# DIY Metallic Jack-O'-Lanterns Steampunk Pumpkins Tackle Alternative Designs for Hallow's Eve By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-23 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-pumpkins References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/steampunk-pumpkins-for-the-upcoming-halloween.htm) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Pumpkins/step2/Pumpkin-Base/)  Instead of the usual weird, quirky faces, Yamiguru is offering homes an alternative way to decorate their jack-o’-lanterns with Steampunk Pumpkins. Steampunk Pumpkins is a DIY project that Yamiguru came up with in an effort to stray from tradition for something new and exciting. She’s come up with a few designs that will give jack-o’-lanterns the alternative sci-fi theme that’s had a large cult following. Each of the pumpkins features the usual trademarks of steampunk such as the integration of gears, goggles, the use of brass/silver and the overall rustic aesthetic. Want to learn how to make a steampunk pumpkin? Check out these designs to learn how to create variations for something that stands out for the freaky holiday. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LED Jack-O-Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-matrix-pumpkin.md) - [DIY Studded Pumpkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eddie-borgo.md) - [Intergalactic Pumpkin Carvings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pumpkin-geek.md) - [Jack-O-Lantern Inspiration Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walyou-pumpkin-carvings.md) - [Expressive Jack-O-Lanterns (UPDATE)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-villafane.md) - [Stars Wars Pumpkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-sith-o-lanterns-pumpkin-carved-stars-wars-art.md) - [Geek Pumpkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-inspired-pumpkins-halloween-decoration-gamer-geek-style.md) - [Partisan Pumpkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/political-pumpkins-continued-more-hot-halloween-carvings.md) - [Water-Powered Pumpkin Eater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-powered-pumpkin-eater-fluidcut-waterjet.md)