The pumpkin is the quintessential Halloween symbol. Large, small, dark-looking or with nice drawings. Its decoration can be simple or complicated. The possibilities are as many as your imagination dictates.
Making a Halloween pumpkin is a very fun activity to do as a family And the result is spectacular. In addition, there is no terrifying party worth its salt in which this decorative element is not present. So let's get to work!
How to make a Halloween pumpkin with children
The first thing you should do is go buy the pumpkin. Let your children accompany you and choose one that you all like. Try that the base is flat to stand upright. The smoother it is, the easier it will be to carve, although, personally, I like the rougher ones because they give a darker look.
Make a cut in the top of the pumpkin to lift a lid. Through the resulting hole will be where you must empty the pulp of the pumpkin. This part is not dangerous and can be done by children with the help of a spoon. Do not forget to save the pulp to use it in a cooking recipe.
Once the gourd is empty, use a marker to draw the design that you like the most. This part can also be done by children. The traditional thing is to draw a face, but if you want something more original you can make any drawing that your children or you can think of. Once the design is decided, cut with the help of a knife or cutter. Some people paint them, draw catrinas or put different accessories on them such as glasses or hats. That already depends on the creativity and tastes of each one.
To make the pumpkin look more terrifying at night, stick a lit candle inside.