Star and Circle Band Sideways Pumpkin Carving

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Stabilize and hollow

   Lay the elongated pumpkin on its side with the stem to the left on a non-slip mat. Cut the hollow opening through the bottom. Hollow to a 2 cm wall, paying attention to the carved side.

2. 2

   Mark the band center line

   Find the horizontal center of the broad side and draw a faint guideline the full length with a dry-erase marker. This line will run through the centers of all shapes.

3. 3

   Position all shapes before cutting

   Mark five star positions evenly along the band, spacing them roughly 6 cm apart. Mark two to three circle holes between each pair of adjacent stars and at each end of the band. Step back and confirm the pattern looks balanced before picking up any tool.

4. 4

   Drill the circle holes

   Use a spade bit to drill all twelve circles while the rind is fully rigid. Work from center outward. Pop each plug from the inside.

5. 5

   Cut the star apertures

   Pierce each star outline with a narrow jab saw and cut to each of the five points in short strokes. Tap the interior fragment inward immediately after each star is complete to confirm all inner material is free. Clean points with a paring knife tip.

6. 6

   Light and display on the garden table

   Insert an LED tea light, set the pumpkin with the star band facing out, and place on the garden table at night. The diagonal arrangement of stars and circles creates the impression of a glowing meteor belt wrapping around the pumpkin.

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