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Intricate pumpkin carving -what do you use and how do you do it ?

17 replies

brimfull · 27/10/2010 21:37

last yr was so impressed by peeps on here and at a party I went to
pumpkins were amazing

i want to impress this yr

help me please

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WarriorQueen · 27/10/2010 21:41

listening intently.......

brimfull · 27/10/2010 21:43

I'm thinking heated laser beams Grin

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meltedmarsbars · 27/10/2010 21:43

This is in Style and Beauty!

Are you going to wear it? Hmm

scurryfunge · 27/10/2010 21:44

I pick up templates off the internet....try and go for the free ones.

I bought a pumpkin carving kit which makes things easier.

You place the printed template over the pumpkin and score holes through the pattern to develop the outline. Then cut from that. I'm sure there will be a youtube demo somewhere as I'm not very good at explaining.[hgrin]

brimfull · 27/10/2010 21:46

by pumpkin carving kit do you mean a plastic assortment like this ?
cos i don't think that would heplme

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scurryfunge · 27/10/2010 21:49

Mine has a few more metal knives in it...I'll have a google....hold on Smile

DunderMifflin · 27/10/2010 21:52

scurryfunge is right - this is what we did and it turned out really well.

my expert toolkit was as follows;

drawing pin (to make the holes through the template)
small pointy knife
breadknife
thin veg peeler
spoon to scrape out the insides
scissors to cut the worst of the fibres

my dh said i'd missed my calling when he saw me in action! [hgrin]

brimfull · 27/10/2010 21:54

so template is the key then

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scurryfunge · 27/10/2010 22:00

This one is simple and similar to the saws I have.

brimfull · 28/10/2010 00:25

thanks scurry ,think i might have all the stuff to do one

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BitOfFunderthepatio · 28/10/2010 00:32

Vinegartits is the master of pumpkin-carving- have you seen hers?

DioneTheDiabolist · 28/10/2010 00:38

A Dremel (sp?) is brilliant for intricate pumkin carving. Just make sure you do it outside.

ruthie76 · 28/10/2010 09:10

I have two to attack (sorry Carve) this year.
Will have to check out internet for templates or else they will be v amateur.

My mum thought they were just what I needed!

My issue though is what to do with the insides. Had previously made pumpkin soup - it was rotten. Any ideas what to do with the flesh - can't stand the waste of it but hate the taste!

MinnieMummy · 28/10/2010 09:18

yy to templates and carving kits. Waitrose were selling them last year - tools plus a book of templates for approx £5 I think. Good fun and made me feel vaguely creative but not great for younger DCs as it's a but fiddly/dangerous for smaller hands.

anonymousbrainsnatcher · 28/10/2010 09:20

We printed templates off the internet and now have two absolutely fantastic really stylish and scary pumpkins!!!!

Hulababy · 28/10/2010 09:28

I have three pumpkins here to hollow out so that DD and her two young firneds (the other two are only 5y and 3y) can carve them out this weekend.

What is the easiest way to hollow them out?

woopsidaisy · 28/10/2010 12:13

I use this site.Just print off the one you want and go for it! I use the kit linked above,Tesco do it.Works fine.They always look great when done,and mine get loads of compliments,Wink.

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