Three-Eyed Zigzag Flat Pumpkin on Gravel at Dusk

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Hollow carefully

   Cut a wide lid, remove pulp, and thin the wall to 2 cm. Because this pumpkin is only 18 cm tall, the lid opening is naturally restricted, so use a flexible arm or a long-handled spoon to scrape the far edges clean.

2. 2

   Mark the three eyes and cheek holes

   Draw three evenly spaced circles across the upper face, each about 4 cm in diameter. Mark four smaller circles for the cheek holes, two flanking the outer eyes. Confirm there is at least 2.5 cm of rind between every circle.

3. 3

   Drill the cheek and eye holes

   Use a spade bit to bore all seven circles cleanly and consistently. Hold the drill perpendicular to the rind surface and use steady, moderate pressure. Pop out each plug from the inside.

4. 4

   Sketch and cut the zigzag mouth

   Draw the zigzag as a gentle wave across the lower face, keeping peaks and valleys no more than 2.5 cm in vertical range. Mark which teeth attach top and which attach bottom. Cut along the lines with a pumpkin saw, freeing each void section individually while leaving all four teeth rooted.

5. 5

   Clean edges and display

   Trim any rough edges with a paring knife. Place an LED tea light inside, set the lid, and position the pumpkin beside the gate on gravel where the last evening light catches the wide shallow openings.

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