tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post5899699614824052791..comments2023-11-02T22:27:12.127-07:00Comments on Don Morin: 2011 HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN ARCH CONSTRUCTIONDon Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701884895719131269noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-7143803159271740712023-08-11T21:30:57.251-07:002023-08-11T21:30:57.251-07:00So how did you create The Base did u just burrie t...So how did you create The Base did u just burrie the PVC or make a base how did u anchor.Mickeyratdiyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821690432531446633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-54684819538201763292021-09-26T09:38:40.003-07:002021-09-26T09:38:40.003-07:00Awesome! Too late for this year but a fun project ...Awesome! Too late for this year but a fun project to work on for 2022! Thanks for all of the info!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12810766615914084937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-2332387643181254222021-09-25T07:19:56.867-07:002021-09-25T07:19:56.867-07:00Hello. I used back spray paint and sometimes elect...Hello. I used back spray paint and sometimes electrical tape... Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722993222447046806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-81297760656018956162021-09-24T22:32:49.752-07:002021-09-24T22:32:49.752-07:00How did you blackout the lights in between pumpkin...How did you blackout the lights in between pumpkins? I’m not sure if I should use electric tape, glass paint, or neither! Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366657666422634619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-28217952636264480812021-09-19T10:42:56.584-07:002021-09-19T10:42:56.584-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366657666422634619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-50639198370911632362021-09-08T06:22:40.791-07:002021-09-08T06:22:40.791-07:00Hello. No adhesive as I wanted to take it apart a...Hello. No adhesive as I wanted to take it apart and store it each year... there are couplings that each of the tubes fit into and tighten. Zoom in on a pic and you should see them... at the hardware store they will have them in different shapes and sizes. I hope that helps. Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722993222447046806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-45735854115292672522021-09-08T04:43:44.744-07:002021-09-08T04:43:44.744-07:00How do you attach the pvc pipes together? Is there...How do you attach the pvc pipes together? Is there an adhesive that you use?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11695552235092274347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-65047599995084029122021-09-04T08:14:24.128-07:002021-09-04T08:14:24.128-07:00Hello Maria. I used hooks that i screwed in under ...Hello Maria. I used hooks that i screwed in under the gutters. connected wire to the set piece and then to the hooks.Don Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701884895719131269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-19625863434318953582021-09-03T19:51:59.795-07:002021-09-03T19:51:59.795-07:00Would you be able to show a picture or explain whe...Would you be able to show a picture or explain where the supporting wires are attached on the arch at each point that attach to the house? I'm confused how to add wire to the pvc and attach it to my house for wind stability. Do I drill a hook or something to the house and attach the wire to them? Thanks?Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366657666422634619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-44700438153237008512021-09-01T07:26:39.773-07:002021-09-01T07:26:39.773-07:00Thank you so much for the instruction, and the hum...Thank you so much for the instruction, and the humor. I am a professional pumpkin carver and have started this last year with home shows for my community. I have been looking for something like this as an entrance and to draw attention. It's absolutely perfect! Thanks again for sharing and God Bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440564371862787191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-3108058863388692792020-09-28T14:25:01.343-07:002020-09-28T14:25:01.343-07:00Amazing! You are like the Santa of Halloween! I ...Amazing! You are like the Santa of Halloween! I can't imagine all the time and effort in creating this. Wish I could trick or treat at your house.Christine67https://www.blogger.com/profile/12064937976831152350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-82525136615233845402020-09-24T11:13:20.381-07:002020-09-24T11:13:20.381-07:00that is so nice of you! thank you so much for enjo...that is so nice of you! thank you so much for enjoying my work.Don Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701884895719131269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-70628860639477166352020-09-24T11:12:42.538-07:002020-09-24T11:12:42.538-07:00Hello and thank you for the note! That is exciting...Hello and thank you for the note! That is exciting you are creating your own! <br />I used a thick wire to secure the pumpkins to the arch. I poked 2 holes into the back or bottom of the pumpkin, strung the wire through and then tied it to the pvc pipe frame.<br />You can find the wire at Michaels:<br />www.michaels.com/ashland-naturally-coiled-wire/10336518.html<br />I hope it all works out for you!!Don Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701884895719131269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-87215504268597181192020-09-21T16:33:02.490-07:002020-09-21T16:33:02.490-07:00I’ve been planning to make this for years and now ...I’ve been planning to make this for years and now that COVID has hit I have plenty of time on my hands and finally enough pumpkins to do it! My question is what did you use to tie the pumpkins? I still can’t figure that out. I’m in eastern WA, so the wind over here is bad. Just want to make sure whatever I use doesn’t “rip” through the pumpkins. FYI - for anyone reading, I used an exacto knife, and made stencils out of card stock. Once you do a couple it gets easier and easier. Once I received a shipment of 20 pumpkins from Target and stayed up until 3 in the morning - it just was just so fun. Thanks so much.Lizee Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379120600814236768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-76775884204570120932019-10-14T14:23:29.437-07:002019-10-14T14:23:29.437-07:00HI Don,
I am recreating this for my wedding. Coul...HI Don,<br /><br />I am recreating this for my wedding. Could we speak through email? Ceeceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03796285775183921019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-13695814401233153062019-09-18T01:33:23.504-07:002019-09-18T01:33:23.504-07:00Super impressive! I have featured it in our articl...Super impressive! I have featured it in our article, 10 Spooky DIY Halloween Door Decorations. You can check it out here if you like, https://www.diythought.com/10-spooky-diy-halloween-door-decorations/ thanksdiythought.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923699354904754342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-7900265262000013092019-07-21T09:18:04.985-07:002019-07-21T09:18:04.985-07:00I find them all the time at garage sales! Usually ...I find them all the time at garage sales! Usually arepriced from .50 - $2.00Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11059523664218734860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-84537684477872907222018-10-01T17:46:50.252-07:002018-10-01T17:46:50.252-07:00I used plain old sharp cutting knives on the foam ...I used plain old sharp cutting knives on the foam pumpkins.Don Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701884895719131269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-60235380470599528972018-10-01T17:17:52.381-07:002018-10-01T17:17:52.381-07:00Did you use a dremel to make quick work of carving...Did you use a dremel to make quick work of carving? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704065523647772542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-84567990110988800772018-09-17T11:05:12.925-07:002018-09-17T11:05:12.925-07:00The clamps were on the light string. there were no...The clamps were on the light string. there were none on the pumpkins. After I put the light inside the back of the pumpkin I also covered it with a piece of duct tape just to be sure it didn't pop out. Being in the Pacific Northwest I had to take extra measure against rain and wind. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477293095456162596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-88083465686227246392018-09-17T05:35:02.048-07:002018-09-17T05:35:02.048-07:00Don - Thanks for being the inspiration for our own...Don - Thanks for being the inspiration for our own pumpkin arch - one question for you. Your photos show a C7 light strand, but I noticed most of your pumpkins have the "clamps" to mount the bulb in place in the hole - did you purchase these separately or buy a C7 strand with the clamps in place? My existing pumpkins don't have clamps that can be removed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14557761909590561239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-2767072697804522982018-09-14T22:31:05.025-07:002018-09-14T22:31:05.025-07:00Michael's or other craft storeMichael's or other craft storeDonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722993222447046806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-9986367117759124492018-09-14T19:56:32.696-07:002018-09-14T19:56:32.696-07:00Where can you find these pumpkins in bulk? Where ...Where can you find these pumpkins in bulk? Where did you get yours?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13199768343505048807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-57021844512764786512017-10-31T15:33:12.559-07:002017-10-31T15:33:12.559-07:00All done! Finally. How do I post photos?
Thanks a...All done! Finally. How do I post photos?<br /><br />Thanks again for the inspiration. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12557210114285496824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946692986263041125.post-52645510431921672852017-09-17T11:58:36.757-07:002017-09-17T11:58:36.757-07:001 Inch. Depends on how big you choose to make the ...1 Inch. Depends on how big you choose to make the entire arch. go to home depot and feel how stiff or flexible each size is to get an idea of what you are working with.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477293095456162596noreply@blogger.com