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Step 1
Before starting, gather the following materials: a large knife, a small knife, a tablespoon, a pen, a washcloth, and a pumpkin.
With your large knife, cut the top part of the pumpkin off. This will be the 'lid' that you'll put back on when the pumpkin is finished.
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Step 2
Take your smaller knife and cut a circle around the top (about 1 inch from the outside edge) so you can access the inside of the pumpkin.
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Step 3
Take off the top part you cut out.
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Step 4
With a tablespoon start to scoop out the insides of the pumpkin.
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Step 5
Scoop out all of the insides so there are no stringy bits left inside the pumpkin.
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Step 6
Draw a face on the outside of the pumpkin with a pen.
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Step 7
With the small knife, slowly cut out the face you drew. Remember to be careful with the knife.
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Step 8
Push out the parts of the face you don't need.
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Step 9
After cutting out the eyes, nose and mouth, make any touch ups you need with the small knife.
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Step 10
Use a slightly damp washcloth to wipe off any remaining marks from the pen.
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Step 11
Place a candle inside the pumpkin and place its 'lid' on top.
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Step 12
Voila! You have finished your easy yet spooky Halloween pumpkin.
How to Carve a Jack-o'-Lantern (Easy)
With Halloween only a few weeks away, it's time to get out the ol' carving knife and start making some Jack-o'-lanterns. If you're new to pumpkin carving, this is a tutorial for how to make a basic Jack-o'-lantern. If you're looking for something more complicated, check out this Jack-o'-lantern with spooky eyes.
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