Pumpkin Etching

Using a knife cut a hole on the bottom.
Pumpkin etching. It s my favorite thing ever. Perfect for halloween thanksgiving and fall decorating. Etching allows you to cut a pumpkin without cutting through. Use a spoon or scraper to scoop out all the flesh pulp and seeds.
It s easy to etch your pumpkins. Reduce or enlarge as needed. For that you need some seeds dirt and a sunny spot. Why etch a pumpkin.
When a candle is placed inside it glows and illuminates the etched design. Scoop out the flesh and seeds. Tape the pattern to your pumpkin. Evette rios shows you how.
The fun starts when you finally get a pumpkin on your vine. This look is perfect for someone who is a bit tired of carving goofy faces on pumpkins. Start your seeds in the spring indoor or outdoor depending on where you live. Trim the pattern leaving a inch border around the design.
Have you ever used a dremel for carving. Use a non serrated paring knife to pierce through the paper and cut along the outlines of the pattern. Your first step in etching your pumpkin is to grow your pumpkin. Place the pumpkin on a flat surface safe for cutting.
Choose a pumpkin that s sturdy and wide enough fit the image you re etching.