We used kitchen knives when I was a kid, and we didn’t venture far from the traditional jack-o’lantern faces. Having the right tools makes all the difference. Even using the little saws and patterns in the kits sold in grocery stores can be a game changer.
I have seen some photos and videos of pumpkins engraved in the Glowforge, and I think it is very interesting, but I think I’ll stick to doing it by hand. I have tried using power tools (i.e. a Dremel), but I just don’t find it very satisfying. I prefer using my own hands. I have used my Glowforge to support my pumpkin carving in other ways. I’ll try to post about it before Halloween.
A kindred spirit! There is something about ephemeral art…
Wow! I’m glad I don’t have to worry about anyone eating my pumpkins! I guess snails crawl in occasionally. But they don’t eat much.
Okay. Twist my arm. Here are a few from last year.
The shadows behind the pumpkins are a nice touch, really makes them pop. I notice how the shadow changes on the nearby leaves vs the distant background.
Your story is lovely, and the sign fabulous! Please compliment your daughter on her painting I’m not selling any pumpkins, but I think this will make a great yard decoration with the sign saying something else
and once you’ve saved it to your computer - go to app.glowforge.com and click the Create button, and then Upload from file, select the file you downloaded, and wait for it to load
Wow, thank you so much for sharing!! Raining outside, not feeling real great and saw this, lifted my spirits and looking forward to fall. Will try this out and again thank you!
Thank you! It’s just normal corrugated cardboard. I didn’t use an Amazon box for this particular project, but it’s essentially the same stuff. I use Glowforge’s standard 1/8" corrugated cardboard settings, and they work great.
I’m not selling any pumpkins, but I think this will make a great yard decoration with the sign saying something else 