Vampire Pumpkin Face With Fang and Slash Cheeks

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Prep and hollow

   Remove the lid from the back of the pumpkin to preserve the face surface. Scoop pulp until walls are about 2.5 cm thick. Dry the face thoroughly with a paper towel so pencil marks hold cleanly.

2. 2

   Mark the eyes and nostrils

   Draw two slanted elongated eye openings without pupils, angling the inner corners downward. Mark two small oval nostril holes centered below the eyes. These five marks establish the facial geometry before you add the more complex mouth and cheeks.

3. 3

   Mark the mouth and fangs

   Draw a wide open grin that includes two thick downward fangs attached at their full top edge to the upper lip, and two lower rooted teeth along the bottom lip. The fang roots should span the full width of each fang at the lip line. Mark the six cheek slashes at a slight inward diagonal to suggest claw marks.

4. 4

   Cut eyes and nostrils

   Use a thin pumpkin saw to cut each eye opening. Remove the nostril ovals with a small detail blade. Work slowly around each nostril since they are small and the rind can crack if forced.

5. 5

   Cut fangs and mouth

   Cut the upper lip line first, then carefully remove the negative space between the fangs and around the lower teeth, leaving all roots intact. A thin-bladed detail saw gives the most control around fang shapes. Cut the broader parts of the grin last.

6. 6

   Cut cheek slashes and light

   Add the six cheek slash holes at a matching diagonal angle on each side. Place an LED tea light inside and step back to check that the fang silhouettes cast the dramatic downward shadows visible in the concept. Adjust placement if needed.

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