How to make a mini Jack-O-Lantern

Step 5 Light the mini Jack-O-Lantern

There are two options to light the gourd. The first option is to cut a hole in the top of your large Jack-O-Lantern and in the bottom of the gourd. The second option is to cut a hole in the bottom of the gourd and put in a tea light. Either way you need to cut a hole in the bottom of the gourd. To do this first cut a small hole in the bottom of the gourd the same way you cut the top, just without the key.

While doing this you will need to grip the gourd so be careful not the break the face of the gourd. Once the bottom is cut, you can expand it to the size you need. If you are going to put a tea light in it you should be aware you need to cut air vents in the bottom and top of the back and that the gourd will shrivel very quickly with the heat.

Once you have it lit now all there is to do is sit back and revel in the glory of your mini Jack-O-Lantern.