tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post2402573818526168784..comments2024-03-28T15:36:02.733-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Fun FindsJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-20633851087567336382010-11-28T06:49:17.652-05:002010-11-28T06:49:17.652-05:00just wondering if you've been back to this pum...just wondering if you've been back to this pumpkin carving website? The very latest one is actually a Ghostbusters one! <br />Being as Halloween pumpkin carving hasn't been my thing, but Screen printing has, I'm using these designs on T-shirts for Xmas gifts :)sassycashewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01310516465302176232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-86974538260998514132010-10-09T23:46:02.176-04:002010-10-09T23:46:02.176-04:00Just saw this on my Yahoo home page. Have you seen...Just saw this on my Yahoo home page. Have you seen this collection of "nerdy" carved pumpkins?<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/yahooeditorspicks/galleries/72157624990841529/#photo_274464845Julie E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-43866176000989331182010-10-08T06:52:57.771-04:002010-10-08T06:52:57.771-04:00omg my kids are going to go NUTTY for this doctor ...omg my kids are going to go NUTTY for this doctor template...thanks for postign it!!Hawkfeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03391895568815664778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-26074666472903637202010-10-07T13:03:52.803-04:002010-10-07T13:03:52.803-04:00http://protoncharging.com/gb/2009/10/12/zombie-pum...http://protoncharging.com/gb/2009/10/12/zombie-pumpkin-adds-second-ghostbusters-pumpkin-pattern/<br /><br />Ghostbusters Pumpkin Carving imagesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-10671826734891714552010-10-06T01:38:12.587-04:002010-10-06T01:38:12.587-04:00I'm with Hope that a steampunk pumpkin would b...I'm with Hope that a steampunk pumpkin would be incredibly appropo. <br /><br />While I don't have any pattern suggestions off hand, I do have a few tips that might help with the partial depth cutting technique. Firstly, you can actually design your own pattern pretty easy on any image editing program if you simplify the shapes to two or three tones. Second, good X-acto blades are a must for getting good precision, and wire sculpting tools are handy too for scraping out parts of the meat after the skin is removed.<br /><br />Get your lighting source ready in advance, I recommend a strong battery powered light source, and keep it handy while you're working (for testing). This is invaluable for learning how deep into the flesh you need to cut to get different 'value' ranges without going all the way through or risking that you don't cut deep enough to get the full effect.<br /><br />Hope these things help. You can see one of my more successful attempts here if you want:<br /><a href="http://masterpiecelost.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d14razh" rel="nofollow">Forest Cottage Pumpkin</a>MasterpieceLosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140535832377265007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-84601222693352605522010-10-05T22:08:08.570-04:002010-10-05T22:08:08.570-04:00I think the epbot would be cute on a pumpkin, espe...I think the epbot would be cute on a pumpkin, especially if you carved out some steampunk gears on the backside of the pumpkin, to project it on a nearby wall.<br /><br />Here's an <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/two-faced-pumpkin-with-wall-projection" rel="nofollow">example</a> of what I mean.Hopenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-3499385271475048592010-10-05T20:55:33.440-04:002010-10-05T20:55:33.440-04:00I'm going to try this link again... Blogger ke...I'm going to try this link again... Blogger keeps crapping out on me. :( Maybe I'll get it right this time!<br /><br /><a href="http://mandersmusings.blogspot.com/2008/10/more-than-meets-eye.html" rel="nofollow">Autobot Pumpkin</a>Amanda Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216090285657317954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-19398589532430799462010-10-05T18:49:48.148-04:002010-10-05T18:49:48.148-04:00I'm not real big on Halloween, but I have to a...I'm not real big on Halloween, but I have to admit I squeed a little when I saw the Dr. Who pumpkin carving template. :DStephaniehttp://livingandthriving.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-28968682870547793602010-10-05T16:46:58.760-04:002010-10-05T16:46:58.760-04:00Ghostbuster design http://news.cnpanyu.com/2009/10...Ghostbuster design http://news.cnpanyu.com/2009/1029/7812.html<br /><br />also, one year, my friend got big foam pumpkins and carved with a dremel(sp) and now she uses them every year. This way, all your hard work doesn't rot away. She bought her pumpkins at AC Moore. I'm sure they can be found at any local craft store ie; hobby lobby, Michaels and the sort.Alisha Rene'https://www.blogger.com/profile/07196280807070792852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-32013687226994214742010-10-05T16:43:54.340-04:002010-10-05T16:43:54.340-04:00squeeing from my cubicle in all my freak geek madn...squeeing from my cubicle in all my freak geek madness about thisAlisha Rene'https://www.blogger.com/profile/07196280807070792852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9673363863485491702010-10-05T16:00:37.633-04:002010-10-05T16:00:37.633-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Amanda Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216090285657317954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-63779014025367548492010-10-05T14:51:17.774-04:002010-10-05T14:51:17.774-04:00I carved an owl free hand last year...it was prett...I carved an <a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs022.snc3/10931_167670407415_526802415_2709156_2827528_n.jpg" rel="nofollow">owl</a> free hand last year...it was pretty fun. I haven't been able to get my hands on a pumpkin this year, yet... I'm hoping they get pumpkins in St. Croix! 0_o<br /><br />If I am able to get one, I'm definitely going for a more elaborate carving again this year! My personal fave: <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2092/1874805215_4d06f31e8c.jpg" rel="nofollow">Harry Potter</a>, of course!<br /><br />But maybe you'd like a <a href="http://www.zombiepumpkins.com/images/sample-staypuft.png" rel="nofollow">Stay Puft</a> pumpkin? Too bad you can't get that pattern for free. But I'm willing to bet you'd be pretty capable of creating your own.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.supermariogames.biz/pics/mario-pumpkin.jpg" rel="nofollow">Mario</a> would be awfully fun, too, though.<br /><br />Or maybe you want something <a href="http://www.8x10gallery.com/Wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/2008-pumpkins.jpg" rel="nofollow">scarier</a>? How did Tigger and Lightening McQueen get in there?!Darlahttp://bakingdom.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-58589705163945940402010-10-05T14:31:43.582-04:002010-10-05T14:31:43.582-04:00And I need to add the link Pencil ArtAnd I need to add the link <a href="http://zuzutop.com/2010/08/amazing-pencil-carving-art-by-getty-dalton/" rel="nofollow">Pencil Art</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533788021422760646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-64243653205739710502010-10-05T14:23:36.343-04:002010-10-05T14:23:36.343-04:00I love carving pumpkins! I'm a fan of free ha...I love carving pumpkins! I'm a fan of free hand, and I use linoleum block carving tools to cut different depths. There are many tips to choose from, so you can get quite intricate...just be careful if you're new to them--you can gouge yourself pretty easily! Art stores and some craft stores carry the tools. P.S. I have won several carving compitions;)amchornetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13521351455334556600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-38049452551333932032010-10-05T14:19:34.515-04:002010-10-05T14:19:34.515-04:00I really think you will appreciate this art.I really think you will appreciate this art.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533788021422760646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-58265700314444690712010-10-05T13:05:12.474-04:002010-10-05T13:05:12.474-04:00John from Pinkraygun here. Thanks for the link out...John from Pinkraygun here. Thanks for the link out to our Dr. Who template.<br /><br />A Ghostbusters themed template is in the works...should have it up right after NYCC this weekend, so give a looksee Monday or Tuesday.Johnhttp://www.pinkraygun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-27656946945651997072010-10-05T10:49:34.722-04:002010-10-05T10:49:34.722-04:00These are two of my more impressive (in my opinion...These are two of my more impressive (in my opinion) Jack-o-Lanterns. Both made from templates I made myself. Woo!<br /><br />The first is the Ohio State mascot and the second is a vampire cupcake. Not sure yet what I want to do this year. <br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v197/solis.19/general/?action=view&current=Brutus.jpg" rel="nofollow">Brutus Buckeye Pumpkin</a><br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v197/solis.19/general/?action=view&current=vampcuppie.jpg" rel="nofollow">Vampire Cupcake</a><br /><br />Good luck with your pumpkin!rissykay99https://www.blogger.com/profile/17905770767878526047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-64069042270111009972010-10-05T10:18:53.058-04:002010-10-05T10:18:53.058-04:00Did you see next week's "Castle" has...Did you see next week's "Castle" has a steampunk theme?Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-43665358156682458832010-10-05T09:41:51.696-04:002010-10-05T09:41:51.696-04:00I'd totally love to know how to make those boo...I'd totally love to know how to make those book page roses!Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-45737957907799824872010-10-05T09:22:04.863-04:002010-10-05T09:22:04.863-04:00If you haven't already, it might be worth your...If you haven't already, it might be worth your time to pick up one of the Pumpkin Masters carving tool sets - they work great for the little fiddly cuts and for transferring templates, and can usually be found pretty cheaply. I've used them the past several years with my kids - they're best used if you think of using them like a little saw instead of a knife. <br /><br />I think you could carve the Epbot easily - you would need to thicken your line drawing so it can be seen when carved, and either carve only part of the way through for your outline, or determine a few key stopping points where there would still be a solid part of pumpkin so your bot doesn't just fall out of the pumpkin. Then you would just transfer your paper design to the pumpkin from the paper (tracing wheels work great for this) and have a copy on hand for reference, so you know where to carve and where to keep (It's easy to forget).PattyADnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-81931959114797419872010-10-05T07:43:24.875-04:002010-10-05T07:43:24.875-04:00Curse you... now my browser is filled with tabs :P...Curse you... now my browser is filled with tabs :P<br /><br />PS - I second/third/fourth/etc the the carrot jockey pumpkin idea.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207532967698974407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-3344111106645566292010-10-05T01:10:57.121-04:002010-10-05T01:10:57.121-04:00Fruit fresh is supposed to work on the cuts. A wh...Fruit fresh is supposed to work on the cuts. A while back I had a Strongbad jack o lantern from a template provided on the Homestar runner site. Would provide the link per your excellent teaching but I'm using my phone and apple and flash don't play nicely together.Lissaneenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-41380717620032496902010-10-05T00:03:54.241-04:002010-10-05T00:03:54.241-04:00naked mohawk-baby carrot jockey for the other side...naked mohawk-baby carrot jockey for the other side of the pumpkin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36752533418722713992010-10-04T22:34:20.398-04:002010-10-04T22:34:20.398-04:00I'm not quite sure if this link will work, bec...I'm not quite sure if this link will work, because it's a link to a photo on facebook. But I am dying to show you the pumpkin carving my roommate and I did a few years back. She found a template for a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=627937016#!/photo.php?pid=1150954&id=627937016&ref=fbx_album" rel="nofollow">Darth Vader pumpkin!</a> I have to give her the credit, as she is an expert pumpkin carver! She did an excellent job covering up my mistakes :P<br /><br /><br />If that doesn't work, the link on my name is the same picture!Phoebehttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=627937016#!/photo.php?pid=1150954&id=627937016&ref=fbx_albumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-27199349924682337992010-10-04T22:20:56.314-04:002010-10-04T22:20:56.314-04:00I read somwhere that if you coat the cuts on a pum...I read somwhere that if you coat the cuts on a pumpkin with vaseline that keeps them from getting moldy and rotting. I thought I would try that since Texas is like Florida - what's fall? How about this Ghostbuster design? <a href="http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/nukemdomis/Halloween/?action=view&current=ghostbuster-pumpkin-carving-stencil.jpg" rel="nofollow">Ghostbuster</a>Amynoreply@blogger.com