DIY Pumpkin Carving With A Drill

Transform your jack-o'-lantern with a power drill for perfectly precise, modern patterns.

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This unique carving method uses a drill to create clean, circular holes in your pumpkin. By marking your design with tape and a skewer, you can drill straight through to form intricate patterns. A small knife helps tidy up any rough edges for a polished finish.

Directions

Design your pattern and apply painters tape to the pumpkin surface to guide you. Use a dry erase marker to sketch your design on the tape, then poke through each mark with a skewer to create starter holes that the drill bit can easily follow.

Select different sized drill bits and drill straight into the pumpkin at the starter holes. For best results, have one person steady the pumpkin while another operates the drill.

Clear away debris and scoop out the pumpkin insides if you haven't already. Use a small knife to trim any holes that didn't come out cleanly.