“Jacob’s Lantern”
Nice Halloween stunt from maker Matt Coates, aka mattjackets. Illuminated from within by the classic traveling arc, Matt’s Jack-o’-lantern this year is carved with a high-voltage hazard symbol instead of a face.
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Porch Light Jack-o’-lantern
I was late off the block for Halloween this year, and only decided yesterday that I wanted to pass out candy. I wanted a clear signal for trick-or-treaters that my house was open for business, and I didn’t want to spend any money. This is my last-minute solution.
Using a Wire Saw to Carve Pumpkins
Great pro tip for meticulous pumpkin-crafters who just can’t get the level of detail they need with knives. Courtesy of Instructables user Brna.
Laser-etched Pumpkin
It can be done! But rather less satisfying than the traditional method, at least according to intrepid experimenter Jack Chalkley. I would think a fresh pumpkin would smell pretty good under a laser, but Jack says no.
Pumpkin Carving with Kids
By Jessica Wilson If I remember one thing from pumpkin carving as a child, it is the tears and the agony of an imperfect pumpkin. Oh, the agony! I’ve been pumpkin carving with kids for seven years now, and so far, so good. No tears involved! Here’s a nifty way to carve away … and […]
Reductionist Jack-'o-lantern
An engineer’s solution to the Jack-‘o-lantern problem if ever I saw one. [via There, I Fixed It]
Pac-Man pumpkins
Reader Dave Adams submitted this cool Pac Man pumpkin display, complete with ghosts, dots, and fruit. Shown immediately above under regular and UV light. [Thanks, David!]
