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 Real Pumpkin Carving

Carving traditional jack o’ lanterns can be a fun experience and will help put you in the holiday spirit. Save the seeds for toasting or for
planting next year’s pumpkins! Real pumpkins will last between 2-5 days after being carved. You may want to consider carving the
advanced patterns on a foam pumpkin so your hard work will last longer.

Things You Will Need:

 1 Pumpkin
 1 Pumpkin Carving Pattern
 2 Pumpkin Carving Saws
 1 Pattern Poker
 1 Battery-Operated or Plug-In Pumpkin Light or traditional Candle

Step 1
Clear a large work area and cover the surface with several layers of newspaper. Get a large bowl to collect the pumpkin scraps
and pieces. Clean the outside of the pumpkin with a rag moistened with water to remove dirt and grime. Dry pumpkin well.

Step 2
Angle the saw or knife toward the center of the pumpkin to create a ledge for support and cut a hole around the stem to create a
lid. Make sure the hole is large enough to reach in and pull out the seeds and stringy membrane. The bottom of the pumpkin can
be cut off instead of the top, which would allow the pumpkin to sit up straight and make lighting a candle easier.

Step 3
Using an ice cream scoop, large spoon, or pumpkin scoop, clean out the seeds and strings from inside the pumpkin. Pick a side of
the pumpkin that your pattern fits on and scrape the inside pumpkin wall until it's about one inch thick. If carving an advanced
pattern, scrape the inside pumpkin wall until it is about one-half inch thick.

Step 4
Make incisions along the dotted lines on the pattern and fold the pattern to fit on your rounded pumpkin. Fold the pattern so that
the lines match up or touch them up with a pencil. If the pattern is too large or small use a copier the resize the image. Attach the
pattern to your pumpkin tape.

Step 5
Using a pushpin, poker tool, nail, or sewing needle, make pinpoint marks 1/16" to 1/8" apart along the design lines. Check to see
you have transferred the design completely, and then carefully remove the pattern from the pumpkin. Try not to tear the pattern as
you will want to refer back to it throughout the carving process as a reference.

Step 6
Using the carving saws, saw dot-to-dot using an up and down motion. Saw gently because the saws can break if they are forced.
Saw dot-to-dot, following your pattern.
 Work from the center of the design outward.
 Remove and reinsert the saw to make corners.
 Saw and remove smallest pieces first.
 Push the cut pieces out with your finger, not the saw blade.
 Small holes should be drilled, not sawed.

Step 7
If using a candle to light your jack o’ lantern, you will need to create a “chimney.” Light your candle and place it inside the pumpkin
with the lid attached. If the candle does not stand on its own, place it on a small, non-flammable plate or bore a small hole in the
bottom of the pumpkin to hold the candle. Remove the lid after 5 to 10 minutes and saw/drill a chimney in the lid where the
blackened area is.

Tips & Warnings

 Start by carving beginner patterns and move on to more advanced patterns as your skill improves.
 Read the special instructions on the pattern to insure that you cut specific items in order.
 Carve inside the dotted lines when using your carving saw. It's easy to carve some more if you undercut, but much harder to fix if
you overcut!
 The best way to make a carved pumpkin last longer is to slow down the dehydration process and prevent mold.
1. One technique is to coat all cut surfaces of the pumpkin with petroleum jelly immediately after they have been
carved. This includes a light coating of the entire inside of the pumpkin.
2. In high heat areas, store the carved pumpkin in the refrigerator to slow the decomposition.
3. Submerge the carved pumpkin in a bath of water for 5 or more hours to rehydrate the pumpkin.
4. Use a spray-on preserver like Pumpkin Fresh (http://www.pumpkinfresh.com), a low cost, environmentally
friendly product that impedes the deterioration of jack-o’-lanterns by deterring mold, rot and bugs.
 Artificial Pumpkin Carving

The obvious advantage to carving foam Jack O' Lanterns is that they're of uniform size, shape and color. They're also less messy than real
pumpkins and last for years. It is worth it to carve more advanced patterns on a foam pumpkin so your hard work will last longer!

Things You Will Need:

 1 Artificial Pumpkin
 1 Pumpkin Carving Pattern
 2 Specially Made Carving Saws
 1 Pattern Poker
 1 Battery-Operated or Plug-In Pumpkin Light

Step 1
Purchase an artificial pumpkin. Pumpkins can be purchased online (Funkins - http://www.funkins.com), or in many arts and crafts
stores like Michaels (http://www.michaels.com). Be sure to also pick up a handy artificial pumpkin carving kit such as the one from
Pumpkin Masters (http://www.pumpkinmasters.com), which includes everything you need to safely carve an artificial pumpkin. You
can also use a Creative Versa-Tool with Hot Knife attachment which can be purchased at Michaels. This kit will include a razor tip
that heats up and helps make the carving smoother and easier.

Michaels Craft Store – Craft Pumpkins:

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayProductPage?productNum=fl0899
Michaels Craft Store – Creative Versa-Tool Points:
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayArticle?articleNum=as0173

Step 2
Clear a large work area and cover surface with some newspaper to collect the shavings of the artificial pumpkin.

Step 3
First, create a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin. This will allow you to set a light inside the pumpkin, provide an area to drain
water in case of rain, and allow you to remove the cut out pieces that fall into the pumpkin during carving. Begin by poking holes in
a complete circle on the bottom of your pumpkin large enough to attach your light source. Then, carefully use the carving saw to
cut along the dotted line until you are able to remove the bottom of the pumpkin.

Step 4
Make incisions along the dotted lines on the pattern and fold the pattern to fit on your rounded pumpkin. Fold the pattern so that
the lines match up or touch them up with a pencil. If the pattern is too large or small use a copier the resize the image. Attach the
pattern to your pumpkin tape.

Step 5
Using a pushpin, poker tool, nail, or sewing needle, make pinpoint marks 1/16" to 1/8" apart along the design lines. Check to see
you have transferred the design completely, and then carefully remove the pattern from the pumpkin. Try not to tear the pattern as
you will want to refer back to it throughout the carving process as a reference.

Step 6
Using the carving saws, saw dot-to-dot using an up and down motion. Saw gently because the saws can break if they are forced.
Saw dot-to-dot, following your pattern.
 Work from the center of the design outward.
 Remove and reinsert the saw to make corners.
 Saw and remove smallest pieces first.
 Push the cut pieces out with your finger, not the saw blade.
 Small holes should be drilled, not sawed.

Step 7
Brush off any dust left by the carving saw, and set the battery operated light inside your artificial pumpkin.

Tips & Warnings

 Start by carving beginner patterns and move on to more advanced patterns as your skill improves.
 Read the special instructions on the pattern to insure that you cut specific items in order.
 Carve inside the dotted lines when using your carving saw. It's easy to carve some more if you undercut, but much harder to fix if
you overcut!
 If you make a mistake, try reattaching the broken piece with regular household glue.
 Be very careful with the carving saw, and monitor children at all times!
 Never use a real candle with an artificial pumpkin. Not only are artificial pumpkins flammable, but the resulting fumes are also toxic.
Til Death Do Us Part Beginner

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the eyes and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details.

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Hitch Hiker 1 Beginner

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the eyes and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details.

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Hitch Hiker 2 Beginner

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the eyes and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details.

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Hitch Hiker 3 Intermediate

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the eyes and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details.

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Foolish Mortal Intermediate

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving with the teeth and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details.
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Spirits Beyond Intermediate

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the eyes and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details.

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Need A Lift 1 Intermediate

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving with the face and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details.
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Need a Lift 2 Advanced

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the hand and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details. Do not cut out background until hand is complete.

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Need A Lift 3 Advanced

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the hand and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details. Do not cut out background until hand is complete.

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Hat Box Ghost Advanced

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the hand and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details. Do not cut out background until hand is complete.

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Stretching Portrait Advanced

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the hand and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details. Do not cut out background until hand is complete.

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Ghost Host Advanced

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the hand and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details. Do not cut out background until hand is complete.

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Leota Advanced

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the hand and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details. Do not cut out background until hand is complete.

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Mansion Advanced

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the hand and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details. Do not cut out background until hand is complete.

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Haunted Mansion Wallpaper 1 Advanced

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the hand and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details. Do not cut out background until hand is complete.

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Haunted Mansion Wallpaper 2 Advanced

Special Instructions:
Carve out the black area. This should be the negative space on your pumpkin where the light shines through.

Start carving the hand and work from the smallest sections to the largest sections. This will provide greater stability while
carving out the smaller details. Do not cut out background until hand is complete.

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