Owl Face Pumpkin With Teardrop Feather Holes Glowing

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Prep and thin the walls

   Remove the bottom cap and scoop the interior to about one inch of wall thickness throughout. Consistent wall thickness matters here because the many small feather holes will be easier to cut cleanly through thinner rind. Rinse and dry the outer surface before drawing.

2. 2

   Sketch the full layout

   Draw the two large ovals for the eyes, making sure the top of each oval connects continuously to the dark pupil disc above it. Mark the triangular beak centered between and below the eyes. Lightly indicate all six teardrop feather holes in two rows of three below the beak, spacing them so at least 10 mm of rind separates each one.

3. 3

   Cut the eye openings

   Follow the oval outlines carefully, stopping just short of the pupil disc at the top of each eye so the disc remains broadly attached. Pop the oval pieces inward. Check that each pupil is still solidly connected to the brow rind above it before moving on.

4. 4

   Cut the beak and feather holes

   Cut the triangular beak opening next, then work through the six teardrop holes one at a time. Use a small pumpkin drill or fine detail blade for the narrow teardrop shapes, keeping the blade perpendicular to avoid tearing the points. Work from the outermost row inward so you always have a stable grip.

5. 5

   Insert light and position

   A warm LED lantern rather than a single tea light will fill the interior evenly and push light through all six small feather holes with equal brightness. Set the pumpkin at eye level on a railing or step so the wide owl eyes meet your guests at face height for maximum effect.

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