#Tricky test 2 shake the smaller pumpkin full

Reassemble the parts with toothpicks, and set on top of leaf feet.Дecide which side of the squash will be the front. Carve out the bottom of the mouth (save some rind for the eyes) smooth the edges with a peeler (use a shaving as the tongue). (Tip: If the pumpkin isn't completely ripe, try using the tip of the knife to create small notches in the pumpkin where you'll be inserting the teeth.) Complete the look by turning the mini pumpkins upside down and placing them in front of the zombie head to look like hands.Д¬ut three acorn squashes in half crosswise, curving upward for a mouth. Press the cleaned seeds directly into the mouth, positioning them in different directions. Gently press a peppercorn into the center of each to create pupils.

Spear each eyeball with a toothpick and attach them to the tops of the eye cutouts. Use a melon baller to carve out two round eyeballs from the fleshy side of the pumpkin scraps. Wipe away any excess marker with a damp paper towel. Carve out with the craft knife and save the scraps. With a washable marker, draw two large ovals for eyes (position them slightly tilted towards each other for a sweeter, less scary look) and a wide, slightly lopsided mouth. Rinse a handful of the seeds (about 16 or so), pat dry and set aside. Scrape away any extra flesh with the spoon. Using a craft knife, cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin and hollow out the inside. Place the witch hat on top, securing with bobby pins at the back, if necessary. Create the witch's mane by pressing on Spanish moss, adding enough so the orange rind is covered. Spread a bead of hot glue along the top and sides of the pumpkin where you want the hairline to be. Press each acorn into the flesh of an eye socket until it's secured. Remove the cap from two acorns and discard. Be careful not to poke all the way through to the inside of the pumpkin. With the tip of the craft knife, scrape away the top layer of rind to reveal the lighter flesh underneath. Try following the natural ribs of the pumpkin as a guide when deciding where to place the facial features, like the raised eyebrows or the curved mouth. Using the washable marker, draw on eyes, eyebrows and a mouth. (Tip: If the pumpkin wobbles, try securing an acorn or two at the base with hot glue to create anchoring feet). When youвЂ™ve got the seeds all pulled off, rinse them under cold water, then spread them on the dish towel to dry a bit before you roast them.Position the pumpkin so the stem is centered where the nose should sit.

#Tricky test 2 shake the smaller pumpkin full

Use your fingers to separate the seeds from the pulp and fiber, and put the seeds in the colander (the stringy stuff is actually full of nutrients, so itвЂ™s OK if a little stays on).Put all the pumpkin seeds and stringy stuff into the bowl and fill it with water. Use the spoon and your hands to scrape and pull all the seeds and stringy stuff (this is pulp and fiber) out of the pumpkin.Ask your adult to use the knife to cut around the top of the pumpkin, making a lid with the stem in the middle. Cover your work surface with newspaper to protect it and keep your pumpkin from slipping.This is a very fun (and kind of weird) job. Before you can roast and eat its yummy seeds-and before you can turn it into a spooky jack-oвЂ™-lantern!-you need to get the inside of your pumpkin out.