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Hairspray

Shellie,	

I have tried vaseline but I think the hairspray works better, I give it 
a couple of coats after each one dries. I believe they both work 
basically the same way, by sealing the cut edges from the air. However 
this doesent take care of the air getting to the inside.
I have covered the pumpkin with a blanket when not being displayed but 
then you have to be watchful of mold. I usually get about four to seven 
days out of them once carved, depending on weather. Hot no good, cool 
better.
I have never tried lemon juice or vinegar and water.

Dry Ice:

Break it into small pieces about the size of a baseball, Keep the water 
warm to hot. You must use an electric burner. If you use anything like a 
camp stove the smoke from the Dry Ice will displace the air in the 
pumpkin and put the flame out.

				Bob T.
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