1. pumpkin

2. Knife

Step 3 spoon

4. candles or LED lights

5. Template or pencil

Step 1: Prepare pumpkin.

First, choose a pumpkin with a moderate size, cut off a part of the top of the pumpkin, and then scrape the pulp and seeds inside the pumpkin with a spoon. Be careful not to scratch the pumpkin shell.

Step 2: make a template.

If you are not good at painting, you can download the template of pumpkin lantern online, then stick the template on the pumpkin and draw the outline of the pattern with a pencil. If you have a talent for painting, you can also draw your favorite patterns directly on the pumpkin.

Step 3: Carve the pumpkin.

Cut the outline of the pumpkin with a knife, then insert the knife into the pumpkin and cut the inside of the pumpkin along the outline. Be careful not to cut the pumpkin shell. When finished, erase the outline of the template or pencil.

Step 4: Insert the light bulb

Insert a candle or LED light into the pumpkin, light or turn on the light bulb, and then cover the top of the pumpkin.

Tips

1. When making pumpkin lanterns, you can preserve the pulp inside the pumpkin and use it to make pumpkin pie or pumpkin soup.

2. When using candles, pay attention to safety, and don't let the jack-o-lantern get close to flammable items.

3. When using LED lights, you can choose bulbs with different colors to produce different effects.

ending

Jack-o'-lantern is one of the traditional decorations for Halloween, and it is very simple to make. As long as you prepare the materials and tools and follow the above steps, you can make a lovely pumpkin lantern.