We use custom fitted electric lighting. Our LED lights are equivalent to 40 watt bulbs (60-100 watt equivalent are available for larger pumpkins),' explains Chris Soria, co-founder at Maniac Pumpkin Carvers. thortful pumpkin carving tips : Make sure you keep your hands dry to avoid slipping. Spooky severed fingers might be Halloween appropriate, but not when they’re yours.

If you’re really up for a demonstration of your talent as a visual artist, we guess you could try to recreate the infamous virus’ shape out of pumpkins, but I can’t exactly imagine how you’d go about it. I guess that’s why you’re the artist, and I’m just the one that tries to inspire you for your next pumpkin carving project. However, a much simpler way to do it would be exactly the way you’ve seen it in the example photograph we attached above. Cats, cats, cats, everybody loves them, and Halloween is incidentally a great opportunity to show your affection for these little (sometimes evil) bundles of joy. Although it’s not the first example of carving a cat into your pumpkin (and trust us, it’s not the last, either), it’s different. This creeping cat design looks like it’s been pulled from a Tim Burton movie, as it’s incredibly frail, with thin members, and some over-exaggerated features, but we absolutely love it! The first step would obviously be drilling the holes for the eyes. Since there’s no extra texture this time, holes will be just enough. You can change the shape of the eyes if you want to, the example above is there just so you can paint a better picture of what your project should look like. After you finish with the eyes, you can start working on the mouth. Our suggestion would be to carve the full mouth hole first and work your way around the teeth afterward. Furthermore, you could carve the teeth all attached to each other and then carve the spaces between them instead of trying to carve them separately from the start. 11. Cat, Moon, And Fishbone – Cute Pumpkin Carving Ideas One of the best parts about this pumpkin carving design is that creating it shouldn’t take you a lot of time, and it certainly doesn’t require you to be a Michelangelo with a hammer and a chisel. There’s no varying carving depth, everything is just drilled to the core, so that should be a relief. If you want the best results for this design, make sure to use a stencil to draw the pattern on the pumpkin, or some transfer paper, whichever you see fit. 12. Creeping Halloween Cat Cat – Easy Pumpkin CarvingFor this design, you can either draw a stencil of the cat’s face on the pumpkin and use darker colors or higher contrast to mark areas where you need to cut deeper. Trust us, this little tip could save you from a lot of headaches, considering that you won’t have to guess which line was a deep cut, and which one was a shallow one or stare at the picture while you’re carving this design into your pumpkin. Obviously, you can add various things to it if you’re feeling creative. 9. Creepy Grin – Pumpkin Carving It really depends on the pumpkin, the carving, and a bunch of other factors,' says Marc Evan, co-founder of Brooklyn, NYC-based, Maniac Pumpkin Carvers.

I recently learned from DIY blogger, Stephanie Hanna that you can carve foam craft pumpkins with a hot knife. I own a wood burning set from a previous The Crafter's Box kit that includes a blade so I tried my hand at carving craft pumpkins and am in love with the results and the simple fact that I can bring them out year after year!It could be intimidating at first, you know, staring at a blank canvas (i.e., your uncarved pumpkin), but with the right attitude, we can transform it into something jaw-dropping. 30 Inspiring Pumpkin Carving Ideas Avoid using real candles: The heat from real flames can cook the pumpkin, drying it out and speeding up the decay process. Using battery powered candles can provide the same lighting effect without the negative impact. This way, you can also try out different color lights! Choose the Right Pumpkin: Look for a pumpkin with a smooth surface and a flat bottom so it sits well. The size of your pumpkin should match the size of the design you have chosen.

Time to get carving. Use your sharp knife to follow the dotted lines, and don’t be tempted to cut in big slices. Keep your knife movements small and steady, and work your way through the wall of the pumpkin without punching through and slicing a bigger cut than you intended. Once the interior of your pumpkin is free of pumpkin bits, pat it dry with some paper towels, and get ready to learn how to carve a pumpkin.Once you've carved your masterpiece, these pumpkins can be used as striking decoration pieces. Place a candle or a light inside to highlight the ghostly face and create that unforgettable Halloween ambiance. These cauldrons of light can be positioned in your house, on the porch, or as a centerpiece for a Halloween party. HOW TO PRINT THESE PUMPKIN CARVING STENCILS