Halloween Special - How to make a Jack O Lantern

A basic item for Halloween decorations is a Jack O Lantern. Making a Jack O Lantern is very easy. Here are a few simple steps to make a lantern for yourself :-

Jack O Lanterns

• Choose a dry pumpkin with a hard shell. Consider size. The pumpkin should be big enough to carve eyes,nose and mouth on.You can choose a pumpkin of your desired shape,for e.g. moon-shaped,or round.
• Wash dirt off the pumpkin.
• Mark the features on the pumpkin slightly smaller than you want them to be with a pen or pencil.
• Cut the top off by putting the knife all the way through the shell into the pumpkin. Draw a circle around the stem and lift it off.
• Clean the inside, discarding the seeds and sticky interior. Make sure the inside of the face is free of clinging tissue.
• Carve out each feature by pushing the knife through,then cut on the line until the piece comes out.
• Clear away the rough edges and your lantern is ready.
• To light up your Jack O Lantern,open the top and press a candle down into the bottom of the pumpkin. If needed, cut a little bit out of the bottom so that the candle properly fits inside.
• Light the candle with a long'stemmed match or an electric kitchen lighter.

So, go ahead, make your own Jack O Lantern this Halloween and make sure it looks scary enough to make others have goosebumps!