Instructables: exploring - living - halloween - jack http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 01:16:54 PDT BLOX v1.01 Zero Candy Bag for your Jack Skellington Trick-or-Treater http://www.instructables.com/id/Zero-Candy-Bag-for-your-Jack-Skellington-Trick-or-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/R6OH/H8RVM5KK/F9FR6OHH8RVM5KK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/R6OH/H8RVM5KK/F9FR6OHH8RVM5KK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/R6OH/H8RVM5KK/F9FR6OHH8RVM5KK.SMALL.jpg JMM1967 Our five year-old daughter wanted to be Jack Skellington for Halloween. I made the costume, and was planning on making a paper maché head, but then we happened upon a great pre-made head. My daughter then said she wanted a Zero dog to go with her costume. Well, since she needed a way to collect cand...
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Sun, 4 Nov 2012 00:52:48 PDT
GLaDOS and Companion Cube Pumpkin (Portal) http://www.instructables.com/id/GLaDOS-and-Companion-Cube-Pumpkin-Portal/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/TI09/H8TTOYPC/F0WTI09H8TTOYPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/TI09/H8TTOYPC/F0WTI09H8TTOYPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/TI09/H8TTOYPC/F0WTI09H8TTOYPC.SMALL.jpg Miss_Kira This was a triumph. Tools used: rotary tool drill bits lino cutter
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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 09:23:35 PDT
How to carve the Silence on a pumpkin (Doctor Who tutorial) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-carve-the-Silence-on-a-pumpkin-Doctor-Who-/
How to carve the Silence on a pumpkin (Doctor Who tutorial) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/6FZX/H8RVC7LZ/FMP6FZXH8RVC7LZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/6FZX/H8RVC7LZ/FMP6FZXH8RVC7LZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/6FZX/H8RVC7LZ/FMP6FZXH8RVC7LZ.SMALL.jpg Miss_Kira In this instructable, I'm going to show you how to carve a pumpkin with the face of the Silence. The Silence are an alien race from Doctor Who. What makes them really interesting is that you simply forget seeing them as soon as you look away from them. This allows them to manipulate human beings w...
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 11:05:52 PDT
Sally - Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin Edition http://www.instructables.com/id/Sally-Nightmare-Before-Christmas-Pumpkin-Edition/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/FONI/H8LVX59M/FWTFONIH8LVX59M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/FONI/H8LVX59M/FWTFONIH8LVX59M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/FONI/H8LVX59M/FWTFONIH8LVX59M.SMALL.jpg Julianne fights Dragons! Sorry for not having a step by step instructable but you can find my instructable on how to make Zero I did not use any "special" tools, just a normal potato peeler(the "spoon" to remove the eyes of potatoes part), knife(cut the top off), spoon(to gut it with) and a handy dandy pen to free hand dra...
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:21:58 PDT
ZERO - Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin Edition. http://www.instructables.com/id/Nightmare-Before-Christmas-Pumpkin-Carving-Zero/
ZERO - Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin Edition. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/T7KQ/H8RVBZ8B/FJWT7KQH8RVBZ8B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/T7KQ/H8RVBZ8B/FJWT7KQH8RVBZ8B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/T7KQ/H8RVBZ8B/FJWT7KQH8RVBZ8B.SMALL.jpg Julianne fights Dragons! Sorry I'm posting this so late in the game but carved pumpkins don't really last that long in the warm Californian weather(it was 90 degrees the other day). This is the first time in... 9 years since I've carved a pumpkin. Man, that's a long time. So I can say that I'm a beginner to pumpkin carvi...
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:56:14 PDT
The Jack-O-Mobile http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Jack-O-Mobile/
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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:22:18 PDT
Perfect Pumpkin Perforating http://www.instructables.com/id/Perfect-Pumpkin-Perforating/
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Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:28:23 PDT
'Holey' Jack-O-Lantern! http://www.instructables.com/id/Holey-Jack-O-Lantern/
'Holey' Jack-O-Lantern! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/QZ5L/H8C5TCFT/FE1QZ5LH8C5TCFT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/QZ5L/H8C5TCFT/FE1QZ5LH8C5TCFT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/QZ5L/H8C5TCFT/FE1QZ5LH8C5TCFT.SMALL.jpg ShawnMorin This is my 3 year old daughter Meaghan with the finished product. :) This is a new twist on an old tradition, this Instructable will show you how to create a 'Holey' Jack-O-Lantern for Halloween. Here is what you need. Tools: 1/2 inch drill bit Drill Bottle brush Parts: Pumpkin Tea Light The P...
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Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:24:28 PDT
How to draw any fruit/vegetable into a jack-o-lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-draw-any-fruitvegetable-into-a-jack-o-lant/
How to draw any fruit/vegetable into a jack-o-lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/YP9W/H82UI44V/FXVYP9WH82UI44V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/YP9W/H82UI44V/FXVYP9WH82UI44V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/YP9W/H82UI44V/FXVYP9WH82UI44V.SMALL.jpg tttoooaaasssttt So you want to draw a Jack-o-lantern? And you want draw some that isn't a pumpkin? Well this is the place for you! ** This tutorial was made in Sketchbook Pro 6 with a Windows machine, but it will work on ANY version of Sketchbook and on ANY available platform. Let's begin with a blank canvas. D...
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Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:07:33 PDT
Put a Pumpkin on It http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-a-Pumpkin-on-It/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/5513/H7UQMZCQ/FOE5513H7UQMZCQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/5513/H7UQMZCQ/FOE5513H7UQMZCQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/5513/H7UQMZCQ/FOE5513H7UQMZCQ.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick Don't want to deal with pumpkins at all this Halloween?  No problem!  You can make an awesome Halloween jack-o-lantern out of almost anything you can find around your house.  Try one of these awesome alternatives to the traditional pumpkin jack-o-lantern.   null null null null null null ...
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Fri, 5 Oct 2012 15:57:19 PDT
Jack-o-lantern Shade Covers http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-o-lantern-Shade-Covers/
Jack-o-lantern Shade Covers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/KY8X/H7430TQM/FZRKY8XH7430TQM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/KY8X/H7430TQM/FZRKY8XH7430TQM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/KY8X/H7430TQM/FZRKY8XH7430TQM.SMALL.jpg Easier Than I Thought I created these paper shade covers for the chandelier above my kitchen table. The chandelier already had existing shades, so these shade covers helped dress them up. They give off a soft orange glow and are a fun and festive way to help celebrate Halloween.  *See this and other tutorials on my blog,...
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Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:18:14 PDT
Exorcist Jack-o Lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/Exorcist-Jack-o-Lantern/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/LW34/GUI4X7PP/FCWLW34GUI4X7PP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/LW34/GUI4X7PP/FCWLW34GUI4X7PP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/LW34/GUI4X7PP/FCWLW34GUI4X7PP.SMALL.jpg pizzidave Linda Blair as Reagan
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Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:38:21 PST
Singing Pumpkins, Hologram Ghost Face & More! http://www.instructables.com/id/Special-Effect-Heavy-Outdoor-Halloween-Decorations/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/96M9/GUK0ZQ86/FBC96M9GUK0ZQ86.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/96M9/GUK0ZQ86/FBC96M9GUK0ZQ86.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/96M9/GUK0ZQ86/FBC96M9GUK0ZQ86.SMALL.jpg davidandora Decorations I created in my building's courtyard for Halloween featuring an original hologram ghost face and singing jack-o-lanterns (grim grinning ghosts from Disney's Haunted Mansion attraction), as well as life size lion statues, hand carved pumpkins, fire torches and more. I live in the Uptown n...
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Thu, 3 Nov 2011 11:44:10 PDT
Jack Skellington Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-Skellington-Pumpkin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/FI8V/GUDUN7JU/FC3FI8VGUDUN7JU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/FI8V/GUDUN7JU/FC3FI8VGUDUN7JU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/FI8V/GUDUN7JU/FC3FI8VGUDUN7JU.SMALL.jpg Kitewife Can you believe I'd never carved a pumpkin before? As a child, in the North of England, we used to carve turnip (swede) lanterns, but this is my first pumpkin. I downloaded an image of Jack Skellington's face, tweaked it in PhotoShop Elements to need less ink, and printed it to a size to match th...
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Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:55:47 PDT
Quick LED Pumpkin Lighting http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-LED-Pumpkin-Lighting/
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Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:51:52 PDT
Papier Mache Jack-o-lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Mache-Jack-o-Lantern/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/31MH/GTXBF6SZ/FAQ31MHGTXBF6SZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/31MH/GTXBF6SZ/FAQ31MHGTXBF6SZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/31MH/GTXBF6SZ/FAQ31MHGTXBF6SZ.SMALL.jpg The Papier Boy This Instructable shows you how to create a jack-o-lantern decoration by reusing old materials. I saw this in a really great book by Dan Reeder years ago.  The jack-o-lantern is created from a newspaper ball that is reinforced with a hardened cloth "skin." The materials you'll need are a stack of ol...
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Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:35:23 PDT
Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Candle Holder http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Jack-O-Lantern-Candle-Holder/
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:13:30 PDT
Miniature Jack-O-Lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Jack-O-Lantern/
Miniature Jack-O-Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/FK77/GSUSMCV7/FD6FK77GSUSMCV7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/FK77/GSUSMCV7/FD6FK77GSUSMCV7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/FK77/GSUSMCV7/FD6FK77GSUSMCV7.SMALL.jpg Twinmum Short on space this Halloween? Here is a tiny Jack-O-Lantern to sit on your desk or your bookshelf or in your miniature Halloween room box. You can even put a light in it for some mini spooky fun. Materials and tools For the Jack-O-Lantern Poly clay - There are a number of different brands ava...
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Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:42:18 PDT
Pumpkin Fog Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Pumpkin-Fog-Machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/3LH0/GKLIX03A/FII3LH0GKLIX03A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/3LH0/GKLIX03A/FII3LH0GKLIX03A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/3LH0/GKLIX03A/FII3LH0GKLIX03A.SMALL.jpg NathanaelScheffler Hello Instructables, this is a pumpkin that I carved two years ago for Halloween.  I had bought a fog machine a few weeks before and I had been researching how to build a chiller to keepp the fog close to the ground.  I put ice inside the pumpkin, but it definitly did not work to keep the fog down. ...
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Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:09:33 PST
Solar Illuminated Jack-O-Lantern Twig Man http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Illuminated-Jack-O-Lantern-Twig-Man/
Solar Illuminated Jack-O-Lantern Twig Man - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/1TAE/GFRWRE0B/F4F1TAEGFRWRE0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/1TAE/GFRWRE0B/F4F1TAEGFRWRE0B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/1TAE/GFRWRE0B/F4F1TAEGFRWRE0B.SMALL.jpg J3443RY This easy to create fall decoration will bring a smile to all those who see its whimsical appearance. Made from naturally gathered materials, things you probably have on hand and an inexpensive solar light this low cost decoration will be easy on the budget and use absolutely no electricity! Gathe...
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Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:09:32 PST
Build the Borg Jack O' Lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-the-Borg-Jack-O-Lantern/
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Wed, 3 Nov 2010 10:14:07 PDT
Lord of the Rings Inspired Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/Lord-of-the-Rings-Inspired-Pumpkin/
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Tue, 2 Nov 2010 17:08:47 PDT
How To Make a Weighted Companion Cube Jack-O-Lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-Weighted-Companion-Cube-Jack-O-Lante/
How To Make a Weighted Companion Cube Jack-O-Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/BGB3/GFRWQPCY/FJ6BGB3GFRWQPCY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/BGB3/GFRWQPCY/FJ6BGB3GFRWQPCY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/BGB3/GFRWQPCY/FJ6BGB3GFRWQPCY.SMALL.jpg tecnocubeguy If you're anything like me (*cough* TOTAL NERD ALL YEAR 'ROUND *cough*), than you may have seen the Weighted Companion Cube  Jack-O-Lantern floating around the Internet. Well, I made one, and now YOU CAN TOO! That'll attract fellow nerds to your house! What You'll Need A Pumpkin This Template I...
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Sat, 30 Oct 2010 20:23:54 PDT
NetherWorld Glowing Tombstones http://www.instructables.com/id/NeitherWorld-Glowing-Tombstones/
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Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:11:57 PDT
box 'o lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/box-o-lantern/
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Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:45:35 PDT
Building a Jail cell for a Haunted House http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Jail-cell-for-a-Haunted-House/
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Sat, 9 Oct 2010 20:45:59 PDT
Glowing Lightbulb Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-Lightbulb-Jack-o-Lantern-Pumpkin/
Glowing Lightbulb Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/AYXB/GF06SY4S/F6CAYXBGF06SY4S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/AYXB/GF06SY4S/F6CAYXBGF06SY4S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/AYXB/GF06SY4S/F6CAYXBGF06SY4S.SMALL.jpg ashaloo This is by far one of the neatest Jack-o-Lanterns I've ever made. My husband surprised me with a pumpkin, so I decided I wanted to make something different than my usual carving.I used things I had lying around in my much-too-extensive craft supply collection. The sockets for the bulbs were left ove...
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Fri, 8 Oct 2010 04:27:18 PDT
Pumpkin Love-O-Lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/Pumpkin-Love-O-Lantern/
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Sun, 3 Oct 2010 22:13:23 PDT
Building Ghouls and Demons for Halloween http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Ghouls-and-Demons-for-Halloween/
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Sat, 2 Oct 2010 19:50:35 PDT
slopumpkins 2009 http://www.instructables.com/id/slopumpkins-2009/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/N77E/G1M25V1B/FTTN77EG1M25V1B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/N77E/G1M25V1B/FTTN77EG1M25V1B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/N77E/G1M25V1B/FTTN77EG1M25V1B.SMALL.jpg xplodvelt74 My Pumpkin carvings made by my own patterns and by some patterns which I found on zombiepumpkins.com and pumpkinglow.com
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Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:44:06 PST
The Instant Mini Jack-o-lantern Army (made of citrus!) http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Instant-Mini-Jack-o-lantern-Army-made-of-citr/
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Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:53:17 PST
The Bleeding Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Bleeding-Pumpkin/
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Sun, 1 Nov 2009 02:19:33 PST
Anton Chigurh Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/Anton-Chigurh-Pumpkin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/FWS5/G1BBDJJT/F6PFWS5G1BBDJJT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/FWS5/G1BBDJJT/F6PFWS5G1BBDJJT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/FWS5/G1BBDJJT/F6PFWS5G1BBDJJT.SMALL.jpg hollenback.c  Here is one of two Jack-O-Lanterns I made for Halloween. The Other is of a sparrow, and I will upload it to my pictures.If you don't know Anton Chigurh, he is the 'bad guy' in the book/movie "No Country for Old Men". If you haven't read/seen it, go get the book/movie, and read/watch it, It is AMAZI...
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Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:06:11 PDT
Jack O' Lantern ice sculpture http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-O-Lantern-ice-sculpture/
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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:31:20 PDT
Pumpkins (2006-2010) http://www.instructables.com/id/Pumpkins-Ive-Made/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/IENH/G0ZWD94U/FEGIENHG0ZWD94U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/IENH/G0ZWD94U/FEGIENHG0ZWD94U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/IENH/G0ZWD94U/FEGIENHG0ZWD94U.SMALL.jpg LegoBrickMaster7 In order: Jack Skellington inspired, Tron, Darth Vader, Jack Skellington, Offspring logo, Nerf logo, Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin Hill, Jack Sparrow, Cheshire Cat, Fallout 3 Vault Boy. (2006-2010) Feel free to ask any questions.
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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:32:25 PDT
Pumpcans (Pop Can Jack-O-Lanterns) http://www.instructables.com/id/Pumpcans-Pop-Can-Jack-O-Lanterns/
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Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:49:58 PDT
jeff-o's 2008 pumpkins http://www.instructables.com/id/jeff-os-2008-pumpkins/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/IDDO/FMZADB4Y/FHAIDDOFMZADB4Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/IDDO/FMZADB4Y/FHAIDDOFMZADB4Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/IDDO/FMZADB4Y/FHAIDDOFMZADB4Y.SMALL.jpg jeff-o Here are pictures of the pumpkins I carved this year. All of the patterns are from www.zombiepumpkins.com, and they were carved using my Pumpkin Carving Saws. In order, the patterns are:E.T.Freaky TikiZeroJolly RogerCount von CountAnimalScooby DooCheshire CatMad HatterAll of the pumpkins were lit ...
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Mon, 3 Nov 2008 11:47:28 PST
Precision Pumpkin Carving http://www.instructables.com/id/Precision-Pumpkin-Carving/
Precision Pumpkin Carving - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FHR/KDZ4/FMZA9M9F/FHRKDZ4FMZA9M9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHR/KDZ4/FMZA9M9F/FHRKDZ4FMZA9M9F.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHR/KDZ4/FMZA9M9F/FHRKDZ4FMZA9M9F.SMALL.jpg jeff-o Every year I carve at least a half dozen pumpkins. My wife usually does a few as well. Recently, we've been getting other friends and family on board, teaching them how to carve their own fantastic-looking pumpkins, using stencils and basic tools. Now, it's time for YOU to learn, too! Tools and M...
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Sun, 2 Nov 2008 06:34:44 PST
Frankenbert http://www.instructables.com/id/Frankenbert/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/RXUF/FMZAIHTW/FC3RXUFFMZAIHTW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/RXUF/FMZAIHTW/FC3RXUFFMZAIHTW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/RXUF/FMZAIHTW/FC3RXUFFMZAIHTW.SMALL.jpg acidaleh Homegrown Bert Jack-O-Lantern! I used an original design to create my Frankenstein-ish Bert from Sesame Street. Bert loves pigeons, but I think they are kind of scary, so it made perfect sense to include a pigeon. My green pumpkin was transformed into a Franken-Bert Pumpkin by e-xacto knives and gou...
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Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:39:51 PDT
DIY 2-Line RJ11 Triplex Phone Jack http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-2-Line-RJ11-Triplex-Phone-Jack/
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Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:44:29 PDT
Appl-O-Lantern - Try it! http://www.instructables.com/id/Appl-O-Lantern-Try-it/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/8ERU/FMMCZGNC/F538ERUFMMCZGNC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/8ERU/FMMCZGNC/F538ERUFMMCZGNC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/8ERU/FMMCZGNC/F538ERUFMMCZGNC.SMALL.jpg lukethebook333 I got the idea from the following Instructable:Appl-O-LanternIt is a great "Instructable" and takes about 5 minutes to do! I hope you all take a look at it! I used a xacto knife and a metal tube that was sharpened at the end to carve out the center once the top was dislodged.Rate, Comment, and Enjoy...
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Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:19:50 PDT
Why So Serious?!?!? Joker Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/Why-So-Serious-Joker-Pumpkin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/8DLV/FMMD1FU5/FLW8DLVFMMD1FU5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/8DLV/FMMD1FU5/FLW8DLVFMMD1FU5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/8DLV/FMMD1FU5/FLW8DLVFMMD1FU5.SMALL.jpg DainiusGB An awesome little pumpkin i carved! The gore is simply red paint mixed with pumpkin guts. This takes only five minutes and comes out epic!
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Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:11:47 PDT
Appl-O-Lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/Appl-O-Lantern/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/X11J/FMMCVRWX/FBMX11JFMMCVRWX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/X11J/FMMCVRWX/FBMX11JFMMCVRWX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/X11J/FMMCVRWX/FBMX11JFMMCVRWX.SMALL.jpg Arbitror Here's a little change to the original jack-o-lantern! Just in time for Halloween! Here are the steps on how it's made: 1. Find an apple.2. Cut out the core leaving a hole at the bottom and top with enough room for a tee light candle.3. Cut the core in half.4. Carve out the face.5. Eat the shrapnel*...
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Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:53:34 PDT
The Boy Scouts of America Pumpkin! http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Boy-Scouts-of-America-Pumpkin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/ROI5/FMMCYWD2/FCDROI5FMMCYWD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/ROI5/FMMCYWD2/FCDROI5FMMCYWD2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/ROI5/FMMCYWD2/FCDROI5FMMCYWD2.SMALL.jpg lukethebook333 I was inspired by the BSA to carve this pumpkin. I thought it would be a challenging logo to complete and have a neat outcome. For the eagle I used a knife, thin scrubber (to get all of the gunk out once carved in the small areas), and a few other tools. For the fleur de lise surrounding the eagle I...
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Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:22:27 PDT
My Skeleton costume http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Skeleton-costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/HCUQ/FMMCYP2J/FJ4HCUQFMMCYP2J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/HCUQ/FMMCYP2J/FJ4HCUQFMMCYP2J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/HCUQ/FMMCYP2J/FJ4HCUQFMMCYP2J.SMALL.jpg Papai This is the skeleton costume I made a few years back. The make-up is just white moisturiser,eyeliner and lipstick. The costume is made from a black turtleneck, black tracksuits and a black cloth.
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Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:56:11 PDT
Milk Jug Jack-o-Lanterns http://www.instructables.com/id/Milk-Jug-Jack-o-Lanterns/
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Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:57:02 PDT
Pumpkin Carving Saws http://www.instructables.com/id/Pumpkin-Carving-Saws/
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Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:53:27 PDT
Phot-o-lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/Phot-o-lantern/
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Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:27:30 PDT
Jack In The Box head http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-In-The-Box-head/
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Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:01:21 PST
7ft Jack-in-the-Box Static Prop http://www.instructables.com/id/7ft-Jack-in-the-Box-Static-Prop/
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Sun, 4 Nov 2007 20:01:55 PST