How to Carve a Disco Ball Pumpkin

A disco ball pumpkin is an unusual way to welcome those trick-and-treaters this Halloween––they’re bound to stop and look again. The disco ball pumpkin is also a really neat addition to a party table, as a centerpiece or decoration in your home. This tutorial offers two versions, both of which areeasy and look spectacular when completed.

Method 1 of 2: Drilled pumpkin disco ball

Just be sure you’re comfortable using an electric drill before embarking on this epic (but simple) pumpkin carve!

 1. Choose a suitable pumpkin. The pumpkin should be medium to large in size and as round as you can get it––think disco ball when selecting it!

 

2. Cut the lid off the top of the pumpkin. Scoop out the flesh using a strong spoon or other implement. Discard the flesh (or make something vaguely tasty out of it if you’re brave––the seeds can be roasted if desired).

 

3.Check the base of the pumpkin at this stage. The pumpkin should sit flat. This may necessitate removing some of the base but remember that if you do this, it’ll affect where you can place the pumpkin for display or will require a surface for it to sit on (non-flammable surface if using real candles).

4. Mark the pumpkin drill holes. Work around the pumpkin from top to bottom (or bottom to top) placing dots at evenly spaced intervals in rows around the pumpkin. These are your markers for drilling the holes next.

 5. Drill out the holes. If you want to be really fancy, there are drill bits designed to do this but really, any electric drill should do the job. The size of the holes is up to you––you can enlarge them by using a “carving” action with the drill as you make the initial hole and simply working at it until the hole is large enough.

 6. Place the pumpkin on the surface where it will be displayed. If using live candles, make sure the surface it sits on is non-flammable.

 

7. Add the lighting. Either use tea light candles with real flame or use battery operated versions (LEDs). Make sure it is well lit, as this is a disco ball pumpkin after all!