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Carved pumpkins are a great way to spruce up your porch at Halloween time.  It is a great project for school aged children or for adults who have a creative side. 

Tips For Carving Pumpkins

• Choose the right pumpkin:  Make sure the pumpkin is the correct shape for the type of carving you are going to do.  If you are going to do a simple face on a pumpkin, you will want a round pumpkin that doesn't have many irregularities.  If you are going to carve a large design you will want a larger pumpkin (common sense).

• Cut open the top of the pumpkin with a pumpkin knife.  Make sure to make a notch when you cut the top open so the top easily fits back into the pumpkin the same way it did when you started.

• Scoop out all of the seeds with your hands or with a spoon.  After all the seeds have been removed you can use the spoon to clean off tje remaining residue on the inside of the pumpkin.

• Use a pumpkin carving template to draw your design on the outside of the pumpkin or you can do it by hand. 

• Use your pumpkin knife to carve out your design.

• When you are complete, top of your design by placing a candle inside the pumpkin and display it for all to see.