Whether you're carving a traditional jack-o-lantern or an original design, follow these simple steps for successful pumpkin carving.
1. Cut an opening large enough (either at the top or the bottom of the pumpkin) so you can fit your hand in to clean out the pumpkin.
2. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, clean out the the inside of the pumpkin. For the area which you plan to carve, scrape the pumpkin wall until it is only about 3/4" - 1" thick, making it easier to pierce the shell.
3. Draw or print your carving design and attach to the pumpkin using tape or push-pins. Transfer the design onto the pumpkin by making pinpoint marks 1/8" apart along the design lines. (To make the pinpoint marks, use a push-pin, awl, or fork.)
4. Using your carving saw, carve dot-to-dot using a gentle up and down motion, using a smaller saw blade for designs with tighter curves.
Courtesy of the makers of our Pumpkin Carving Set
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