To help your jack-o-lantern last through October 31, rub a little Vaseline over the carved edges and along the inside. Vaseline seals in the moisture so the flesh of the pumpkin doesn’t dry out so quickly.
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4 opinions for Long Lasting Jack-O-Lantern
earthlingorgeous
Sep 19, 2008 at 8:40 am
Wow thanks for that tip, surely will help Halloween is just around the corner!
Amber
Sep 20, 2008 at 3:16 pm
I just have to say thanks so much for this smart tip. It seems so obvious but i never would have thought of it!
bobcatgirl15
Oct 8, 2008 at 6:08 pm
thanks for the tip!!! I need to preserve my pumpkin because I’m entering it in the This Old House magazine pumpkin carving contest.
Here’s the link:
TOH Pumpkin-Carving Contest
Carve your best jack–o’–lantern for a chance to appear on This Old House website and win valuable prizes!
link: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/halloween
Jon
Oct 31, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Vaseline will only speed the dying and rotting process. Try a control pumpkin and compare.
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