Pumpkin Carving for Klutzes
Updated: Mar. 20, 2019
Want to carve a dramatic Halloween pumpkin but lack the skills to make it happen? Create a statement with this trio of glowing pumpkins that can be completed in 5 easy steps. The most complicated tool you’ll need is a drill to make patterned light holes in your pumpkins.
Step 1
You Will Need:
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Old newspapers
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Smock or old T-shirt
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Sharp chef’s knife, 6 to 8 inches long
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Pumpkin-carving kit or thin-bladed serrated knives or saws
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Large, strong tablespoon, serving spoon, or ice-cream scoop
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Sharp-tip marker (non permanent)
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Electric screwdriver or drill with varying bit sizes
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Bucket for seeds and pulp
Step 2
Scoop out seeds and pulp until walls are about 1 inch think.
Step 3
Mark a dot design using a template or straight edge.
Step 4
Drill dot holes with an electric screw driver or cut out designs with knife.
Step 5
Place a candle inside the pumpking and secure it to the bottom with hot wax.
