Steps
STEP 1
Print out a design template. Attach the template to the pumpkin using tape.
Materials
Painter's Tape, Design Template
![Attaching template to pumpkin](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/739d2f5a1cd0431fa0027ffd3afab47e.png)
STEP 2
Use a thumbtack to imprint the design onto the pumpkin by poking holes along the lines of the design.
Materials
Thumbtack
![Imprinting the design into the pumpkin](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/f32f6181c8ed4bea9802a3333233f180.png)
STEP 3
Connect all of the poked holes together using a marker.
Materials
Marker
![Connecting dots together](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/e9ba0f4f47a746548338036974514257.png)
STEP 4
Use a Ball Engraving Burr to carve the design into the pumpkin.
Tools
Rotary Tool
![Engraving design into the pumpkin](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/3dee276749e0434d9e6f110ebff3dcae.png)
STEP 5
Use a sanding band to smooth and refine the design.
Tools
Rotary Tool
![Smoothing the design](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/78ddc390103d4ef7bcfcf97bc6e0f0af.png)