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Sep 25, 2026
Two Glowing Fish and Wave Slots Fishing PumpkinAI
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Two Glowing Fish and Wave Slots Fishing Pumpkin

Two fish-shaped holes face opposite directions with five bubble holes and two short wave slots spread across the pumpkin for this medium fishing pumpkin carving idea, wide rind separating every opening so the shell stays solid. The mirrored fish give the design a balanced, decorative feel that suits a front-porch display. Carve one fish at a time and confirm the rind between them is at least a finger's width before adding the wave slots.

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Our tips for carving a similar design

Two fish-shaped openings face in opposite directions, giving the design a balanced mirrored feel, while five bubble holes and two short wave slots scatter across the remaining rind as accent points. Wide rind between every opening is the structural rule here; since there are seven total cuts, the spacing between them determines whether the shell holds. Carving one fish at a time and confirming the gap between them before proceeding keeps the process controlled.

From pumpkin to porch

  1. Hollow and plan spacing

    Scoop to a wall thickness of about three-quarters of an inch. Before transferring the stencil, lightly pencil an approximate position for each fish so they sit on either side of center with at least two inches of solid rind between their closest edges.

  2. Transfer the full stencil

    Tape the stencil and perforate both fish outlines, all bubble hole positions, and the two wave slot lines. Mark the gap between the fish outlines clearly so you know which rind stays solid as you begin cutting.

  3. Cut the first fish

    Saw the first fish outline completely, push the piece inward, and remove it from the back. Before moving on, physically measure the remaining rind between the first fish hole and the position marked for the second fish. A finger-width minimum confirms the gap is safe.

  4. Cut the second fish

    Saw the second fish outline, keeping the blade away from the first opening's edge. Adults handle all saw work. Remove the second piece and confirm the whole shell still feels rigid before adding more cuts.

  5. Add bubble holes and wave slots

    Open the five bubble holes with a detail drill. For the two wave slots, drill a starter hole at each end of the slot outline and connect them with a fine saw in short strokes. Wave slots curve slightly; follow the marked curve rather than cutting straight across.

  6. Light at dusk

    Insert an LED candle and bring the pumpkin outside around dusk. The seven separate glowing shapes read as a complete underwater scene once it is dark enough for the orange rind to disappear and only the light points remain.

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Gather your supplies

Check things off as you get ready.

Work on a stable surface, keep your free hand out of the cutting path, and have an adult handle sharp tools.

Three levels of light

  • Leave intact

    The wide rind band between the two fish and all outer rind areas stay dark and solid

  • Peel & shade

    None, all openings are full cuts

  • Cut through

    Both fish apertures, five bubble holes, and two wave slots all glow at full brightness

Learn the carving basics

Before you start cutting

How do I keep the two fish from looking randomly placed instead of deliberately mirrored?

Draw a vertical center line on the pumpkin using a rubber band stretched stem-to-base as a guide, then position each fish the same distance from the center line. Place them at the same height and tilt each fish body at a symmetric angle, one pointing left-up and one pointing right-up.

What is the best way to cut the shallow curved wave slots?

Drill a small round starter hole at each end of the wave slot outline. Insert the saw blade into one end hole and cut in short strokes following the curve toward the other hole. Short strokes give more pivot control than long sweeping cuts on a curved shape.

The rind between the two fish feels slightly thin after cutting. Should I be concerned?

If the rind between the fish is at least a half inch and feels rigid when gently pressed, it is fine. If it flexes noticeably or shows a surface crack, reinforce it from the inside with a thin strip of food-safe tape or a dab of craft glue on any visible crack before the pumpkin dries out further.

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