Steps
STEP 1
Cut out the stem of the pumpkin and scoop out seeds.
Tools
Rotary Tool
![Cutting out the stem of the pumpkin](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/5615cab3824e48a9b1a2e41cabc7d4aa.png)
STEP 2
Attach the template to the pumpkin and use the Rotary Tool to transfer the design onto the pumpkin.
Tools
Rotary Tool
![Tracing design on pumpkin](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/01dfb96063dc479b9895634315ae07dc.png)
STEP 3
Trace over the engraved template with a marker.
![tracing template with a marker](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/a0ae3add1c8e4be2a7151c0c948ac34f.png)
STEP 4
The design can but cutout or engraved. To cutout, use the mini saw, then poke a few additional holes out using the ball engraving burr.
![Cutting out cat design](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/7e275ab7777440a09c6853e71739eac7.png)
STEP 5
To carve the design, use the sanding band to remove the material within the traced lines. Use the engraving burr to carve a name for the cat into the pumpkin if desired.
Tools
Rotary Tool
![carving the pumpkin](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/ff65e64c11384c06b50ae9262548fc8f.png)