Single Glowing Crescent Moon Pumpkin on a Concrete Porch

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Prep and scoop

   Cut a back-side lid at an angle so it seats back in place without falling through. Scoop the interior to about one inch of wall thickness on the front face. A thinner wall makes the crescent cut easier and gives a warmer glow.

2. 2

   Draw the crescent with two circles

   Find two round lids of different sizes, the larger about three inches in diameter and the smaller about two inches. Place the large lid on the pumpkin face and trace around it with a chalk marker. Shift the smaller lid so it overlaps the large circle on one side and trace it. The area inside the large circle but outside the small one is your crescent shape.

3. 3

   Cut the outer convex arc

   Follow the outer curve of the large circle with a narrow pumpkin saw, using smooth continuous strokes. Let the tool do the work; avoid pressing hard into the curve. Stop when you have completed the full outer arc.

4. 4

   Cut the inner concave arc

   Follow the inner curve of the small circle to complete the crescent. Use shorter strokes here because concave curves require more blade direction changes. Take your time; this curve is what makes the crescent look sharp.

5. 5

   Light and display

   Press the cut piece out cleanly from inside the pumpkin with your finger. Place a warm LED tea light near the back of the cavity so its light diffuses to fill the full crescent shape. Set on a concrete porch or step for a simple, classic autumn look.

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