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Pumpkin MADE - now what?

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MAKE Flickr photo pool member (and MAKE & CRAFT contest participant) Ochenk writes - "I followed the tutorial to make this year's pumpkin. Took about two hours. Anyone know how to preserve something like this? (Although part of me wants to put this guy out of his misery as soon as possible. Any cool ideas for how to send him off?) " - Link.

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Posted by: DGary on October 24, 2006 at 9:38 AM

WD40, spray liberally, should get about twice the life out of it

otherwise, silicone oil at subzero temps

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Posted by: amp2003 on October 24, 2006 at 11:45 AM

Lemon juice perhaps? I know it keeps apples from browning as quick.

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Posted by: Shadyman on October 24, 2006 at 12:33 PM

You could always cast it into a plaster of paris mould, if you wanted to save your artwork.

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