Last year my mom gave me a great idea when it came to carving my pumpkin. Instead of the traditional jack-o-lantern we instead made a beautiful lantern out of a fantasy pumpkin. This is such an easy project that yields a unique and beautiful holiday decoration. Using a power drill and simply making holes in your pumpkin you can create whatever type of design you want. It doesn't matter what size bit you use either. Large or small works, and you can even use multiple sizes to create a fun look. The best thing about this project is there is no right way to do it. If you want you can create a design with your holes, make symmetrical lines or just make holes at random.
What you need:
A pumpkin
A Serrated Knife
A Large Spoon or Scoop
A Bowl
A Power Drill
A Candle
Using the serrated knife carve open the top of your pumpkin on a diagonal angel, this will keep the lid of your lantern from falling into the pumpkin once its scooped out. Then scoop out the "guts" and seeds into your bowl. Make sure to save your seeds so you can make ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS. Once you have removed all of the insides, using the side of your spoon try to even out the inside lining of your pumpkin. This will help the light to escape later.
Using whatever size drill bit you choose begin making holes. Larger bits, are the easiest and will produce more light. If you want a smaller more delicate look i would recommend making more holes. I used a 1/4 inch drill bit to make my holes in a random pattern going around my pumpkin. If you want to be more methodical in your design I recommend using a marker to make a stencil on your pumpkin.
Now you are ready to light up your lantern. I used a large votive in my pumpkin but you can also use one or more tea lights depending on how much light you want to shine through.
What you need:
A pumpkin
A Serrated Knife
A Large Spoon or Scoop
A Bowl
A Power Drill
A Candle
Using the serrated knife carve open the top of your pumpkin on a diagonal angel, this will keep the lid of your lantern from falling into the pumpkin once its scooped out. Then scoop out the "guts" and seeds into your bowl. Make sure to save your seeds so you can make ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS. Once you have removed all of the insides, using the side of your spoon try to even out the inside lining of your pumpkin. This will help the light to escape later.
Using whatever size drill bit you choose begin making holes. Larger bits, are the easiest and will produce more light. If you want a smaller more delicate look i would recommend making more holes. I used a 1/4 inch drill bit to make my holes in a random pattern going around my pumpkin. If you want to be more methodical in your design I recommend using a marker to make a stencil on your pumpkin.
Once you are through drilling holes you will want to wipe of your
pumpkin and remove any debris that may have fallen inside your pumpkin.
Now you are ready to light up your lantern. I used a large votive in my pumpkin but you can also use one or more tea lights depending on how much light you want to shine through.
Now place outside for all your neighbors to see and be in awe of.
I didn't get a picture of my pumpkin lite up at night but here are some great photos of what drilled pumpkins look like!
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