Upside-Down Triangle Eyes Pumpkin With a Toothy Smile

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Prep and scoop

   Cut a lid from the bottom of the pumpkin at a slight angle so it rests back in place without falling in. Scoop out seeds and stringy pulp until the interior walls are about an inch thick throughout. Dry the inner wall with a paper towel so marker lines adhere cleanly.

2. 2

   Map the face

   Using a dry-erase or china marker, draw both inverted triangles with the apex pointing downward, centering them symmetrically on the upper half of the face. Draw the smile below, then sketch the wide single tooth as a rectangular tab connected to the upper lip. Step back and check the overall proportions before committing any cuts.

3. 3

   Cut the eyes first

   Use a thin-bladed pumpkin saw to follow each triangle outline, keeping the blade perpendicular to the surface so the edges stay crisp. Pop each piece inward rather than pulling it out to avoid tearing the surrounding rind. Clean up any ragged edges with a small detail blade.

4. 4

   Cut the mouth opening

   Follow the outer smile outline, leaving the wide tooth tab fully intact and connected at both its top and bottom edges. Cut the spaces on either side of the tooth all the way through. Press the mouth piece inward gently to release it without disturbing the tooth.

5. 5

   Light and display

   Place an LED tea light inside rather than a real candle to keep heat low and the design glowing safely all evening. Position the pumpkin so the inverted eyes face viewers straight on for maximum expressive impact. The single tooth will cast a dramatic shadow that emphasizes the quirky smile.

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