How Did People Start Carving Halloween Pumpkins?
Irish immigrants brought the tradition of carving pumpkins to America, although their original jack-o’-lanterns were made from big turnips and potatoes – not pumpkins. The root of this tradition is in the centuries-old Irish folktale about Stingy Jack, who tricked the devil but was not allowed into heaven. When he died, he was doomed to roam the earth with burning coal to light his way, which Jack put into a hollowed-out turnip. They called him “Jack of the Lantern,” from where the current name comes.
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When To Carve A Pumpkin For Halloween?
You can carve your pumpkin about five days in advance. Although some sources state that you can carve a pumpkin a week or more before Halloween, the gourd starts deteriorating when cut open. To have a nice-looking jack-o-lantern on Halloween night, don’t carve your masterpiece any earlier than five days before. Once you cut open and carve your pumpkin, the breakdown process begins. How fast that happens depends on a number of factors, but generally, pumpkins only look good for about three to five days after you carve them.
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How To Make A Carved Pumpkin Last Longer?
Cut a hole in the back and not the top. Leaving the stem intact can help delay rotting and wilting.
Wrap it up. Instead of leaving it on the front step all the time, when it’s not lit or on display, wrap it snugly with plastic wrap and put it in a cool spot – the refrigerator is great.
Spray the carved pumpkin. Another way to slow down the rot and mold growth is to spray your pumpkin with diluted lemon juice or vinegar.
Soak it. If you notice your squash starting to look a little sad, soak it in ice water with a tablespoon or two of bleach to give it a few more days of good-looking carved glory.
Seal the edges. Smear some petroleum jelly on all the cut surfaces to prevent them from drying out.
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What Are The Easiest Pumpkins To Carve?
There are two main pumpkin varieties best suitable for carving, unlike pie pumpkins, they are thinner and have less guts. Autumn Gold pumpkins weigh from 8 to 10 pounds; they turn golden-orange before getting completely ripe. Second variety are hobbit pumpkins, they weigh around 10 or 12 pounds and are simply perfect for your Halloween creation.
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How To Carve A Simple Pumpkin Face?
Take a clean, dry pumpkin and place it on your work surface. Using a pencil or pen, mark the line all the way around the pumpkin where you will cut off the top. Carefully cut out the top of the pumpkin and set it aside for later. Use a spoon to scoop out all of the seeds and stringy pulp from the inside. With a pen or pencil, mark the basic face design on the outside of the pumpkin. The easiest design uses triangles for the eyes and nose. The mouth is a wide smile with a few teeth sticking up into the open mouth. If you have trouble with the mouth, an option is to cut it out of paper, tape it to the pumpkin, and then trace the design. Cut out the eyes, nose, and mouth using a small, sharp knife or a pumpkin carving kit. Put a candle or tealight inside and replace the top.
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