But on the inside, the new device presents a different idea altogether. Like the first Light Phone, it doesn't invite you to fiddle idly with it. Like its predecessor, the new Light Phone II - available today for $350 - leans heavily into mindfulness mantras with packaging exhortations to "appreciate your time, life is right now." The device I tried came in a matte and muted dark grey, the opposite of my slick, shiny iPhone. The credit-card-sized phone made calls and stored a couple of numbers on speed dial. It was released in 2017 via Kickstarter for $150. You're either plugged into the Matrix or a radical disconnector - all-in or all-out They speak to the idea that we don't yet have good models for living balanced digital lives. It's better to think of these as emergency phones, a backup for a jaunt into the woods, but hardly a practical daily communication device.īoth approaches are scratching at a real problem - our collective smartphone addiction - but neither are truly sustainable options for most people. The idea is the same: going cold turkey from smartphone conveniences and voluntarily regressing to the days of voice calls and T9 texting. It could be the shameless nostalgia play of the re-released Nokia 3310 or the fancier, pricier Punkt MP02. The other option is an app-less feature phone - a dumb phone. The downside with these devices is that they might just provide the worst of both worlds: all the distractions and little usability. The theory is that you can still do anything you could on an iPhone, but because it's so unappealing to use, you won't dig it out unless you have to. See: the Palm phone with its 3.3-inch screen, or the Unihertz Jelly Pro whose display measures 2.45 inches. The first is to give you everything you'd usually get in a smartphone, in a tiny and unenjoyable format. So far, there have been two main approaches. For most people, it's a simpler device to use on weekends and vacations if you can pull it off, it might replace your Apple or Android handset completely. A minimalist phone that lets you disconnect without feeling totally rudderless. Every now and then, a designer decides we all need to spend less time on our phones and sets out to fix that by making us a second phone.Įxcept not a full bells-and-whistles smartphone. Though it’s the same displacement, the 3.0-liter V-6 is also more powerful, up to 240 from 200 hp. It’s by no means a rocket, but its appeal is much broader, just in time for the highest interest in four-cylinders we’ve seen in decades. Between the larger engine and six-speed, the 2009 is a whole new deal. The first Escape’s 2.0-liter just wasn’t powerful enough, and the 2.3-liter made it a more viable model, but it was poky and not a good choice for anyone who wanted to drive in hilly country and/or with a full load. Perhaps the most relevant change for 2009 is the new 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which produces 171 horsepower, a healthy 12 percent improvement over the 2.3-liter’s 153 hp. With the automatic transmission and either engine, you get your choice of front- or all-wheel drive. Now the automatic is a six-speed, and you can still get a five-speed manual with the base four-cylinder and front-wheel drive. The 2008’s 2.3-liter four-cylinder and a 3.0-liter V-6 both teamed with a four-speed automatic transmission in a market that was moving toward five- and six-speed automatics (or CVTs). The Escape’s new drivetrains were overdue. An electronic stability system is standard on both front- and all-wheel-drive models, and that lends confidence. I must say, though, the new suspension tuning and rear stabilizer bar seem to decrease the body roll and make the Escape feel a little more grounded. The Escape is maneuverable and handles reasonably well, though it has always felt a bit more top-heavy to me than many car-based compacts, and the rollover rating detailed in the Safety section below supports this notion. It damps out the harshest road surfaces better than the 2008 and the 2009 Jeep Patriot, a close American-made competitor. Like most unibody SUVs, it’s still firm, but it isn’t bouncy like the truck-based, body-on-frame type used to be. Thanks to changes in shock-absorber tuning for 2009, the Escape rides better than ever. Seventeen-inchers are optional on all Escapes except the XLS, which can upgrade to aluminum, but only with a 16-inch diameter. Fog lights are standard on the two higher trims.Īll models come with 16-inch wheels they’re steel on the XLS and varying styles of aluminum alloy on the higher trim levels. If you like the shiny stuff, you can get it on a Limited, too, with the optional Chrome Appearance Package, which my Escape Limited had. The top trim level, the Limited, is all body-colored, with standard black roof rails. The lower two of three trim levels, the XLS and XLT have the full chrome treatment, including the grille, the roof rails (standard on the XLT) and the trim above the rear license plate. Both are steps to improve aerodynamics and thus efficiency. There are no cosmetic changes for 2009, but Ford has reworked the spoiler under the front bumper and added rear tire spoilers, which look like squat little mudflaps in front of the rear wheels. With the exception of the Jeep Patriot, compact SUVs seem to be going in a more refined, less tough styling direction - while still trying not to be too cute - with some success. If you like the effect on those cars, you’ll probably like it here. It looks more like a Ford Explorer now, but with a plunging chrome grille in some trim levels that would be equally at home on a Volkswagen or Audi. The Escape was the most traditionally SUV-looking compact SUV when it first came out, and with its 2008 restyling it took another step away from cute and toward ute. I drove two Escape XLTs: a four-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a V-6 with all-wheel drive. (See a side-by-side comparison with the 2008 model). The most efficient Escape is a hybrid version, which is detailed in a separate review. Despite the increase in power from the four- and six-cylinder engines, the Escape gets better mileage. The 2008 model year brought interior and exterior styling upgrades and a quieter cabin, and 2009 brings two long-overdue milestones: improved drivetrains and higher crash-test ratings. Though it has some shortcomings, incremental improvements make it more attractive every year. The Escape has been one of the best-selling compact SUVs for close to a decade, along with the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. To see what’s new for 2010, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years. Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. Editor’s note: This review was written in October 2008 about the 2009 Ford Escape. The large LinnStrument model displays 16 steps at a time of 32, whereas the smaller LinnStrument 128 displays 8 steps at a time of 32. Step Sequencer - Use LinnStrument's RGB note pads as a powerful 2-track step sequencer with per-note velocity/duration/bend/y-axis values, any time signature, independent track step sizes and loop lengths, scales/drums/notes views, reverse play, live play while sequence plays, swing timing and more. More: More About LinnStrument's Smart MIDI We also provide a free MPE sound library for Apple's MainStage and Logic, plus a free license for the excellent MPE-compatible DAW Bitwig 8-Track. LinnStrument's official synth is the excellent and free Surge XT, which includes a library of sounds optimized for LinnStrument. It's already supported in a long list of major software and hardware instruments. To also perform fully polyphonic pitch slides and Y-axis gestures, you'll need a synth that's compatible with MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression), a new MIDI standard that uses a separate MIDI channel for each touch. And LinnStrument gets around MIDI's one-channel Pitch Bend limitations by automatically quantizing polyphonic pitch slides to semitones, while leaving solo pitch slides continuous. LinnStrument sends standard MIDI messages over its USB or MIDI output jacks, and is configured by default to work out-of-the-box over a single MIDI channel for compatibility with every MIDI sound generator in existence, but with the advantages over a MIDI keyboard of performed vibrato, note-to-note pitch slides, polyphonic pressure sensing, and forward/backward touch control. Or if you're a piano keyboard player, do what many LinnStrument players do: place LinnStrument behind your keyboard for expressive solo performance with your right hand. Alternatively, you can light any scale and in any of 10 colors. To make it easy to find the right notes, the scale notes are lit, with all the C note pads lit in a different color and having a Braille-size bump for tactile feedback. 3) 5 octaves (on the large model) fit in a playing surface that's only 18.7 inches (475 mm) wide. 2) There are multiple instances of each pitch, permitting solo and accompaniment play in the same pitch range, and a variety of fingerings for each chord or scale. The Fourths String Layout has other advantages over the piano keyboard: 1) It's isomorphic, meaning that the same chord or scale fingering works in all musical keys. This note arrangement is called the 4ths String Layout and is fast becoming a new standard for expressive musical control, used in Ableton Push, Roli's LightPad Block, a variety of iPad apps and now over 4400 LinnStruments sold. By default they are tuned in musical fourths (five semitones), like a bass guitar with 8 strings. You can tune the rows like a guitar, violin or however you wish. Each row is a series of consecutive semitones, so bends and pitch slides are simple and intuitive: play a note, slide left or right to the destination note, then wiggle it for vibrato. Meanwhile, students and teachers can save up to 40 percent off the standard price.So LinnStrument's notes are arranged as on any stringed instrument. Current Live owners will see their Push price after logging into their account, but based on the bundle prices, it should be around $560.Ībleton allows customers to spread the cost of Live or Push over six months at the discounted rate. As for the bundle of Live 11 Suite and Push, that will run you $1,118 (down from $1,548). Live 11 and the controller will set you back $918 (was $1,248). The Live Intro 11 and Push package costs $639 (down from $898). If you don't already own Live 11 but want to pick up Push, you'll need to buy them as a bundle. You'll be able to use Push to play and tweak samples, step sequence your creative ideas and record your creations. In fact, the company confirmed to Engadget this is the first time it has cut the price of the controller since 2016. Meanwhile, it's rare to see Ableton offering a discount on the Push controller, which has deep integration with Live. Current Live users can get 20 percent off upgrades too. You'll get access to more than 5,000 sounds, along with more audio and MIDI effects and extra software instruments. The bundle includes unlimited audio and MIDI tracks, as well as unlimited scenes and more than 1,800 sounds.Īt the top end is the Live 11 Suite, which is down from $749 to $599. If you're ready for something more full featured, consider the Live 11 Standard package, the price of which Ableton has lowered from $449 to $359. Some people keep a heat source like an engine block heater near the windshield reservoir at night when the car is not running. If you are in an area which frequently experiences extreme cold weather in the winter, your garage door should be insulated as well (it makes a huge difference). If you have a garage, that’s where your car should be when you are not using it. One of the best ways to keep your windshield wiper fluid from freezing is to store it someplace warm. What Is the Best Way to Keep Washer Fluid From Freezing? First, here are some ideas on how to keep windshield washer fluid from freezing. If it has already frozen, we have some thoughts on how to get you out of trouble. So how do you stop windshield wiper fluid from freezing? If your windshield wiper fluid has never frozen, keep reading to learn how to make sure it never does. (Many good, modern formulations won’t freeze, but some still do, especially in the north where the winters can be brutal.) If it freezes, though, it creates a more complicated problem, and you should know what to do when this happens. But what about your windshield wiper fluid? Windshield wiper fluid is one of those components of our car that we rarely worry about until it’s gone. You probably already know that the miraculous fluid known as antifreeze not only helps keep your car cool in the warm months, it also helps prevent your engine from freezing in the cold ones. If you live in an area that has very cold winters, the effects of cold weather on your car is something you always need to be aware of. Seems like an odd issue, but customers talk to us about it more than you would think. Transmission Stop Leak Concentrate (1420).Power Steering Stop Leak Concentrate (1630).Oil Seal Engine Oil Burning & Leak Repair (OS-1).Heavy Duty Rear Main Seal Repair (1040).Engine Oil Stop Leak Concentrate (1010).Pelletized Heavy Duty Stop Leak (PLT11).Radiator Stop Leak 2X Concentrate (1194).It circulates through the engine block and absorbs heat from the engine, then takes that heat away when it passes through the radiator.Ĭoolant also contains additives that help protect against corrosion and cavitation (the formation of bubbles in the liquid). Some also contain colorants, fragrance, and other additives.Ĭoolant, on the other hand, is a liquid used in engines to keep them from overheating. The chemical part of the mixture usually includes alcohols and surfactants, which help to break up dirt and grime so that it can be wiped away easily. Windshield washer fluid is a mixture of water and chemicals that helps to clean your windshield when you spray it on. No, windshield washer fluid and coolant are not the same. Is Windshield Washer Fluid the Same As Coolant? If you’re unsure of how to do any of these steps, or if you think there may be further damage to your car, it’s best to take it to a mechanic or dealership for service. Finally, refill the system with fresh coolant and check for leaks. Then, flush the cooling system with clean water to remove any residual washer fluid. Here’s what you need to do to fix the problem and get your car back on the road.įirst, check the level of your coolant and add more if necessary. If you’ve accidentally put windshield washer fluid in your car’s coolant, don’t panic. Your engine will thank you! What Do I Do If I Put Windshield Washer Fluid in the Coolant? So, next time you’re at the auto parts store, pick up a bottle of Rain-X and add it to your coolant reservoir. It’s an easy way to help prolong the life of your engine and avoid costly repairs down the road. But did you know that you can also use Rain-X in your car’s coolant reservoir?Īdding a few drops of Rain-X to your coolant can help keep your engine running cooler by reducing the amount of water that evaporates from the reservoir. If you’ve ever used Rain-X on your car’s windshield, you know how well it works to repel water. It could save you a lot of money and headaches down the road. So, next time you’re topping off your fluids, make sure you know which one goes where. In fact, it could actually damage your engine if you use it as coolant. The washer fluid is designed to clean your windshield, but it won’t do anything for your engine. But what happens if you put the wrong fluid in?įor example, putting windshield washer fluid in coolant is a big no-no. You just top it off when it’s low and go about your business. If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think twice about what kind of fluid goes into your car. It is important to remove the windshield washer fluid from the coolant as soon as possible. The windshield washer fluid can cause corrosion and clog the radiator. If you put windshield washer fluid in coolant, it will not mix and will float on top of the coolant. He also wrote the USA's most-saved article of 2021, according to Pocket.Ĭhris was a PCWorld columnist for two years. Beyond the web, his work has appeared in the print edition of The New York Times (September 9, 2019) and in PCWorld's print magazines, specifically in the August 2013 and July 2013 editions, where his story was on the cover. With over a decade of writing experience in the field of technology, Chris has written for a variety of publications including The New York Times, Reader's Digest, IDG's PCWorld, Digital Trends, and MakeUseOf. Chris has personally written over 2,000 articles that have been read more than one billion times-and that's just here at How-To Geek. You'll be out of luck if you need to use System Restore to restore your system to an earlier state, so be warned.īear in mind that you'll never get as much space as a drive promises on the box - all of your drives will show the wrong capacity in Windows.Ĭhris Hoffman is the former Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek.
George Ezra - 1.5 million pure album sales Lewis Capaldi - 1.5 million pure album sales Snow Patrol - $175 million concert ticket sales and 14 million records sold (12 million pure album sales)įlorence + The Machine - $125 million concert ticket sales and 8 million records sold (7 million pure album sales)īastille - $50 million concert ticket sales and 10 million records sold (8 million pure album sales)įranz Ferdinand - $40 million concert ticket sales and 9 million records sold (7 million pure album sales) Sam Smith - $150 million concert ticket sales and 30 million records sold (20 million pure album sales)Īrctic Monkeys - $225 million concert ticket sales and 16 million records sold (14 million pure album sales) Mumford & Sons - $250 million concert ticket sales and 20 million records sold (15 million pure album sales) Harry Styles - Over $600 million concert ticket sales and over 5 million pure album salesĬalvin Harris - Over $300 million DJ concert ticket sales and over 10 million albums sold worldwide MUSE - Over $500 million concert ticket sales and 30 million records sold (20 million pure album sales and 15 million singles sales) and over 5 billion Spotify streams and 2.5 billion YouTube streams One Direction - Over $600 million concert ticket sales and 50 million records sold (25 million pure album sales) The most successful breakthrough British recording artists in the 21st Century (Ranked by estimated career touring grosses and record sales and streams)Ĭoldplay - $1.6 billion concert ticket sales and 100 million records sold (70 million pure album sales and 100 million singles sales) and over 16 billion Spotify streams and 18 billion YouTube streamsĮd Sheeran - $1.2 billion concert ticket sales and 150 million records sold worldwide (30 million pure album sales and over 100 million singles)Īdele - $260 million concert ticket sales and 130 million records sold (70 million pure album sales) ".some people are on the pitch.they think it's all is now!" Kenneth Wolstenholme, an English football commentator for the BBC : Matt and Chris attended this match and were happy with the home team advancing to the final - See Instagram post and picĮngland v West Germany at Wembley on 30 July 1966 - FIFA World Cup Final 112,000+ attendance and $6 million gross ticket salesġ: Live Album Recording at Wembley (HAARP)ġ: Live Album Recording at Stadio Olimpicoġ.31 million video views/listens on YouTube the past 28 days: #5 United Kingdomġ.21 million video views/listens on YouTube the past 28 days: #6 ItaliaĢ59K views on YouTube the past 28 days: #6 LondonĢ58K views on YouTube the past 28 days: #7 MilanoĮngland v Denmark at Wembley on 7 July 2021 - UEFA Euro 2020 Semifinal 260,000+ attendance and $20 million gross ticket salesĢ: Career Gigs at Stadio Olimpico - Roma (Italia's national football team's home stadium) - Est. 'Unintended (Acoustic and Piano Lullaby versions)' by Matt Bellamy, published in 2020/2021 Edited Augby muse samuseĪzzurri v Three Lions at Wembley Stadium on 11 July 2021 - UEFA Euro 2020 FinalĬongratulazioni Italia - Te lo sei meritato!įirst performance in Italy took place at a festival on 16 June 2000 at the Ferrari Racetrack in Imola near BolognaĤ: Career Gigs at Wembley - London (England's national football team's home stadium) - Est. 'Ave Maria' by French Romantic Composer Charles Gounod, versions published in 18 1 in C Major, BWV 846, from the Well-Tempered Clavier by Johann Sebastian Bach, first published in 1722: Songs superimposed/based in part on Prelude No. Reach Out (I'll Be There) by the Four Tops covered by The Jaded Hearts Club with Matt on bass recently passed the 1 million streams mark on Spotify and is by far the most viewed JHC video on YouTube with over 300k streams. Undisclosed Desires becomes the fourth MUSE song to surpass 100 million streams each on both Spotify and YouTube after Uprising, Starlight and Madness. It also charted in around 60 global markets on the Apple Music streaming album charts and likely sold several thousand downloads worldwide at digital retailers Apple iTunes and Amazon Music. It could have charted on the non-published 'back catalogue' SNEP chart instead. It may not have been eligible to chart in France because the original album was released more than two years ago and did not contain new tracks. The 20th anniversary of this album also re-entered the Top Albums charts in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Belgium despite not being available on physical formats. Origin of Symmetry entered the official album downloads charts in the following markets in the first week after the remixed and remastered version was released on 18 June 2021: The main difference between the Stealth 700s and the Arctis Nova is the build quality. Like the Arctis pair, the Stealth 700s support simultaneous Bluetooth, too, so you can take calls or listen to music while playing on your Xbox. It works with Windows PCs, too, as long as you have an Xbox Wireless Adapter. The headset supports native wireless with Xbox One, Series X, and Series S, no dongle is required. When it comes to features, the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 headset matches the Arctis Nova and does so at $50 cheaper. Additionally, the headset comes with a Discord-certified ClearCast gen 2 microphone that you can retract back into the headset. The headset itself is stereo, but you can use Windows Sonic Spatial Audio or Dolby Atmos for Headphones on your Xbox Series X to achieve virtual surround sound.Įxternally, the Arctis Nova Pro features SteelSeries’ signature suspended headband - which is very comfortable, even after hours of playing - and large, plushy ear cups. The wide soundscape of the Arctis Nova Pro gives players much more positional awareness in games and, combined with a digital surround sound solution, even more so. Although the frequency range doesn’t reach as high as some audiophile-class headsets, it can still hold its own in the sound department. Internally, the Arctis Nova Pro uses 40mm neodymium drivers with a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. Even better, you can simultaneously connect another device to the headset via Bluetooth. It can connect directly to your Xbox Series X. Unlike a lot of gaming headsets, you don’t need an adapter with the Arctis Nova Pro. Adjusting the audio mixer settings can also lessen the impact of this.The SteelSeries Arctis Pro headset currently tops our picks for the best gaming headsets. Try turning down the volume on your headset, or try moving your mic slightly further away. Especially if this is turned up particularly loud, or they aren't noise cancelling. But you can also make sure your audio output isn't going to both your TV and your headset by doing the following:Īnother possible issue is that the mic on your headset is picking up the audio that is coming through on your headset. Turning down the volume on your television may be sufficient to stop the headset from picking up the ambient noise and echoing it back. This is especially true if your headset mic is close to the speakers. If your audio output is set up through your TV or surround sound system, this could cause your echo issues. You can even check to see whether your controller needs a firmware update. Even try cleaning the plug on the headset cable (if your headset isn't wireless) and then reconnect the headset to the controller. You can also try disconnecting and then reconnecting your headset, to see if this resolves the issue. You can test the headset by connecting it to a different controller, and see whether this resolves the issue. Make sure your headset is working properly Follow the below troubleshooting tips to get rid of mic echo on your Xbox Series X. The good news is that there is a way to stop it and this is what you need to know. If you are experiencing mic echo on your Xbox Series X, we know how frustrating this can be. It's possible that the battery levels are low on your Xbox wireless controller.The headset plug is not fully inserted into the controller.The microphone detecting ambient noises, such as those coming from the earpiece of the headset.Usually, you can identify the culprit by figuring out who can't hear the echo, and getting them to try turning their volume down. It can often be down to the culprit having their volume turned up too loud, and addressing this can fix the mic echo Xbox problem.īeyond this, the issue could be caused by your headset, or your controller, or it may even be down to somebody else in the party causing issues. This is then picked up again by your mic, and rebroadcast through everybody's headsets. Most typically, the echo is caused by feedback from either your headset or your TV speaker system. What Causes Mic Echo Xbox Series X Issues? So if you find yourself in the situation of needing to stop mic echo Xbox party cha t issues, here are some fixes for you to explore. Having effective communication is a key part of being able to enjoy the online gaming experience with your mates. While this is not ideal, it is not as bad as Xbox party chat not working at all. Mic echo was a problem in Xbox One and now it has come up on Xbox Series X as well, which is a really annoying issue. Hearing the sound of your own voice echoing back to you is not always a pleasant one. Are you experiencing mic echo issues on Xbox Series X? We've got you covered! The black stones have a metallic luster that makes them desirable for jewelry. The black gemstones are usually opaque, but can be translucent when found in thin crystals. While used mostly in tin production, fine specimens of the black rocks are also used as ornaments. Source: Rob Lavinsky, – CC-BY-SA-3.0 CassiteriteĬassiterite is a tin ore. Magnificent black crystals of cassiterite Zircons are abundant, hence the relatively inexpensive price of the black gemstones despite their gem quality. Zircon is general is a modern birthstone for the month of December in the United States, and the birthstone for September in the Hindu calendar. Beside red, yellow and green, zircons also occur as black stones. Zircons are excellent substitutes for diamonds and, like diamond, the precious stones come in a variety of colors. Source: Rob Lavinsky, – CC-BY-SA-3.0 Black Zircon Garnet in general is the traditional and modern birthstone for the month of January, both in the US and Britain, as well as for the zodiac sign Aquarius. The black rocks come from either of two species of garnet, which are called pyrope and andradite, the black gemstones of the latter being specifically called melanite. While known mostly for their red color, garnets also occur as black stones. Source: Rob Lavinsky, – CC-BY-SA-3.0 Black Garnet Sapphire is also the birthstone of the zodiac sign Taurus. Sapphire used to be the traditional birthstone for the month of April along with diamond, but was made the modern birthstone for September, while designated as the July birthstone in the Hindu calendar. All these black gemstones are not strictly black in color, but of such a dark hue - whether bluish, purplish or other - that they look black. The black rocks may be translucent to transparent in clarity, if they were not among the so-called black star sapphires, which are opaque with a six-star shine. Sapphires come in all other colors, including white and black. The mineral corundum, if not red in color - and therefore identified as ruby - is called sapphire. Source: greyloch via Wikimedia Commons Black Sapphire From the traditional birthstones of February and November, pearls in general have been made the birthstone of the month of June, both in the Western and Hindu calendar. Produced by the oyster Pinctada margaritifera, the black gemstones, also known as Tahitian pearls, are very rare - and accordingly more valuable because, compared to other oysters, the black pearl oysters turn out fewer amounts of the black stones. Pearls are not exclusively white there are black pearls too. Source: Brocken Inaglory via Wikimedia Commons Black Pearl Beryl, excluding emerald, is the birthstone of the zodiac sign Scorpio. While red beryl is rarest, the black gemstones are also very rare, with small supply of the black stones coming from Mozambique and Madagascar. Pure beryl is clear, but impurities give beryl different colors, including yellow and green - which makes the beryl an emerald.
I would reach down and the flames would reach up and burn me. Raise your (burned) hand if you have a nightmare putting the candle in the pumpkin! Every year, without fail, I would burn my hand trying to put the candle or tea light in the pumpkin. There are also other tips you can follow to preserve your pumpkin after cutting – scroll down! Putting a tea light in is much easier A cut pumpkin generally lasts for three to five days unless you live in a colder climate. If you cut from the bottom of the pumpkin and leave the stem intact, the decaying process is much slower and your pumpkin will last longer. When you cut the pumpkin from the top and remove the stem, you actually cause the decaying process to happen and the rot starts from the top and creeps down, destroying your pumpkin. The main thing that shrivels up your pumpkin is a lack of moisture. I find that if I am carving a pumpkin for decoration then it is best to cut the bottom of the pumpkin with a pumpkin saw, but if you want to use the pumpkin as a bucket for holding candy then cut the top so you can have the ‘lid’.Ĭutting the bottom of the pumpkin has a few benefits: It holds the moisture better There is no right or wrong way of cutting a pumpkin but cutting the bottom is better for preserving your pumpkin after carving. Is it better to cut the top or bottom of the pumpkin? Look for a sign that says ‘carving pumpkins’ rather than ‘pie pumpkins’.If a pumpkin has a squishy bum then it isn’t fresh.The greener the stem, the fresher the pumpkin.Here are some tips for finding a healthy pumpkin: It’s best to find a pumpkin without any flaws if you can! If you want a larger pumpkin (but not necessarily easiest to carve) then Gold Rush pumpkins are worth looking at.Īs you are choosing a pumpkin to carve, inspect your pumpkin for rotting parts or discolored sections. We recommend using an Autumn Gold Pumpkin as these are one of the easier pumpkin varieties to carve and are still medium-weight and a sizable pumpkin. If you’re new to carving or simply don’t want the stress of carving a huge pumpkin then it’s best to find a pumpkin that is easy to carve. Use the jelly to line the carved parts of your pumpkin and keep it fresher for longer. Petroleum jelly is a must-have for a carved pumpkin. If you accidentally cut off a section of the pumpkin then don’t fret, you can always stick it back on by using a toothpick to secure the section to the pumpkin again. Toothpicks are a great way for fixing mistakes. If you prefer to draw your design onto your pumpkin rather than etching it or drilling it then a simple black sharpie will work wonders. Use a washi tape or masking tape to secure your stencil to your pumpkin with zero damage. It has incredible reviews and you can see for yourself the amazing results other people have had with this carving kit. There are tools for the main bulk of hollowing and carving and finer tools for creating 3D patterns, intricate facial details, and much more. The pumpkin carving kit includes all the tools you need for every stage of carving your pumpkin, so there is no need to worry about sourcing separate things elsewhere. This pumpkin carving kit is professional and has an amazing selection of tools that will make gutting and carving your pumpkin so much easier. Each of the items listed is beneficial to creating a Jack O’Lantern but they are optional. Here you will find a quick list of the tools we recommend throughout the post. Do you cut the black or white of the pumpkin stencil?.Is it better to cut the top or bottom of a pumpkin?.What are the easiest pumpkins to carve?.So if you want to learn the ins and outs of creating the best Jack O’Lantern this year (without stressing out) and to see easy pumpkin face ideas then read on! What this article covers There is a great selection of free printable pumpkin stencils that are all unique and look amazing. In this post, we have covered everything you need to know about creating a Jack O’Lantern including picking the best pumpkin, finding free stencils, prepping your pumpkin and stencils, carving and aftercare! It really is a great post to read if you want to streamline pumpkin time this Halloween.Īlong with being an incredible how-to guide, we have thrown in over 50 spooky and fun Halloween pumpkin carving templates for beginner and intermediate carvers. One of the most popular Halloween traditions is creating a Jack O’Lantern face for the porch and it’s something I love to do. Halloween is such a fun time of year and brings so many exciting and cool activities. Learn how to pick, prep, and carve your pumpkin too! 50 of the best pumpkin carving stencils to easily make awesome pumpkins this Halloween. |
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