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Using a craft knife, cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin and hollow out the inside. Rinse a handful of the seeds , pat dry and set aside. With a washable marker, draw two large ovals for eyes and a wide, slightly lopsided mouth. That means that kids who are old enough to…

The hook knife is used for hollowing concave forms. Designed for making paring cuts, the pronounced curve (approximately 1/2" radius) of spoon carving the blade allows rapid material removal. The kit comes with the option of a right- or left-handed hook knife to suit your dominant hand. Making the stop cuts first prevents you from…

Allow the dampened wood to dry 30 minutes before the final sanding. Aggressive scratching is desired when you want to remove much material or to create a rounded edge, or to remove old paint or blemishes. It's often thought that the grit number refers to the number of grit particles per square inch. Rather, the…

Hardwoods and metals can be sanded with closed-coat papers; open coats are best for soft woods like pine. Aluminum oxide is another common type of sandpaper for woodworking projects. It is the type of paper most often used in power sanders. Aluminum oxide is more durable than garnet paper but doesn't leave as nice of…