Pumpkin carving is a popular activity during the Halloween season, and one of the most popular designs for carving a pumpkin is a witch face. The witch face design allows for creativity and personalization while still maintaining a classic Halloween theme. When carving a witch face design, there are several key elements to consider. The first is the shape of the pumpkin itself. It is best to choose a round pumpkin with a flat base to ensure stability while carving. Next, begin by sketching the design onto the pumpkin.
When Barbie makes her return to Weird Barbie's Dreamhouse, she's greeted by yet another strange sight: a life-sized toy yellow Labrador dropping spheres of brown "poop" all over the floor. Turns out, this is another callback to the Barbie vault.
Released in 2009 and possible proof that there wasn t a single member of the LGBTQ community working in Mattel marketing at the time, Sugar Daddy Ken was released in 2009 as part of Barbie s Palm Beach line, and came with a dapper suit, floral swim trucks and a West Highland Terrier puppy. Margot Robbie s Stereotypical Barbie is introduced to some of the less-popular members of the Barbie doll canon when her existential crisis has her returning to Weird Barbie s Kate McKinnon house, lamenting the way her fellow beautiful Barbies have been brainwashed into complacency by the Kens.
Next, begin by sketching the design onto the pumpkin. The witch face can include classic elements such as a pointy hat, a crooked nose, and a wicked smile. Additionally, adding details like warts, wrinkles, and a raised eyebrow can enhance the overall effect.
Introducing Earring Magic Ken! He’s wearing a what as a necklace?
Last month, after a week of bidding I acquired one Earring Magic Ken doll. Mattel’s best selling Ken doll.
I know what you might be thinking. Thomas you are an adult, why on earth are you buying a Ken doll? And moreover why is that relevant to your blog?
Disregarding the fact, that I still have several Barbies from when I was a young lass. Earring Magic Ken is special, because he was inadvertently designed off of queer rave fashion of the early 1990s. Specifically, he’s wearing a cock ring as a necklace, which was a known queer fashion statement at the time.
Earring Magic Ken
After reaching out to their audience of young children Mattel learned they would like a new Ken doll to be cooler and more hip. So they went out looking for what was cool and as it happened the queer fashion worming its way into the mainstream was what they picked up as cool. Columnist Dan Savage wrote an article in 1993, the year the doll came out, detailing a really excellent explanation of what was going on. I would highly recommend it as reading for anyone interested in learning more.
“Cock rings exploded (ouch!)—as vest zipper pulls, as key rings, as bracelets; rubber ones, leather ones, chain ones. But the thick chrome variety, the Classic Coke of cock rings, was and is most often worn as a pendant,” (Savage).
In 2017, Savage said in an article by Bryan Young, that he thought the “Earring Magic Ken incident [was] more of an amusing cultural blip than some kind of important moment, noting that neither the doll nor the hubbub is well-known today,” and that he didn’t think that a gay man under 40 would know about it. Well, it’s 2019 and I’m 25, so here we are.
Now I’m a queer historian so I am well aware that I’m an outlier here, because I seek out this kind of stuff. However, I discovered Earring Magic Ken through a decently popular post on Tumblr. A post which currently has over 270,000 notes. That’s no small amount of people and I’m sure many of them, like myself, are on the younger side of things. With projects like Making Queer History and books like “Queer, There and Everywhere” emerging, younger members of the LGBTQ community are getting more and more access to their history. As a result, fascinating tidbits like Earring Magic Ken are resurfacing.
The Tumblr post does admittedly have some misinformation attached to it. There’s a reblog that says that there was no corresponding Barbie for Earring Magic Ken. There were two actually, a blonde and a brunette Barbie as well as a Midge doll, they just didn’t sell particularly well opposite Ken, who flew off the shelves.
Below, I have linked two different iterations of the Tumblr post, as well as a link to the Dan Savage article, the Bryan Young article and a few others.
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Once the design is sketched, carefully trace the lines with a pumpkin carving knife or a small serrated knife. It is important to take your time and work slowly to avoid making mistakes or damaging the pumpkin. After the lines have been cut, gently push the pieces out from the inside to create the desired effect. It can be helpful to use a spoon or a small scoop to remove the excess pumpkin flesh and seeds. Finally, place a candle or a battery-operated light inside the carved pumpkin to bring the witch face design to life. The light will highlight the intricate details and create a spooky ambiance. In conclusion, carving a witch face design into a pumpkin is a fun and creative way to celebrate Halloween. With careful planning and execution, a witch face pumpkin can become a centerpiece for any Halloween display..
Reviews for "Witch face carving ideas for an enchanting pumpkin centerpiece"
1. Jane - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with this witch face design for pumpkin carving. The template was not detailed enough and the final result looked nothing like a witch. The outlines were too vague and it was difficult to follow. Additionally, the design did not include any unique features that would make it stand out. Overall, it was a waste of time and effort.
2. Mike - 1 star - I would not recommend using this witch face design for pumpkin carving. The template was poorly made and the proportions were off. The eyes were too small in relation to the rest of the face, making it look awkward. The design lacked creativity and didn't capture the essence of a witch at all. I ended up having to freehand my own design to salvage the pumpkin. Save yourself the trouble and choose a different design.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - The witch face design for pumpkin carving was a letdown. The template provided was not user-friendly and it was hard to get the lines right. The features of the face were not well-defined, leaving the pumpkin looking like a mess of random shapes. It was frustrating to work with and didn't turn out as expected. I would recommend finding a more detailed and precise design for a better carving experience.