How to Use Pumpkin Carving Patterns: A Master Pumpkin Carver's Tips!

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Directions

Wipe down the pumpkin with an antibacterial wipe to protect from rot-inducing bacteria.
Cut a rectangular 'door' in the back of the pumpkin (do not cut around the stem to avoid killing the pumpkin).
Scoop out the inside of the pumpkin using an old CD.
Place your pumpkin carving pattern on top of your graphite transfer paper and pin it onto your pumpkin.
Draw over the pattern with the ballpoint pen, making sure to get all the lines.
Remove the pattern and transfer paper.
Go over all the lines with the Sharpie.
Fill in all the black areas with your sharpie.
Use your acrylic paint and paintbrush to paint the areas that you want painted.
Use the linoleum cutter to go around the outside of the image, plus any other areas you want defined, to let light shine through.
Scoop out bigger areas of the pumpkin skin using the ribbon tool for areas that should appear bright or white without cutting a hole.
Use your serrated knife to carve out the pieces of the pumpkin where you want holes.