Carve a Traditional Jack O'lantern for Halloween

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Don't want a spend money on buying a jack-o'-lantern for Halloween? No worries! As long as you have a spare pumpkin at home, you can create one by yourself. Just follow the steps below to make one:

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   A spare large pumpkin (you may also choose a large rutabaga)

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   A large spoon, preferably metal

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3. 3
   A sharp knife

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   A string or metal wire

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5. 5
   A metal skewer

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   A candle

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7. 7
   A lighter or matches

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1. 1
   Start with making a lid by cutting a circle around the top of the pumpkin

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   Make sure that you use a sharp knife to cut it, so that you won't break or damage the entire pumpkin.

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2. 2
   Remove the insides of the pumpkin

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   You may want to use a large spoon in removing the insides. Do not throw them away, as you can also cook them to make a delicious treat later on.

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3. 3
   Carve a face on the pumpkin

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   You may use your sharp knife again to carve a face on the outside part of the pumpkin. Make sure that it will look a lot scarier for Halloween. Like they say, the uglier the pumpkin, the better!

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   Make a handle

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   Use your metal skewer in making a hole on the left and ride side on the upper corner of the pumpkin. Afterward, attach a string or a metal wire into the holes from left to right or vice versa to make a handle.

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5. 5
   Place a candle inside the pumpkin

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   Last but not least, place a candle inside the pumpkin, light it, and cover it with the lid you make.

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6. 6
   Now you have your own traditional jack-o'-lantern

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   If you have many spare pumpkins, you can make as many as you want for Halloween! Good luck.

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If you have problems with any of the steps in this article, please ask a question for more help, or post in the comments section below.

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