# DIY Fretwork Pumpkins This Heavy Duty Pumpkin Craft Creates a Ornamental Halloween Decoration By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-fretwork References: [hgtv](http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/how-to-make-a-pretty-fretwork-pumpkin) Try a new [pumpkin carving technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr-toolkit) this Halloween and attempt a DIY fretwork pumpkin. Requiring a [heavy duty tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotary-workshop) and a little elbow grease, this pumpkin craft will add a little glamour to your Halloween decorating. Using just two different-sized drill bits, this intricate pumpkin design is fairly easy to recreate. Use painters tape to mark where you'll want your drill to penetrate the pumpkin for an even design or get extremely crafty and free hand the entire look. Cut out the bottom of the pumpkin and scoop out the insides to turn the DIY fretwork pumpkin into the perfect DIY lamp shade for a candle or LED candle -- thus making this pumpkin an [ultra modern Jack-O-Lantern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-drinkware). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Pumpkin Crafts:** The rise of DIY pumpkin crafts presents an opportunity for manufacturers of specialized pumpkin carving tools. - **Fretwork Designs:** The popularization of fretwork designs on pumpkin carving offers an opportunity for home decor retailers to introduce new Halloween decor items. - **LED Candle Innovation:** The trend of using LED candles in DIY pumpkin crafts creates an opportunity for manufacturers to develop innovative and eco-friendly lighting solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Crafting Industry:** The DIY pumpkin trend can benefit the crafting industry by driving up demand for specialized tools and materials. - **Home Decor Industry:** The popularity of DIY pumpkin crafts presents an opportunity for home decor manufacturers to tap into a new market of Halloween-themed items. - **Lighting Industry:** The trend of using LED candles in DIY pumpkin crafts offers an opportunity for lighting manufacturers to develop new eco-friendly lighting solutions for the home decor industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Themed Fire Pit Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-carved-pumpkin.md) - [Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Bath Bomb Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-tealight.md) - [Autumnal Pumpkin Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-ale.md) - [Pumpkin-Scented Seasonal Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrouille-candle.md) - [High-Power Handheld Maker Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordless-diy-tool.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Seasonal Jack-O-Lantern Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur.md)