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Pumpkin Carving For All The Family
Part 1
by Jan Andersen

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You will need:

One or more pumpkins or watermelons.

Choose pumpkins with a rounded surface that are rich in colour, with no wormholes, nicks, bruises, dents or cuts and a sturdy stem, which is the sign of a healthy pumpkin.

Although lighter-coloured pumpkins are easier to carve, they do not last as long. Pick up the pumpkin and shake it. If it feels heavy and you can hear a slushy sound, it is a sign that it is rotting.

Carving Tools

Candles.

Oil-burning, liquid candles last longer, but these do not extinguish themselves, so it is crucial that these are not left unattended. Votive candles placed in clear, heat-proof holders are safer and also have a longer life span than traditional candles, with white candles giving off the most light.

There are safer alternatives such as glo-sticks, which are chemical filled plastic tubes that glow for hours, battery powered "tap lights", a 40 watt bulb, or even Christmas tree lights.

Felt pens or magic markers, which are the safest way for children to help you transfer your pattern onto the pumpkin.

Preparing and Preserving the Pumpkin

Wash the pumpkin in water to remove any residual mud and then add a little bleach to a bowl of water and soak the pumpkin, which helps to kill any insects or fungi.

Rub all of the cut surfaces with petroleum jelly to prevent from drying out.

Space permitting, keep the carved pumpkins in the refrigerator to prevent premature decomposition.

You can buy Pumpkin Preserver, a non-toxic, environmentally-friendly spray that helps to prolong the life of carved pumpkins or, alternatively, you can keep the pumpkin moist by spraying with a plant mister. Make sure, however, that when you put the pumpkin out on display that you dry it properly to prevent mould from forming

Carving Tools

Some experts advise using a special pumpkin tool set and although this can be purchased relatively inexpensively, it is not absolutely necessary. However, if older children are helping in the carving process, it is advisable to use a children's saw, with non-sharp edges.

Younger children should never carve, but can help draw the faces, for example. Most of the required tools can be found in your kitchen or garage as follows:

A sharp kitchen knife, with a long, durable blade should suffice for cutting the top hole and any other large pieces.

A tool for scooping out the pulp, such as a large spoon, soup ladle or ice-cream scoop.

A small, a paring knife can be used for smaller details.

A poker tool, such as an ice pick, a metal nail file, an artist's stylus tool or even an ordinary household nail can be used for transferring the design onto the pumpkin.

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Jan Andersen is a Freelance Writer and Copywriter and the creator of three websites: Mothers Over 40, an inspirational and encouraging site for older parents; Child Suicide , a supportive resource for depressed youngsters and families who have lost a child to suicide and World Writer, a comprehensive resource for writers. In addition to commercial copywriting for a broad spectrum of industries, Jan specialises in compelling articles, features and columns on diverse lifestyle issues.

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