Pumpkin carving tools

You might already have all the pumpkin carving tools you need right in your own home.

For the first few years of dedicated pumpkin carving, I repeatedly purchased the $5 carving sets that came with a book of templates. Don't get me wrong - I love these sets. {As you will soon see} However, as my skills began to expand, I realized that some tools are better replaced with more robust tools. Even for beginners, some of these tools will make your life a whole lot easier. That being said, here is what you need to build a pumpkin carving tool box. First, buy a plastic bin to hold…

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While those inexpensive pumpkin carving kits you see at the grocery store may seem appealing, they're actually not your best bet.

Want to have some fun with your power tools this Halloween? Put them to use carving pumpkins! You just might be surprised how much fun you'll have carving pumpkins with power tools.

For a faster way to carve pumpkins this October, look no further than your workshop. These are 9 pumpkin carving power tools that you may already have handy.

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Learn how to carve pumpkins using this technique developed by professional carvers and perfected by the Martha Stewart team. Whether you tackle an elaborate design or put your own spin a classic, you'll create pretty, playful—and sometimes spooky—scenes to add an eerie element to your autumn aesthetic.