There's nothing like a great jack-o-lantern to lure trick-or-treaters to your home. But, like anything in life, a great jack-o-lantern starts with a great canvas. Find a pumpkin that has smooth, orange skin, sits on a flat surface, and is firm. Its stem should be at least two inches long. Now that you've found your perfect pumpkin, here's how to carve it.
You will need:
• A small, serrated knife
• An ice cream scooper or kitchen spoon
• Vaseline
• Felt-tip marker or stencil
• Newspaper
Optional:
• Thumb tacks or push pins
• Stencil
• Fork
• Candle
To discover the five steps to jack-o'-lantern supremacy, and to watch an instructional video, head over to Babble.com.
