What are the basic instructions for carving the design Boo in a pumpkin?
Need some carving ideas for your next pumpkin? Then click on some of the links below. Choose a pattern, print it out and take it with you on your pumpkin hunt. It’s much easier to find a pumpkin to fit your pattern, than to later try to fit your pattern to your pumpkin. You’re going to be creating a work of art and you want it to be displayed at it’s best. Look for a pumpkin with a flat bottom, a strong, sturdy stem and bright orange color. When you pick up your pumpkin give it a little shake. If you can hear or feel anything sloshing around inside, put it back. A pumpkin should feel solid and be silent when shaken. All pumpkins will have some imperfections, which you can always work into your design. The skin of a pumpkin protects it from bacteria. If the skin has lots of nicks, dents and deep cuts bacteria can get in and often the pumpkin won’t last as long. Once you get your pumpkin home wash it with a damp cloth and wipe it dry. A carved pumpkin typically lasts, between 2 – 7 days
This Boo! Pumpkin was made from a $5.99 pattern from Pumpkin Masters that includes a paper pattern taped to the pumpkin and cutting tools called a pounce wheel and a plastic drill. Sharon Cantillon/Buffalo News This Boo! Pumpkin was made from a $5.99 pattern from Pumpkin Masters that includes a paper pattern taped to the pumpkin and cutting tools called a pounce wheel and a plastic drill. Sharon Cantillon/Buffalo News The scoop on pumpkins It’s easier than ever to get creative with your jack-o’-lanterns, and you don’t need an art degree to do it By Susan Martin Home & Style Editor Updated: October 30, 2009, 8:03 AM / 0 comments Pumpkins shown here include the Celestial Pumpkin, top, from Martha Stewart with the effect achieved through holes drilled into the pumpkin and a string of white lights. The Spooky Eyeball pumpkin, left, came from Halloween Works. The simplest was a no-carving Kids Decorating Kit, right, with plastic eyes, ears, mouth and nose that stick right into the pumpkin.
Boo! pumpkin. One of 12 patterns from Pumpkin Masters kit, $5.99 Basic directions: Cut lid at top, clean out seeds and strings with the Scraper Scoop. Scrape area to carve to about 1 inch thick. Trim paper pattern as directed; tape to pumpkin. The directions say to transfer pattern by using a gadget called a pounce wheel as well as the pointy plastic “drill” for poking holes. We found that when the paper got wet, the wheel tore the paper — especially around tight corners. So we supplemented the tools with our own micro knife with retractable blade. After the pattern was transferred, we removed it from the pumpkin. Next came the two saws for carving the designs, with very good instructions on how to hold them and how to saw. They worked very well, although we learned we had to take our time and not get too aggressive. Also included are instructions on cutting a chimney hole into the lid of the pumpkin, so heat and smoke can escape if you plan to use a candle.
