6/6/2023 0 Comments Easy cat pumpkin carving![]() ![]() Using a sharp knife (make sure you supervise kids at this point, or take over for tricky parts) carve the outline of the pet into the pumpkin. If you don’t have a printer, you could try freehand drawing an outline onto the pumpkin using marker pens. Next, using something sharp like a toothpick or a drawing pin, make dots around the outline of your pet’s face / body so you’ll be able to see where you need to make carvings. Transfer the outlineĪttach the picture of your pet to the pumpkin’s surface using masking tape. Print out the picture at roughly the same size as the surface area of the pumpkin. A good tip is to convert it to black and white and ramp up the contrast in software such as Photoshop first, this will make it easier to see the outline when using it as a stencil. It’s best if you have a good, clear photo of your pet that you can use to create your stencil. ![]() This will give you easier access to whatever light source you place inside it too. Or, arguably a better or easier method is to create a sort of “door” at the back of the pumpkin, from which you remove the inside. You can slice the top off and scoop the flesh out from the inside, replacing the top afterwards. There’s a couple of ways to do this, depending on your preference. When looking for a pumpkin in the store (or at a pick-your-own place), then try to look for ones that have a large, flat(ish) surface area that will accommodate your outline or drawing as best as possible. How to carve your pet’s face on a pumpkinįollow our step-by-step guide to carving your pet’s face on a pumpkin: 1. A simple yet effective symbol, these dog bones are perfect for pirate pups! Thanks to the crew at Vita Bone, you can also grab yourself a free set of dog pumpkin stencils (opens in new tab) that contain a further three cool designs.
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