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#PUMPKIN STEM OUTLINE HOW TO#

Go back in and scrape out any stringy pieces or jagged lines with the wire tool from your carving kit.Make straight cuts into your pumpkin along the lines of your design, removing the pieces and discarding them.Use the kitchen towel to wipe off the outside of the pumpkin to prevent slipperiness so that it will be easier and safer to carve.Discard the pumpkin guts and seeds, or save the seeds for roasting. Using a ladle or the scraper that came with your kit (or a metal spoon if you don’t have this tool), clean out the inside of the pumpkin until no stringy bits remain.Grab the big bunches of seeds with your hands and place them in one of the bowls, to be cleaned later. The seeds are all attached to the pumpkin and each other by thin strings.

Make sure you slice through the pumpkin at a 45-degree inward angle, so you’ll be able to replace the lid without it falling in. With a slim pumpkin carving knife (the carving tool with a toothed blade like a mini-saw) or serrated knife, cut along the outline of your pumpkin lid.Add a notch in the back if you like - this makes it easier to line up when you're putting the top of the pumpkin back on. Outline a circular lid around the pumpkin stem, about 5 to 6 inches in diameter.You can try a pumpkin stencil for a guided pattern. Or, add any other of your favorite design features. After you’ve determined the best side of your pumpkin for a face, use the permanent marker to sketch out eyes, a nose and a toothy grin.Have your permanent marker, carving tools and bowls nearby.

Line a sturdy table with flattened grocery bags, newspaper, brown bags, or butcher paper.

#PUMPKIN STEM OUTLINE HOW TO#

How to Carve Your Pumpkin - Instructions Set Up:

Newspaper, butcher paper or brown paper bags for your table (optional, but they make clean-up much quicker!).

Kitchen towel (this can help stabilized your pumpkin and prevent it from slipping).

Large bowl or bucket (to put your pumpkin seeds and guts in).

Large spoon (to help carve scoop out seeds).

However, bigger pumpkins may be easier to maneuver)

One whole pumpkin (you can choose your favorite sized, colored or shaped pumpkin to carve.

Plus, you can roast pumpkin seeds and prepare the pumpkin itself different ways!īefore you put knife to pumpkin, there are a few things needed. But once you know the basic process, pumpkin carving is a snap. Of course, make sure to supervise the little ones or take care of the carving parts for them. Learning how to carve a pumpkin is a great activity you can add to your fall festivities while getting the kids involved. Halloween is one of our favorite holidays and jack-o-lanterns are an iconic feature.