boinky 0 #1 October 14, 2006 You can experiment with pumpkin carving designs here before you do the real thing! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #2 October 14, 2006 That is cool. Here is a carving technique to try. Scrape away eveything but the parts you would normally cut out. This way it looks like a real 3-D person... like an ice carving for example. Use the sharp edge of a spoon to carve. It's a good work out and you won't cut yourself. Leave the "lid" on the top. No need to even open up the pumpkin and get all gooey. The pumpkin will rot sooner this way, but even that is cool as it makes it look like a very old guy. Post pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #3 October 14, 2006 Here is my classic freefly pumpkin that I did a few years ago. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #4 October 15, 2006 That is REALLY talent! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #5 October 15, 2006 The cheapo pumpkin carving kits that are commonly available are the only way to do it. They come with a great scraper, and best of all are the different sizes of narrow, serrated edge carving blades. Using a regular knife is awful once you've used the right tool. These designs were cut from patterns provided in the kit. We've done these for several years now.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #6 October 15, 2006 Wow....after looking at yours and Karen's....I think I'll just buy a plastic pre-cut pumpkin. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #7 October 15, 2006 QuoteWow....after looking at yours and Karen's....I think I'll just buy a plastic pre-cut pumpkin. me too nina... they're just shamingly good. i just can't abide the scraping of the gord's (sp?) guts... icky. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #8 October 15, 2006 Thanks, they get a lot of attention from the kids and parents. There are swarms of kids all over in our neighborhood on Halloween. The carving kits are just a few bucks, and they make it really fun. One downside is that the thin sections of the pumpkins will rot and distort much quicker, so they only look really good for a short time.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #9 October 15, 2006 QuoteOne downside is that the thin sections of the pumpkins will rot and distort much quicker, so they only look really good for a short time. While my plastic, pre-carved one will last forever! I know when I'm way out of my league! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #10 October 27, 2006 Here's a couple more good examples...People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #11 October 27, 2006 I decided to carve a jack-o-lantern with canopies this year for our dz party.....tomorrow will attempt pinky & the brain in freefall- First I should learn how to use my camera!! Then learn how to get a pic under 100kb!! duh- how come the candle light doesn't show??? zzzzzzz SMiles eustress. : a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 October 27, 2006 Quote duh- how come the candle light doesn't show??? zzzzzzz SMiles The Flash over pwowers the candle light. you need to do it with out flash, ansd a longer exposureYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #13 October 27, 2006 thanx squeak! SMiles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #14 October 27, 2006 hey, how do I carve out pinky & the brain? ....maybe just the pink parts in this pic? SMiles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hambone 0 #15 October 27, 2006 That stuff is amazing. I wish I could do that...WOW...Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #16 November 1, 2006 This year's work...People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #17 November 1, 2006 too much fun!! SMileseustress. : a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenz 0 #18 November 1, 2006 awesome jack skelengton pumpkin :)"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
