How To Draw a Jack O’ Lantern
Want to learn how to make a Jack O’ Lantern that will have your friends in awe? Drawing this classic spooky decoration doesn’t have to be hard – with these steps, you’ll be a Jack O’ Lantern expert in no time!
Step 1: Start With the Basics
Gather all the materials you need for this project: a large pumpkin, a sharp knife, some carving tools like a loop tool, mini pumpkin saw, and markers. Using the knife, cut off the top of the pumpkin, scoop out all the seeds, and clean the insides. Now you’re ready for the next step!
Step 2: Draw It Out
On a sheet of paper, draw your desired design. Do you want to draw the classic triangle eyes with a jagged mouth? Are you crazy for a vampire Jack O’ Lantern? If so, you can start drawing up your chosen design on the paper. This way, you won’t be freestyling while you’re carving – you will have a great plan of attack!
Step 3: Let the Carving Begin!
Now that you have the basics prepared and your design drawn, you can start carving. Carefully use your sharp tools to cut into the pumpkin shell, outlining the drawing you came up with. Use the loop tool to punch the extra out of the shape, while you can use the mini saw to cut the tougher parts. Remember to take it slow and take breaks to make sure nothing goes wrong.
Step 4: Finishing Touches
Now comes the fun part! With the basic shape of your jack O’ lantern cut out, you can now fill in the details. Trace the outline of your shapes with markers and exaggerate the colors and lines to make it stand out. If you’re feeling creative, adding extra effects such as creative jack o’ lantern faces or other designs will make your jack o’ lantern stand out from all the others!
Step 5: Time to Shine
And finally, your project is complete! Now you can transfer your masterpiece onto your pumpkin, and admire your work. Place a tea light inside the pumpkin, and the light of your creation will come alive. Now is the time to appreciate your craftsmanship and show it off to your friends and family- you definitely earned it!
Step 6: Creative Costumes
Now that your pumpkin is finished, why not take it a step further? Create a costume that matches the design of your pumpkin! Whether it’s a vampire, witch, or a classic ghost, choose the colors, materials, and design of your costume to easily match your masterpiece. When you both team up, you’ll definitely have the best Jack O’ Lantern at the party.
Step 7: Keeping it Going
Preserve your pumpkin and keep it safe. To avoid spoiling your work, store it in a cool place, like the refrigerator and away from animals. If you want to prevent your creation from rotting completely, you can try dipping it in bleach, then soaking it in a bucket of cool water. This will keep it looking good for much longer!
Step 8: Fun and Festive Decorations
What’s a Jack O’ Lantern without some festive decorations? Once you’ve finished your creation, add your personal touch on it to give it a fun, festive addition. Paint it, glue some googly eyes, or add some ribbons. You can even try adding some creepy, realistic spiders to give it the “scary” effect. Whatever you choose, add your own personal touch to make your pumpkin stand out!
