Reviews of specific carving products by those who've used them.
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By BrookR1
#99507
It looks like Pumpkin Masters now has their own version of Stick 'n Carves. I found these at my local grocery store. They basically work just like Stick 'n Carves with a few differences:
  • They are pre-printed, so you can't download and choose your own pattern. You are stuck with the designs they offer
  • They are much smaller. They aren't a full 8.5 x 11. The pattern area is only 7 x 8.5, so they are much smaller
  • They don't dissolve in water as easily, which may be a good thing. My only gripe with Stick 'n Carve is that it sometimes dissolves while I'm still carving.
I haven't tried using it. I bought this pack for the flaming jack pattern. The price was $3 for 4 patterns.

Overall, I think this is a good thing. People that purchase these will have a better experience than other methods of pattern transfer. Making pumpkin carving easier for people can only be a good thing and I think once they graduate from PM patterns to ZP patterns, they will already be comfortable with stick on patterns and be more likely to purchase Stick 'n Carve. It's just a shame that they seem to be the only patterns available to people at grocery stores...where they actually sell the pumpkins.

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#99508
Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to try this out, to see how it compares. And I agree, any "gateway drug" is a good thing, if it means new people will try pumpkin carving and eventually find their way to Zombie Pumpkins!