In ancient times, pumpkin was used not only to satisfy hunger, but also to create household utensils.
Until now, enthusiasts eat food from dishes made from this homemade vegetable. A variety of crafts are made from pumpkin for home, garden or on holidays.
For example, on Halloween.
A pumpkin head with an ominous smile is widely known. Today's master class is dedicated to making do-it-yourself pumpkin baskets.
DIY Pumpkin Basket "Breath of Nature"
For the manufacture of such crafts requires a vegetable with a thick peel. Autumn and winter pumpkin varieties possess it, which can be stored much longer than their summer relatives.
Materials and tools: pumpkin, tree branches, moss, thread, knife, awl, felt-tip pen, large spoon, newspaper, decorative ribbon and flowers.
Stage 1
A suitable sized vegetable is taken. It should be of medium size, uniform thickness and color. Damage and incomprehensible origin of stains and stains is unacceptable. Pumpkin is washed and wiped with a towel until dry.
Stage 2
A template is cut out of the newspaper, according to which a pen will be cut. It can be of any desired shape.
Stage 3
A paper template is applied to the fetus. With the help of an awl, it pierces along the contour from 1 cm intervals.
Stage 4
The knife makes the first cut in the peel. The handle is cut out.
Stage 5
The excess peel is removed. Pumpkin pulp with seeds is extracted with a large spoon.
Stage 6
A newspaper is laid in the vegetable blank. The bottom is lined with a thick layer, and then - the sides. This is necessary to dry the vegetable and prevent its rot.
Stage 7
After a few hours, the newspaper will soak in pumpkin juice and dry. Paper can be removed.
Stage 8
The wide neck of a pumpkin basket is decorated with thin branches of trees. They are interconnected with threads in tone.
Stage 9
An elegant basket is decorated with a bow from a decorative ribbon and flowers. Inside the pumpkin, you can lay the moss, which is pre-dried in the oven at a temperature of 60 degrees for 40 minutes.
If desired, the handle for the basket can be made only of twigs. Or combine them together.
A properly dried pumpkin basket will decorate the house for years.
DIY Pumpkin Basket "Autumn Kiss"
Such a miracle hand made is fascinating. Fresh flowers - peonies and ripe juicy pumpkin color create a poetic mood. You can make a bouquet of foamiran. And it will look as if just cut.
Materials and tools: pumpkin, paper, newspaper, scissors, pencil, awl, narrow knife, duct tape, flowers for decoration.
Stage 1
A stencil is drawn on paper for the handle of the basket, as in the photo.
Stage 2
A medium-sized pumpkin with a thick peel is taken. It is better to choose an autumn-grade vegetable. Pumpkin is washed and wiped dry.
Stage 3
At this point, a drawn stencil is cut out of paper. It is applied to the pumpkin at the desired location of the pen and glued with adhesive tape.
Stage 4
An awl pierces the skin along the edge of the stencil. The distance between the punctures should be no more than 1 cm.
Stage 5
With a knife on a pumpkin, a handle is cut out for the basket with your own hands. Pulp is extracted from the vegetable.
Stage 6
The neck of a pumpkin basket with your own hands can also be cut out in a beautiful shape.
Stage 7
The basket is covered with a thick layer of newspaper and paper. After pumpkin juice soaks the newspaper, it is removed. By this time, the pumpkin is already dry. You can put a small pot of fresh flowers in it.
It is not recommended to fill the pumpkin with water and put flowers in it. Such a living basket will quickly begin to rot, an unpleasant odor will appear.
If desired, dried pumpkin basket can be varnished. It will make her eternal. The figure below shows an example of such a product.
DIY pumpkin fruit basket
This craft is similar to the above manufacturing techniques. It is simple: no newspapers and stencils are needed. Enough to stock up on a large vegetable. Use a knife to cut out the handle and sharpen the edges of the basket. The pulp needs to be removed.
The craft is decorated with autumn flowers, fruits and vegetables.
In Scandinavian countries, it is customary to decorate pumpkin crafts with national ornaments. This is a great idea! The drawing is applied with special knives for carving.
DIY carved pumpkin basket
Such a basket will be the highlight of the evening and holiday. It is enough to put a candle in it - it will be transformed, will sparkle with new colors and shades.
Materials and tools: pumpkin, screwdriver and thin drill, chisel for cutting linoleum, paper tape (masking tape), awl, spoon, paper stencil, knife, candle.
Stage 1
Pumpkin is washed and wiped dry.
Stage 2
A round hole is cut with a knife on the top of the head. Through it, the pulp and seeds are removed from the vegetable. In some places, you can leave a small layer of pulp. This will give the pumpkin a pleasant shade when a burning candle is placed inside.
Stage 3
The paper stencil is glued to the pumpkin using masking tape.
Stage 4
An awl (you can use a nail) pierces the peel of the vegetable along the lines of the picture. The peel pierces quite shallow and often.
Stage 5
The stencil is removed. The difficult creative process begins. A chisel cuts out a drawing of the intended punctures.
Stage 6
In some places, holes are drilled with their own hands on a pumpkin basket.
A wonderful luminous pumpkin is ready. You can immediately put a burning candle in it.
