Halloween Pumpkins '04 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Mister Coaster · 10-23-2004, 10:34 AM

So one of the things I enjoy (and this year I actually have time to do it) is carve jack-o-lanterns. I use the Pumpkin Master's kit tools, but I draw my own designs. I realized that I'd never be able to carve all the designs I have planned in one day, so I started early. I realize this pumpkin will probably not last until Halloween night, but I couldn't wait. Here is a pic of my first one of the season, the shower scene from Psycho!

I promise this is a REAL picture of an actual carved pumpkin, not a Photosop creation. I did use PS to play with the contrast and color, but the carving is real. I'll post more as I carve them.

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thriolith · 10-23-2004, 12:31 PM

That's a pretty sweet looking jack-o-lantern. I wish I had enough creativity to design my own instead of downloading templates, lol.

gump · 10-23-2004, 12:47 PM

that is amazing. the detail of that is just awesome. good job... cant wait to see more

StickODynomite · 10-23-2004, 01:22 PM

You did a great job there, Coaster. Keep posting up your creations, I'd like to see more

GoldenOuroboros · 10-23-2004, 03:58 PM

Wow, that's insane O_O

Great Job

mosha · 10-23-2004, 07:59 PM

that is some true talent. you must plan these for 11 months.

Nancy · 10-24-2004, 04:09 AM

WICKED!

How long have been doing this? Oh and what's a jack-o-lanterns?

Super_Mole · 10-24-2004, 05:35 PM

Awesome carving, I'm really impressed

! I also like to (attempt) to make my own pumpkin designs every year. Here's a pattern I made last year if anyone would like to use it. Sorry it's so small, you just have to increase the size and print it! Oh yeah and if you can guess where I got the idea from you get a prize (well not really, but you can just imagine it). Just make sure you only cut out the white parts inside the big black circle (sorry if I insulted your intelligence

). Enjoy!

MrFlux · 10-24-2004, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Super_Mole

Awesome carving, I'm really impressed

! I also like to (attempt) to make my own pumpkin designs every year. Here's a pattern I made last year if anyone would like to use it. Sorry it's so small, you just have to increase the size and print it! Oh yeah and if you can guess where I got the idea from you get a prize (well not really, but you can just imagine it). Just make sure you only cut out the white parts inside the big black circle (sorry if I insulted your intelligence

). Enjoy!

It's Diablo!

Super_Mole · 10-24-2004, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFlux

It's Diablo!

You're extremely close

! Think of another Blizzard game and you'll get it! Damn, that was fast.

Mister Coaster · 10-31-2004, 08:36 AM

As promised... here is another. "Mother's House" also from Psycho. I should have taken the pic sooner, some of the tetails were already drying out and fell apart.

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Mister Coaster · 11-01-2004, 05:01 PM

And the rest...

Another Alfred Hitchcock theme, Vertigo...
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They're heeeeere....
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My Precious...
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Liver, fava beans and a nice Chianti...
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I had more designs, but that's all that I actually carved.

inharmony · 11-01-2004, 08:15 PM

Amazing job on the pumpkins

like them alot!

thriolith · 11-01-2004, 09:10 PM

The Bate's Motel is my fave.

FngKestrel · 11-01-2004, 11:23 PM

Holy Schnikies! Those are some insane carving skills! I think the last time I tried carving a pumpkin I successfully carved a bucket.

Fremen · 11-02-2004, 12:58 AM

Carol Anne's my favorite.

"Honey, walk into the light."

Great job, Mister Coaster.

onodrim · 11-02-2004, 01:23 AM

Wow, those are awesome!

I don't think I ever managed to carve more than the traditional smiley face into my pumpkins. :P

zenmaster10665 · 11-02-2004, 01:30 AM

wow. amazing! I wish i had that kind of talent

Dizzet · 11-02-2004, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Super_Mole

You're extremely close

! Think of another Blizzard game and you'll get it! Damn, that was fast.

Its The lich from Warcraft 3 my favorit blizzard charater ever

blitz.fenix · 11-02-2004, 06:45 AM

what problems did you encounter? When I was carving my pumpkins it started to cave in a bit, made it pretty difficult.

Mister Coaster · 11-03-2004, 05:43 PM

blitz.fenix: What kind of design were you doing? When I'm drawing out the designs I always have to remember that the dark shapes themselves must be anchored in some way. If you don't design enough inherent stability, you'll end up with a mess. The "Vertigo" one was very difficult to carve because the only anchors that the design had were the figure's right hand and left foot.

I will clean out the pumpkins, then immediately carve them. Also, I keep a water spray bottle handy and spray them down occasionally, especially after carving. That will help keep them from drying out.

Coppertop · 11-05-2004, 09:55 PM

Holy fuck, I've never seen such sweet jack o' lanterns. Awesome job!

KinkyKiwi · 11-10-2004, 03:04 PM

ahh shoulda taken a picture of mine..i went all out merlin..truly amazing pumpkins..lol mine couldnt compete

Maassen · 11-10-2004, 09:48 PM

Undead hero of Warcraft 3.. the lich.

Damnfinn · 11-27-2004, 06:53 PM

Try coating all the cut surfaces of the pumpkin with vasoline, lightly.
I found that the pumpkin would last longer.

cellophanedeity · 09-26-2005, 12:26 PM

I just thought I'd bump this. I was curious about the actual carvings, and this deserves some attention

I'm quite impressed!

10-23-2004, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	Halloween Pumpkins '04 So one of the things I enjoy (and this year I actually have time to do it) is carve jack-o-lanterns. I use the Pumpkin Master's kit tools, but I draw my own designs. I realized that I'd never be able to carve all the designs I have planned in one day, so I started early. I realize this pumpkin will probably not last until Halloween night, but I couldn't wait. Here is a pic of my first one of the season, the shower scene from Psycho! I promise this is a REAL picture of an actual carved pumpkin, not a Photosop creation. I did use PS to play with the contrast and color, but the carving is real. I'll post more as I carve them. <IMG SRC="http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421556700/6.jpg" BORDER=0> </A> __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

10-23-2004, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
thriolith Insane Location: Toronto	That's a pretty sweet looking jack-o-lantern. I wish I had enough creativity to design my own instead of downloading templates, lol. __________________ - Thriolith

10-23-2004, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
StickODynomite Insane Location: Arizona :\|	You did a great job there, Coaster. Keep posting up your creations, I'd like to see more __________________ "The human mind is like a parachute, it works best when open."

10-23-2004, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
GoldenOuroboros The Cheshire Grin... Location: An Aussie Outback	Wow, that's insane O_O Great Job __________________ Can you see me grin grin grrriiiiinnnning?!

10-24-2004, 04:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	WICKED! How long have been doing this? Oh and what's a jack-o-lanterns? __________________ I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

10-23-2004, 12:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
gump Addict Location: TN	that is amazing. the detail of that is just awesome. good job... cant wait to see more

10-23-2004, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
mosha Crazy Location: Htown, NJ	that is some true talent. you must plan these for 11 months.

10-24-2004, 05:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Super_Mole Upright Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Go Steelers!)	Awesome carving, I'm really impressed ! I also like to (attempt) to make my own pumpkin designs every year. Here's a pattern I made last year if anyone would like to use it. Sorry it's so small, you just have to increase the size and print it! Oh yeah and if you can guess where I got the idea from you get a prize (well not really, but you can just imagine it). Just make sure you only cut out the white parts inside the big black circle (sorry if I insulted your intelligence ). Enjoy!

10-31-2004, 08:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	As promised... here is another. "Mother's House" also from Psycho. I should have taken the pic sooner, some of the tetails were already drying out and fell apart. <IMG SRC="http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421556700/7.jpg" BORDER=0> </A> __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

11-01-2004, 05:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	And the rest... Another Alfred Hitchcock theme, Vertigo... <IMG SRC="http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421556700/11.jpg" BORDER=0> They're heeeeere.... <IMG SRC="http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421556700/10.jpg" BORDER=0> My Precious... <IMG SRC="http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421556700/9.jpg" BORDER=0> Liver, fava beans and a nice Chianti... <IMG SRC="http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421556700/8.jpg" BORDER=0> I had more designs, but that's all that I actually carved. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

11-01-2004, 08:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
inharmony Psycho Location: happy place	Amazing job on the pumpkins like them alot! __________________ "You can't shake hands with a clenched fist." Ghandi "Things do not change: We change" Henry David Thoreau

11-01-2004, 09:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
thriolith Insane Location: Toronto	The Bate's Motel is my fave. __________________ - Thriolith

11-01-2004, 11:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
FngKestrel Junkie	Holy Schnikies! Those are some insane carving skills! I think the last time I tried carving a pumpkin I successfully carved a bucket.

11-02-2004, 12:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	Carol Anne's my favorite. "Honey, walk into the light." Great job, Mister Coaster. __________________ Google

11-02-2004, 01:23 AM	#17 (permalink)
onodrim Cosmically Curious Location: Chicago, IL	Wow, those are awesome! I don't think I ever managed to carve more than the traditional smiley face into my pumpkins. :P __________________ "The world is so exquisite with so much love and moral depth, that there is no reason to deceive ourselves with pretty stories for which there’s little good evidence. Far better it seems to me, in our vulnerability, is to look death in the eye and to be grateful every day for the brief but magnificent opportunity that life provides" -Carl Sagan

11-02-2004, 01:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
zenmaster10665 Bokonist Location: Location, Location, Location...	wow. amazing! I wish i had that kind of talent __________________ "Beware of the man who works hard to learn something, learns it, and finds himself no wiser than before. He is full of murderous resentment of people who are ignorant without having come by their ignorance the hard way." -Kurt Vonnegut

11-02-2004, 06:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
blitz.fenix Insane Location: Toronto	what problems did you encounter? When I was carving my pumpkins it started to cave in a bit, made it pretty difficult.

11-03-2004, 05:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	blitz.fenix: What kind of design were you doing? When I'm drawing out the designs I always have to remember that the dark shapes themselves must be anchored in some way. If you don't design enough inherent stability, you'll end up with a mess. The "Vertigo" one was very difficult to carve because the only anchors that the design had were the figure's right hand and left foot. I will clean out the pumpkins, then immediately carve them. Also, I keep a water spray bottle handy and spray them down occasionally, especially after carving. That will help keep them from drying out. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

11-05-2004, 09:55 PM	#22 (permalink)
Coppertop Getting Medieval on your ass Location: 13th century Europe	Holy fuck, I've never seen such sweet jack o' lanterns. Awesome job!

11-10-2004, 03:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
KinkyKiwi "Without the fuzz" Location: ..too close for comfort..	ahh shoulda taken a picture of mine..i went all out merlin..truly amazing pumpkins..lol mine couldnt compete __________________ Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps. Play with each other. Play with yourselves. Just don't play with the squirrels, they bite.

11-10-2004, 09:48 PM	#24 (permalink)
Maassen Upright	Undead hero of Warcraft 3.. the lich.

11-27-2004, 06:53 PM	#25 (permalink)
Damnfinn Crazy Location: WI,U.S.A.	Try coating all the cut surfaces of the pumpkin with vasoline, lightly. I found that the pumpkin would last longer. __________________ I was told to get a life, but all the good ones were taken.

09-26-2005, 12:26 PM	#26 (permalink)
cellophanedeity Heliotrope Location: A warm room	I just thought I'd bump this. I was curious about the actual carvings, and this deserves some attention I'm quite impressed!