The weeping pumpkin

The weeping pumpkin
I wanted to add a little DIY to my pumpkin carving this year.  The following details how I made a pumpkin cry fake blood.
 
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Step 1Materials

When doing this, I used materials I already had around the house.  Depending on what you have on-hand, you may wish to substitute as necessary.

Pumpkin (obviously)
"One Step Gardens" irrigation drip kit from Harbor Freight (ITEM 46095)
Pump from a desktop fountain
2 buckets
Pie pan
Cardboard box
Garbage bag

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3 comments
Nov 1, 2009. 5:51 AMcowscankill says:
I don't think the blood is dark enough, but good job on the prop! Of course, people can change it to their taste... you could make it drip from the mouth and have a scary faced pumpkin.
Oct 31, 2009. 12:51 PMChrysN says:
Aww  poor pumpkin, he looks so sad.
Oct 31, 2009. 1:26 PMJakeTobak says:
It really is VERY sad looking. Kinda makes me sad T_T

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