CNC Machine Carved Pumpkin
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This is not a handcrafted pumpkin sculpture.
Instead, fully automatic CNC machine is used for the carving.
Tools required :
knife
spoon
1mm PCB router bit
CNC ostrich egg shell engraving machine
Prepare the Images
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Sketch the images in computer.
Prepare the Gerber Program
Convert the images into CNC Gerber program.
CNC Carving
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Mount the pumpkin in the CNC machine and do the carving.
Clear Up the Inside
Remove the bottom of the pumpkin with a knife, and clear the inside with a spoon.