Have you been carving your Halloween Jack-o-Lanterns the same way your parents did decades ago? Are you itching to try some more modern techniques, but don't know how to get started? Learn how to carve one in a really different way this year.
Personally, I am smitten with the power tools method of using a Sawzall and a drill with a hole-boring bit, but that takes a bit of nerve. And power tools. But it is really fast. In this video, we are concentrating on the finished look and how to make your Jack-o-Lantern really stand out for its clever design.
Dave Hax has some simple techniques to get you started on updating your pumpkins with the tricks of selective carving depths, using discarded pumpkin parts, and repositioning the classic orientation. The secret for making your Jack-o-Lantern scary and different is the teeth, so pay attention to these techniques.