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Il

I am going to have a couple pumpkins between 100 and 200 pounds to care this year for Halloween any pictures or suggestions or which tools to use for these big pumpkins??

Thanks Tucker

9/9/2010 11:21:13 AM

Western PA

Clay loops work descent. You can get them at the craft store. God post , I would like to hear what other people have to suggest.

9/9/2010 11:25:48 AM

Western PA

Spelling error in last post, should say, good post, not god post.

9/9/2010 11:27:17 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

It really depends on the texture of the fruit..Some are like carving a soft cheese. I have had other that are like a water logged and rotting wood that you just say its a jack o lantern

9/9/2010 1:10:42 PM

ExtremeVegetables.com

Clay loops work best.
I carved this one using only a grapefruit spoon and a kitchen knife.
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/displayphoto.asp?pid=4794&gid=-38707

9/10/2010 6:40:16 AM

Corbin, KY

I carved this one with woodcarving tools and a knife. It was my first pumpkin sculpture. I am looking into some clay loops, I think they would speed things up.
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=144625

9/10/2010 9:59:05 AM

Il

Awesome carvings, anyone else??

9/10/2010 2:58:08 PM

Jamestown, NY

I use loop blades for an exacto knife for roughing but most of the work is done with a lemon zester. I use a knife for doing through holes and a melon baller for pupils.
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/DisplayPhoto.asp?pid=6428

9/10/2010 5:45:30 PM

Ohio

wonder if a dremel tool would work?,,, seriously!,,lol,, get the right attachment and keep the Dremel motor dry somehow just might speed up the process?,,what you guys think?,,,ha!

9/10/2010 8:54:20 PM