread. Cut the hollow through the top, hollow to a 2 cm wall, and identify the central body axis on the outer surface.

2. 2

   Transfer the moth template

   Print the moth template scaled to fit the pumpkin's widest panel. Tape it and transfer the outline via toothpick-poke method. Connect the dots with a dry-erase marker, ensuring the body area is clearly marked as solid and the aperture positions are clear.

3. 3

   Drill the dot accent holes first

   Use a small spade bit to drill all round dot holes while the rind is fully intact. Work symmetrically, doing the left and right side dots in pairs.

4. 4

   Cut the teardrop wing apertures

   Use a narrow jab saw to cut each teardrop shape, starting at the narrow tip and working around the full perimeter. Cut the upper wing apertures first on both sides, then the lower wing apertures. Maintain at least 5 mm of rind between every adjacent aperture.

5. 5

   Verify solid body integrity

   After all cuts are complete, gently press the central body area with two fingers. It should feel completely solid with no give. If any small section shifts, it means a cut strayed too far toward the center, and you need to bridge it with a thin bead of craft glue immediately.

6. 6

   Light on the patio at night

   Insert an LED lantern for steady brightness, replace the lid, and place on the patio at night. The paired wing apertures glow symmetrically against the irregular orange shell, and the solid body reads clearly as the moth's form.

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