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Published: 2011-10-20 18:51:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 1217; Favourites: 60; Downloads: 25
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This is just a sketchy concept for my pumpkin I'm entering in the ED Pumpkin Contest. I'm going to etch into it rather than carve, and put a transparent layer of paint to give it color. I want to make it a bit more dramatic though, so ideas are appreciated. I was thinking of doing the Pinkamena stained glass design as well, maybe on the other side.Related content
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Why not carve through, mount colored cellophane on the inside, then light the pumpkin with an LED tea light instead of a candle? You could hold the cellophane in with toothpicks, I suppose. Just a thought in case the paint doesn't work out!
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Oooooh! That looks like an awesome idea! I wish I could carve pumpkins, then I might consider entering this.
Make sure to post pictures so we can all stare in awe.
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I would try food dye first. It may work better if you do it on both sides.
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Wow! It looks great! Like a mix of a vitreaux with sand to make a twisted image
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Confused, would light be shining through it?/ Because you said you were etching it. So would it just be the design on a pumpkin or would there be a candle inside
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It would be etched enough that light shines through. I just mean it won't be carved all the way through.
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I wonder how you will make the transparent paint work. Obviously, this will be fantastic if it works out. I've never seen a pumpkin done with paint on the etched areas before.
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Yeah, I looked for examples but couldn't find any. It "seems" like it would work. I'll be doing a bit of experimenting.
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Fully outstretched wings are more dramatic than slightly folded ones, I think. And maybe make the wings, mane and tail fuller and more sweeping. Though I'm not sure if all that would be practical to actually carve.
And good luck on the contest. You seem to have a better idea with what to do with pumpkins than I ever would... the best I ever did was make a somewhat functional pumpkin beer bong 
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