Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

Grab the paper bag at the corner and start twisting it tightly until you make a stem. You can shape it in any way that you would like. I leave an inch for it to fan out and let them dry. Take the pumpkin of your choice, pick out your stem and hot glue it […]

Eat Them! Make pumpkin pie. The “meat” inside a pumpkin, once the seeds and stringy interior have been scooped out, can be made into fresh pumpkin puree and used in a pie. Make pumpkin soup. Make a pumpkin spice latte with actual pumpkin. Roast pumpkin seeds. Make vegetable stock. Make pumpkin bread. What can I […]

Rubbing the inside, cutouts, and the bottom of the lid with petroleum jelly. Spraying clear coat paint on the inside, the underside of the cover, and the cutouts. Soaking the Jack-o’-lantern in a bleach bath. Spraying the pumpkin a few times a week with a bleach solution. What do you seal a pumpkin with? The […]

How to Carve Your Pumpkin Like a Pro Plan the Carving Event for When You Have the Time. Think about Where to Make the Hole. Make a Plan. Draw the Design Directly Onto the Pumpkin. Start with Big Rough Cuts. Etching for Shading. Use Whatever Tools You Can Find to Do the Job. Light it […]

Submerge your creation in a bucket filled with water and 2/3 cup of bleach. Leave the pumpkin there to soak for up to 24 hours. After carving your pumpkin, give it a bleach-water bath to preserve it longer. What happens if you soak a pumpkin in bleach? Soak the pumpkin in a bleach solution. The […]

The salaries of Professional Pumpkin Carvers in the US range from $19,800 to $47,330 , with a median salary of $29,630 . The middle 60% of Professional Pumpkin Carvers makes $29,630, with the top 80% making $47,330. Are there professional pumpkin carvers? The Power of the Pumpkin Maniac is one of very few professional pumpkin […]

I love Munchkin Pumpkins – they are cute and super easy to carve/scoop out… no masses of stinky pumpkins to get rid of. Can mini pumpkins be carved? Carving a mini jack o’ lantern is essentially the same as creating one of the standard sizes. There are a few things to keep in mind to […]

Step 2. Start cutting from the bottom, not the top. Michael Natiello, pumpkin carving pro and creative director for The Great Jack-o’-Lantern Blaze, says cutting your “lid” from the bottom of the pumpkin helps prevent the sides from caving in later. What is the bottom of a pumpkin? The bottom of the pumpkin, where the […]

To make pumpkin pie straight from a pumpkin, start by cutting a round cap out of the top of the pumpkin and then scooping out the stringy insides and seeds. Then, cut the remaining pumpkin shell into small cubes or slices and boil them over medium heat until they’re soft. What part of the pumpkin […]

The surface of a pumpkin is kind of like a white board. I found the I had the best results when I was decorating the pumpkins with Sharpie markers. Permanent markers really adhere to the pumpkin skin. I love this variety pack of Sharpies – so you have every width of marker to work with […]

PEEL it using a knife (oven method) or your fingers (microwave method). Either chop (oven) or purée the pumpkin flesh (microwave), depending what you are using it for. If you intend to purée, pumpkin can be cooked longer, making it much, much easier to peel the skin. How do you peel a mini pumpkin? Place […]

The Only 2 Tools You Need for Pumpkin Carving A Serrated Vegetable Knife. A Hacked Soup Ladle. How do you carve pumpkins without a pumpkin tool? Craft knife: A craft knife works well for carving out intricate pattern work. Gutting tools: Use a large ice cream scoop or spoon to scrape out the insides of […]

Even the most detailed designs can be accomplished when carving a pumpkin with a Dremel Cordless Rotary Tool. What is the best tool to carve a pumpkin? Small paring knives are great for carving designs into the pumpkin. Pumpkin-carving kits, made specifically for kids or adults, are another good source. Battery-operated, pumpkin-carving knives also make […]

Cut a wide hole in the bottom of a pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and flesh. Using a pen, trace the inside of different-size star cookie cutters onto the pumpkin in a random pattern. Place each cookie cutter on the corresponding shape and tap lightly with a rubber mallet until it cuts through the […]

Cut the stem from a fresh pumpkin. Take a knife and cut a circle around the stem. Pull the cutout stem away from the pumpkin. Cut excess pumpkin away from the stem. How do you remove the stem from a pumpkin? Use a sharp knife to carefully cut the around the outline of the pumpkin […]

Hold the broken edges together and place the stake or splint along the edge. Wrap closely with a stretchy binding such as nylons, plant tape, or even electrical tape. The binding needs to have some give so the stem can grow. Brace the stem if it is dangling so there is no additional pressure on […]

A pumpkin has a stem, which is called a peduncle. What is pumpkin stem made of? The xylem (support tissue) is composed of protoxylem and metaxylem. Pumpkin stems, however, are atypical for dicots since they have phloem on both sides of the vascular bundle instead of just outside. Most Cucurbita stems are hollow and pentangular. […]

It is super easy to preserve pumpkin stems. Even if it’s past the Fall Season, you can save your pumpkin stems for next year, which is what I am doing. How do you keep a pumpkin stem from rotting? How to Keep Pumpkins from Rotting Don’t cut the top off. Clean the inside after carving. […]

Conserve your painted design by spraying your pumpkins with a coat of clear craft sealer. This coating will protect the pumpkin’s surface from the elements, particularly if your gourds are displayed outside. Let the sealer dry completely. How do you keep a painted pumpkin from chipping? Apply a sealer (optional). Though this is optional, applying […]

Tacky Glue by Aleene’s It is best to use tacky glue with your pumpkins. Can you use hot glue on a pumpkin? You would want a sturdy glue or hot glue gun for best results, but you can glue your notions to your pumpkin any way that suits your fancy. This is a great way […]