Carving werewolf pumpkins might just become a tradition... This time I used the werewolf pattern found here: [link] by .
I printed it, then cut out the dark parts with a razor. I taped the pattern to the already gutted pumpkin, used a wet cloth to make the pattern conform better to the uneven surface, and when dry went over it all with cheap acrylic paint to make the lines show up.
Since I have such an amazing camera (yeah, right!) the photo is a bit blurry.
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Your carving looks good. One suggestion that I would make is to create your own patterns. You can do this by finding a high-contrast photo or image that you like and then posterizing it (2 or 3 colors is best to start) in photoshop, paintshop pro or another image editor that supports posterization. Adjusting the contrast/brightness ration can work in place of posterization but takes more work. Hope that helps.
By the way, I appreciate the comments on my own werewolf carving. I'm glad you liked it. -- Rev
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I am the jack o' lantern king. I imbue each pumpkin I touch with soul and purpose..., to go forth and infect the masses with the spirit of Halloween. Long live the King!
Also, if you really enjoy pumpkin carving, check out the forums at [link]. Lots of great advice over there.
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I am the jack o' lantern king. I imbue each pumpkin I touch with soul and purpose..., to go forth and infect the masses with the spirit of Halloween. Long live the King!
Lazywolf- I'm not sure how much time I have to draw something for you for 2009. I moved, so I'm a little behind on my own Halloween-- I'm working on paper mache filled candy "bombs" and a cannon to shoot candy at kids right now... If I have a few moments of free time, I'll make an attempt to draw something for you. Another werewolf, you say? HmMmmMm... I'll see if I can think of a good pose.
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Your carving looks good. One suggestion that I would make is to create your own patterns. You can do this by finding a high-contrast photo or image that you like and then posterizing it (2 or 3 colors is best to start) in photoshop, paintshop pro or another image editor that supports posterization. Adjusting the contrast/brightness ration can work in place of posterization but takes more work. Hope that helps.
By the way, I appreciate the comments on my own werewolf carving. I'm glad you liked it. -- Rev
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I am the jack o' lantern king. I imbue each pumpkin I touch with soul and purpose..., to go forth and infect the masses with the spirit of Halloween. Long live the King!
I like your idea; I'll have to try that technique next year...
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I am the jack o' lantern king. I imbue each pumpkin I touch with soul and purpose..., to go forth and infect the masses with the spirit of Halloween. Long live the King!
I uploaded the pattern.
[link]
P.S. Good idea about the candy cannon!