3 Designs for Carving A Pumpkin

28th October 2020

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First of all, it’s worth knowing how to carve out a pumpkin properly. Top tips for this include:

Choose a fresh pumpkin with a flat bottom for stability
Go for a long, sturdy stem to help create an easy lid or nose
Make an opening from the top, cutting out a neat lid
Scoop out the insides of the pumpkin using an ice-cream scoop or similar
Draw out your design using a paper template, or marking the pumpkin with pencil
Depending on the child’s age, make sure there’s an adult to help with carving
A larger pumpkin will be easier to carve, and give you enough room to correct the odd mistake
If you’re illuminating the pumpkin with a candle, put the candle or tea light flat on the bottom of the pumpkin but don’t leave it unattended when lit.
If this is your first pumpkin carving, don’t make it too complicated; practise with a simple, bold design. Tape a template to the pumpkin then poke along the lines.

As well as the traditional ghoulish designs, there are lots of unusual pumpkin carving ideas for kids.

For those with children who don’t want a scary pumpkin

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