How Are Your Pumpkin Carving Skills?

Halloween is 3 days away and if you're not happy with your jack-o-lantern then maybe it’s time to step up your game!

The pumpkin pictured, is the award winning cheese burger pumpkin that I did a couple of years ago. Technically there wasn't any carving involved, but it was still very cool to do.

If you want to improve your pumpkin carving skills, then check out these handy tools:

1)  Pumpkin Gutter.  It’s a metal tool you can buy that looks like an electric beater attachment, and connects to a power drill.  You put it inside the pumpkin to clear out all the gunk in seconds, without getting your hands dirty.

2)  Carving cutlery.  A company called Warren Cutlery sells a kit with six different serrated blades, specialized for making different kinds of cuts on a pumpkin.  It’s only about $21 on Amazon.

3)  Dremel tool.  Carpenters use it for all kinds of woodworking and renovation projects.  But with the right attachment, it’s also great for making intricate cuts on a pumpkin.  A small 6V Dremel kit made for pumpkins will cost you about $23.

4)  Linoleum cutters and wood chisels.  These are great for really advanced etching and shading work . . . like if you want to cut only halfway through the pumpkin, so that the candle glows THROUGH the rind.

5)  Cookie cutters and apple corers.  It might sound like a cheat, but for stars and other shapes, there’s no easier and quicker way to get a perfect cut.  (Gizmodo.com)

Now that you're a pumpkin carving wizard, it's time to show them off! Send us pictures of your best work and maybe you'll see yours featured on our website!

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