Project details
Skill
1 out of 5Easy
Cost
$20
Estimated Label
A few hours
Steps for Etching Leaves into Pumpkins
- Download the ginkgo pattern. Resize the design on your printer or a photocopier to suit the size of your pumpkin and cut out the pattern.
- Tape the pattern to the pumpkin. Use a washable pen to trace around the pattern. Feel free to alter the pattern by adding design elements of your choice.
- Using your pumpkin-carving tools, carefully cut along the pattern lines. For the leaves, cut from the base of the leaf and taper towards the outer leaf edge.
- Wash off any leftover marker lines.
Pro Tip: Prolong the life of your pumpkin by shaving instead of carving the ginkgo leaf pattern.
Tools and Materials
- Pumpkin carving tools
- Washable marker
- Pumpkin
- Dremel pumpkin-carving kit (optional)
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