thanks for the props guys,but its not really talent. downloaded the patterns off the net... and gave my filet knife another use while not having any fish to filet! maybe just a little talent in the knife handling department... some of those lines they give ya to cut out are so close together!....grrrrrrrr but patients prevails and they do look pretty cool. last year i did a huge spongebob one on a 200lb. pumpkin, it turned out awesome but had a ton of fine lines. had to toothpick a few areas back together where the sharp filet knife slipped...lol