Witch Riding Broom With Moon Pumpkin Lantern

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Hollow and transfer

   Hollow through a back lid, leaving walls about an inch thick. Transfer the template, marking the witch-broom silhouette and all accent positions separately, and perforate all outlines.

2. 2

   Cut the broom first

   The broom handle and bristle end extend past the witch figure on both sides; cut this horizontal base shape first to anchor the design. Confirm both broom ends leave generous rind at the outer shell before proceeding.

3. 3

   Open the witch body and hat

   Starting from the broom connection point, cut upward through the cloak, body, and hat in a continuous sweep. The cloak and hat are broad shapes with no thin islands, so the cut is relatively forgiving.

4. 4

   Cut the crescent moon

   The crescent moon is a separate aperture above the main silhouette. Cut the outer arc first, then the inner concave arc, producing a clean crescent shape. The concave inner arc requires short careful strokes.

5. 5

   Add the round holes

   Drill or saw the six round holes in the broad rind zones between the silhouette and the crescent moon, spacing them to suggest stars. Keep each hole at least half an inch from adjacent openings.

6. 6

   Light and display

   Place an LED light inside and set the pumpkin on a garden bench at dusk. The combined silhouette, moon, and star holes create a complete flying-witch narrative that reads from several feet away.

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