A rubber band activated pumpkin pop up that squashes flat.
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I'm not 100% satisfied with this design. I have yet to hit upon the perfect rubber band or elastic thread to make it pop up and flatten perfectly.
In theory, here's how it goes together.
Download PDF. Score first, then cut out pumpkin pieces.
For machine cutting, download DXF or GSD. (Set green lines to score.)
Pre-crease the fold lines, curling each section of the pumpkin toward the center.
Thread your stretch material (elastic thread or rubber band) through the holes on the one pumpkin half. Pull up until the sections all touch each other at the sides, forming a half pumpkin. Tie. Tape the ends if you like.
I tried two threading patterns. The first was elastic thread strung through all six sides in a circle.
The second was a rubber band attached to two opposite sides.
I suspect that a rubber band through three, alternate, sections would work better.
My elastic thread did not have enough stretch. I cut and tied it to the right length to close the pumpkin, but then it could not stretch enough for the pumpkin the squash flat without threatening to rip the paper.
I need to find a thick-ish elastic thread that stretches to twice its length. The one I was using only stretches to 1.5 times its length.
The rubber band had the right amount of stretch.
However, attaching it only on two sides caused those sides to collapse inward on the finished pumpkin.
Once you are satisfied with the stretch of your elastic thread or rubber band, match up the two pumpkin halves and start gluing the sections together.
The glue goes on the tabs with the holes punched in them. Glue one tab to the corresponding tab of the other pumpkin half and use a clothespin to hold them together. Work around the pumpkin, gluing and clipping together. Allow to dry.
Cut out a stem and face and glue to the pumpkin.
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6 comments:
Hi. Great tutorial. It's amazing what can be made from paper. My little nephew loves doing different paper folders. And I'm sure he will like this pumpkin too. Moreover, it doesn't seem to be very difficult and can be ideal for Halloween decorations.
Take care,
Julie
Adorable pumpkin. I can't believe you made the pop up ball! When I first saw it, I wanted to make one. After spending hours on the three tiers pop up cake, I gave up on the pop up ball. You are truly amazing! Is there anything you couldn't do?
Carol this is awesome!!!Thanks for sharing.
Another awesome creation. I have been looking more in more in to the use of rubberband construction with popups. The issue is I haven't been able to really see many tutorials like this one you have created. Thank you for sharing.
Nicholas
WOW everything here is so cool -- I can't wait to get going on some of your wonderful ideas and creations. I love how you show each step and make it easy to follow.
Your tutes are so great and easy to understand.
Love your creations.
Carole
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