Spooky Week - Carving Out Time for Pumpkins!
For many it just doesn’t feel like Halloween until you’ve carved a spooky Jack-o-lantern! Today we’ll share some tips and tricks for pumpkin carving.
[image consists of a pumpkin patch.]
Now that you have your pumpkin the fun mess begins! Remember to use care when carving a pumpkin, you only want to carve the pumpkin! Lay out some papers, grab a big bowl, and get to work hollowing out your pumpkin. (Don't throw away those pumpkin seeds! Check out this thread to learn how to roast them for a Halloween treat.) Once the main pumpkin seeds and guts are removed, an important step is to thin the shell, ideally to ¾” to 1” (2-2.5cm) thick. Using a spoon with a serrated edge can make this task much easier.
[image consists of someone scooping out the inside of a pumpkin.]
Most importantly, be patient with yourself and try not to worry about making it perfect, imperfections can add character. Overall carving a pumpkin can take a few hours from start to finish so make sure you are enjoying the process.
[Image consists of a series of jack-o-lanterns lining a walkway and stairs]
While decorating with pumpkins, it's also good to note we can also use our decorations to communicate information, teal pumpkins have become a symbol of homes giving out treats free from common allergens. To learn more check out this post.
[Image consists of a teal jack-o-lantern]
Pumpkin Puzzlers:
Do you like to carve pumpkins or decorate them in other ways? Maybe you paint instead?
Classic carving, simply scary, or utterly imaginative? What type of pumpkin carving design do you like?
Share a gorgeous goulish gourd! (That’s right, share a picture of your favourite pumpkin!)
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/10/26/pumpkin-carving-tips-halloween
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