Pumpkin Carving In 5 Simple Steps

Halloween is approaching fast. If you still haven't got into the spirit of Halloween by carving out your pumpkin, there is still time.

Today, The Exponent reported how you can carve a memorable pumpkin in five simple steps. See below for their easy method.

Step 1 - Cut a lid out of the top of the pumpkin using a serrated knife. Remove the seeds and pumpkin insides with your hands or a spoon. Scrape the inner walls of the pumpkin until they are smooth.

Step 2 - Decide how you want to design your pumpkin. Use a pen or marker to draw a free-hand design on the pumpkin's face. If you're using a stencil, tape it to the pumpkin and poke many holes through the lines of the stencil where you'll be cutting. Then, you will know where to carve once you remove the stencil.

Step 3 - Cut, using a sawing motion with a small serrated knife, along the lines you made. Once a piece is completely cut out, gently poke it through with your finger.

Step 4 - To help preserve the pumpkin, coat the cut edges of the pumpkin with a layer of petroleum jelly. This will keep extra moisture in.

Step 5 - Light a small candle inside the pumpkin and top it with the lid. Dim the lights to view your illuminated Halloween masterpiece.

There you have it.

If you are after free online stencils then check out http://www.zombiepumpkins.com

Or if you prefer to follow How To videos then check out http://www.pumpkinlady.com

HAPPY HALLOWEEN