Three Round Holes Surprised Pumpkin Face

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Hollow the pumpkin

   Cut the lid from the back and scoop to a wall thickness of about 2.5 cm. Dry the face before marking.

2. 2

   Mark the brow arches

   Draw two broad arched brow holes high on the forehead. These frames set up the entire expression, so place them as high as the pumpkin shape allows while keeping at least 2 cm of rind above them.

3. 3

   Mark the eyes and mouth

   Draw two round eye holes centered below the brow arches. Then draw one taller oval mouth, positioning it lower than the midpoint of the face so the vertical distance from brow to mouth feels dramatic.

4. 4

   Cut brow arches

   Use a pumpkin saw to cut both broad arched brow holes first. The arched curves are gentle and straightforward with a thin saw blade.

5. 5

   Cut round eyes and oval mouth

   Cut both round eyes, then the taller oval mouth. The oval is taller than wide, simulating a gasping open mouth. Pop all pieces free from inside.

6. 6

   Light and enjoy

   Place a flickering LED inside. The oval mouth seems to gasp in the flickering light, and the high brow arches cast a wide-eyed surprised shadow on a wall or fence behind the pumpkin.

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