5 pumpkin-carving tips from Chicago master carver Robert Childers

Halloween is coming!!



Today we are going to see 5 tips for pumpkin-carving, there we go..!!!

 Choose the right pumpkin. Shape, size and weight are all important when it comes to choosing the perfect pumpkin, and it all depends on what you want to do with it. Heavier pumpkins will likely have thicker walls, necessary for intricate carvings.

 Choose your style. Childers and other maser pumpkin carvers tend to carve shapes and faces into the pumpkins rather than cutting them out.

Pick your design. Once you chose what kind of pumpkin you want to carve, knowing the design you want is key. You may not be able to carve crazy faces into pumpkins just yet, ME NO! WHO ELSE? :-) but Childers recommends starting with something simple and practicing. It’s also important to trace your design on the pumpkin before you dig in.

Get the right tools. The pumpkin carving kits sold in stores this time of year are not ideal; Childers suggests you go to an art store to get your necessary tools. Loop tools, X-acto knives and scouring pads are the best options you can have.

 Use shadows to your advantage. Using a light right above your pumpkin will show you where the shadows will happen. Shadows have the ability to make pumpkins look extra creepy, so seeing where they’ll fall and playing into the shadows while carving is key.

After this tips I gotta go to carve my pumpkin, Have fun!