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Drill small holes here and there in the plywood skeleton, and bend a bit of wire hangar into a hole. Curve the other end up into a smooth 4-inch curve, which will serve as a "hook" upon which you can impale your dino-parts. Cut notches in your pumpkin parts to help them to exploit gravity, resting against the plywood or against each other. Then wire them in as needed. This easy and fun activity is perfect for kids of all ages. Gather up the kids and get started with this awesome DIY project! Now while I could come up with my own dinosaur pumpkin design I decided to see what the top guys were carving and share them here. Easy Dinosaur Pumpkin Carving Patterns The "belly" pumpkin received intersecting 1/2" slots, allowing it to slide down onto the plywood frame. Slots were short at first, gradually lengthened them with a paring knife until the entire pumpkin settled into place.
Fast fun fact: The Spinosaurus was about 49 feet tall (comparable to a 5 story building), and weighed between 7-20 tons, or about the equivalent of 3 male elephants. Spinosaurus is one of the biggest dinosaurs known to scientists today. It is even bigger than the T. Rex. Source: https://www.newdinosaurs.com/spinosaurus/ Pumpkin carving templates: These can also be used to create complex designs on your pumpkin. Simply print out the template and tape it to the pumpkin. Then use a sharp knife to cut along the outlines. With these tips in mind, you’ll be ready to create some amazing pumpkin carvings of your own! What Pumpkin Carving Tools Do You Need to Carve Pumpkins
Pumpkin Carving Tips
Arrange your pumpkins on the table, along with your carving tools, candles, and patterns. Make sure everything is within reach of everyone who will be participating.
Choose a flat surface on which to set up your pumpkin carving table. A kitchen counter or dining room table works well. Cover the surface with newspaper or a drop cloth to protect it.
How to Use Stencils for Pumpkin Carving
Apples are also a food we often associate with Halloween, and like the pumpkin, this could partially stem from the seasonality of the fruit, which peaks at this time of year. But the significance of apples is also deep-rooted in mythology and folklore. Celtic and Pagan tradition placed apples as powerful sources for divination and prophecy, and when the Roman’s came to Britain, they brought their own prophetic associations with the humble fruit.