Triple Witch Hat Pumpkin With Round and Diamond Accents

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Plan the layout

   Before hollowing, hold the three templates against the pumpkin and adjust their positions until the spacing looks natural. The center hat typically works best as the largest, with the outer hats slightly smaller and offset upward or downward. Mark the final positions with a marker, then hollow the pumpkin.

2. 2

   Transfer and perforate all three hats

   Tape each hat template in its planned position and perforate the outlines. Remove all tape before cutting so it does not interfere with the saw path.

3. 3

   Carve the center hat first

   The center hat anchors the composition. Cut it fully before moving to the flanking hats. Confirm that the surrounding rind looks solid after it is freed.

4. 4

   Carve the outer hats

   Cut each flanking hat the same way, working from the brim arc up through the crown. Check after each hat that the total open area is not creating any flex in the shell.

5. 5

   Add round and diamond accents

   Scatter the accent holes in the rind spaces between and above the hats. Maintain generous rind between every accent and the hat apertures. Work from the center outward to keep the distribution balanced.

6. 6

   Light and display

   Use an LED light with a wide beam angle so all three hats glow evenly. Display on brick steps where the wide pumpkin sits stably. Step back to confirm all three hats read at the same brightness.

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