Carving Pumpkins

This video shows how to take the closed pumpkin form and turn it into a jack-o-lantern. I share two different versions of Jacks that I make; however, your own creativity is the limit. I hope you enjoy the video.
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With much gratitude,
Ronda

[@AudreyLynnStudios]

Hi, Ronda! Thanks for sharing your pumpkin creations. They are adorable. I would love to try them for the fall. BTW...LOVE Billy Joel!

[@bynonstudiosart]

He's my muse! I listen to him all the time. I was fortunate enough to go see him a couple of years ago. He's amazing. I hope I'm able to still create at that level when I'm his age.

[@Miraclecultart]

How does one create a damp box. I plan to do this for my smaller work. I usually just wrap in a trash bag for a few days to a week before letting my work dry uncovered.

[@bynonstudiosart]

What I use is not a traditional damp box (I'm a little scared of mixing plaster). My box has some contractor's insulation board with holes drilled in it and a damp sham-wow towel (I saw another potter using one, and asked). It doesn't keep the clay damp as long as a traditional box, but it works for my purposes. I can usually keep a piece workable inside it for two weeks.

[@Miraclecultart]

@@bynonstudiosartokay I will give this version of a damp box a try. Thank you.

[@bynonstudiosart]

It's also much lighter.