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Layered · Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Nausicaa & Teto
Nausicaa & Teto of the Valley of the Wind.
Behind the carving
About this piece
This panoramic scene wraps around the entire pumpkin. Start with the moon cutout at the top, then work outward toward the bats and roofline.
Carving notes
This panoramic scene wraps the entire pumpkin. The key challenge is keeping the stencil perfectly taped down — any shift will misalign the roofline with the moon. Cut the most fragile pieces (bat wings) first so you have maximum structural support throughout.
Carving tips
- Tape the stencil tightly — any shift ruins alignment
- Cut bat wings first; they're the most fragile
- A tea light creates the best silhouette glow for this design