Thaindian News

By Meena Kar
Oct 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Its the Halloween month and people all over the world are busy planning the pumpkin pattern on the big day. While the web is abuzz with various wacky designs, it is essential to understand that the choice of the pumpkin and the arrangement of the right equipment for the carving, also plays a role in making the perfect Halloween symbol.

For all those who plan to bring in the horror movie feel to the pumpkin carving, it is important that the right sized pumpkin is selected for the purpose. This year some of the trends that have emerged so far on the web are bats (not exactly the Batman one), faces and insects. While a design of a spider on a glowing pumpkin might appeal to many, only experts in the field are expected to get it right. A more simpler version of the bat might be the choice for those who are just getting started.

Among some of the more complex designs on the pumpkins that are the ones with the faces of god. Various websites have also put on sale the stencils that one needs to make these complex designs which include skulls and even celebrity faces. Oblong pumpkins are preferable when it comes to making faces on the pumpkins. One should also select pumpkins with think skins so that the designs have better depth and the pumpkin is easier to carve. To increase the longevity of the carved pumpkin, one should keep the fruit in moist and cool conditions. Strategically placed mirrors can also help increase the scare factor of the bane of the Halloween party.