Fun World Officially Licensed Ghost Face Scream Halloween Pumpkin Carving Decorating Kit

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If you’re really up for a demonstration of your talent as a visual artist, we guess you could try to recreate the infamous virus’ shape out of pumpkins, but I can’t exactly imagine how you’d go about it. I guess that’s why you’re the artist, and I’m just the one that tries to inspire you for your next pumpkin carving project. However, a much simpler way to do it would be exactly the way you’ve seen it in the example photograph we attached above. Not convinced you can crank out one of these grand gourds? Pro carver Jason Green of Karvd.comdidn’t think he could do it either. “When I was halfway through my first carving, I almost scrapped the whole thing,” he said. “The thing about these carvings is that until they’re lit up, they can look just plain strange.” But, with a steady hand, the right tools, and a bit of patience, you could easily create show-stoppers like the ones shown here. Another great thing about this pumpkin carving design is the fact that you won’t need to be a Michelangelo to pull it off. You can even draw the design on the pumpkin before you start carving it so that your cuts will be more accurate and the end result will look better. Furthermore, seeing as you need to make full cuts to the core of the pumpkin, you can use a knife or a handheld CNC machine, whichever tool you see fit for the occasion. Regardless of which tool you’re gonna go with, make sure to practice caution and use protective gear. 4. Pinhead (Hellraiser) – Cool Pumpkin Carving Ideas Creating the entrance to your pumpkin from the bottom instead of the top allows for you to pull the insides out easier and creates a more streamlined look. If using a real candle, it also prevents the risk of accidental burns when lighting the flame inside as you can place your pumpkin on top of the candle instead of trying to drop a lit candle in. Take a look at this gallery of inspirational creations, complete with the top-secret tips of some of the world’s best pumpkin carvers.

Angela Poch is an Inbound Marketing Specialist and Resident Crazy Cat Lady at HalloweenCostumes.com, where she is an assistant editor and covers tutorials, crafting and pop culture. Angela has created costumes and props for Halloween events, conventions and Renaissance festivals. Incidentally, that’s what we recommend you do, as well, if you want to keep things simple and still yield a more-than-satisfying result after your carving attempt. The first few times, you’ll probably end up getting bored and freehanding the whole thing, which, again, isn’t wrong, but you’re here for a specific reason, right? You want to learn how to turn your plain pumpkins into true works of art, so that’s precisely what we’re going to teach you. Are you want decorate your home or garden for Halloween in a spooky way ? Than scream pumpkin carving! This unique technique involves carving intricate designs onto a pumpkin to create a spooky, scream-worthy effect. In this guide, we’ll covered step-by-step info to carve your own scream pumpkin that will impress your friends and neighbors. Scream Pumpkin Carving (Image: Jeff Brown)Create a pumpkin candy bowl this Halloween by digging out your pumpkin and carve a fun message using a rotary tool,' saysSarah Fishburne, director of trend and design, Home Depot. DIYS.com is an up-and-coming community of people specialized in high-quality and on-trend DIY projects and tutorials in home design, fashion, and crafts. Recognizing the value of the do-it-yourself movement of the last several years, DIYs.com is inspired by unique yet replicable ideas. You can secure the chosen ghost stencil onto the pumpkin and carve out your design OR you can use the stencil to trace out the design on your pumpkin and carve it that way. A ghost face pumpkin carving template is perfect for creating unique, spooky Halloween decor, from your front porch to the interior of your home. Ghost Face Pumpkin Carving Printables: When choosing a pumpkin for scream pumpkin carving, it’s important to find one that’s the right size and shape for your design. Look for a pumpkin that’s smooth, without any bruises or soft spots. The stem should be intact and sturdy. The pumpkin should also be large enough to accommodate your design. Time to get carving. Use your sharp knife to follow the dotted lines, and don’t be tempted to cut in big slices. Keep your knife movements small and steady, and work your way through the wall of the pumpkin without punching through and slicing a bigger cut than you intended.

You've probably seen those fancy, postcard-perfect fruit designs in South Asia, but this pumpkin decorating idea can be done at home with a little time, patience and a steady hand. Jason Green, a freelance graphic designer in Boston, found that his technology know-how lends itself nicely to pumpkin pattern-making. What started as an experimental self-portrait carving became Karvd.com, where Green showcases his work and offers custom carving services. Use a spoon or scraper to remove the pumpkin’s insides. Scrape the sides of the pumpkin to make them smooth. Although Halloween is a spiritual holiday that symbolizes the end of summer and harvest, it has become a people’s holiday, and it can mean a lot of things, depending on who you’re asking. Remember, the more complicated the design, the greater the risk for something going wrong – so if you’re not completely confident you know how to carve a pumpkin like a pro, start with something a little more simple, like an easy silhouetted shape, or something without lots of details.Transfer the Stencil: Cut out your design from the printed stencil. Tape it onto your pumpkin. Use a poking tool to outline, and then remove the stencil before carving. We also suggest you start on a low-speed (RPM) setting so that you can grow accustomed to the machine and test how well it carves into your pumpkin, and then work your way up from there. Most of the time, you won’t need to increase the speed, as the low speed works great results as far as details are concerned.

Maybe your kids were a big fan of the Disney idea, but the princesses aren’t their favorite part? Here’s a design for the fairy lovers in the group! Instructables shows you how to cut out a big piece in the shape of Tinkerbell, followed by tiny circles in different sizes to make it look like she’s just flown in, leaving a trail of fairy dust. 20. Cool Pumpkin Carving – Skull in a Pumpkin Wrapping the pumpkin tightly with plastic wrap and keeping it cool when not on display will greatly increase the pumpkins life. You can also lightly spray your pumpkin with diluted lemon juice or vinegar to help prevent oxidation.' How are carved pumpkins lit? Pumpkin carving, much like any other artistic outlet, requires a lot of patience, a steady hand, a bit of strength (you can’t possibly imagine how hard pumpkin shells can get), and a lot of practice. You can’t expect to be a master sculptor just moments after touching a pumpkin and a chisel for the first time in your life.

Avoid using real candles: The heat from real flames can cook the pumpkin, drying it out and speeding up the decay process. Using battery powered candles can provide the same lighting effect without the negative impact. This way, you can also try out different color lights!

If you’re wondering how to carve pumpkin faces, the steps are pretty much the same – but if you’re looking at some of the impressive 3D textured faces, you might want to invest in a proper sculpting kit, or at least some craft knives. Use Appropriate Tools: Special pumpkin carving tools can make the process easier, especially for intricate designs. If you’re super confident, you can try to carve your design freehand – but if you’re just graduating from your basic pumpkin face to something more complex, the best way to carve a pumpkin is by using a stencil. Once you’ve done this a few times, you might find you feel you’re a bit closer to carving a pumpkin like a pro, and you can attempt it by following the look of the design without needing to tape the stencil on. Notice that the lines of the cat face design aren’t simply drilled through the pumpkin, and there are different depths of carvings there, so you should either sharpen your carving knife very well or just use a handheld carving machine such as a Dremel. Dremel is compatible with a huge variety of drilling and carving bits, which makes it a very versatile tool that could fit perfectly into your pumpkin carving scenario, seeing as it can help you create your favorite designs fast and easily. If you’ve ever been a fan of slasher horror movies, then you must’ve seen Scream, a movie that has become a classic of the genre since its release. We won’t get into detail and blabber about that movie, nor its horrible sequels, but if you didn’t see it and still recognize the mask, you might’ve seen it in the parody, Scary Movie. The Ghostface killer had a mask that almost anyone can recognize nowadays, as it’s become somewhat of an icon for Halloween and horror movies.Some things you can do to prolong your pumpkin are keeping it wrapped tightly in plastic wrap when not on display. Keeping your pumpkin cold also helps, so refrigerate it or keep it somewhere cool whenever possible.' Using a serrated knife or pumpkin carving tool, cut a circle around the stem of the pumpkin and Make sure the circle is large enough to put your hand inside the pumpkin. Alright, there’s a lot seeming to go on in this design, we’ll give you that, but wouldn’t you agree that it fits well and looks nice? Not convinced? Well, you could try to carve this design into your pumpkins, place a source of light inside it, and turn off the lights; we guarantee that you’ll appreciate the mood it will set to your party or front lawn while it’s one of the few things that emit light. If you’re over scary masks, creepy faces, witches, goblins, skeletons, and ghosts, you could carve a cute, surprised face on your pumpkin this year for Halloween. It’s actually even easier than carving a smile since the ‘surprised face’ basically involves drilling three ping-pong-ball-sized (approximately) holes into the side of your pumpkin. No complicated pattern, no drawing, no artsy, pretentious stuff. Cats, cats, cats, everybody loves them, and Halloween is incidentally a great opportunity to show your affection for these little (sometimes evil) bundles of joy. Although it’s not the first example of carving a cat into your pumpkin (and trust us, it’s not the last, either), it’s different. This creeping cat design looks like it’s been pulled from a Tim Burton movie, as it’s incredibly frail, with thin members, and some over-exaggerated features, but we absolutely love it!