Yes...just like with real pumpkins...you'll make mistakes...or have small pieces break. And...just like with real pumpkins...think of it as a creativity challenge. (It's also a good reason to make a few extra balloon candle forms in case one gets broken.)
Jack O Lantern Candle
By David Fisher, About.com
Using a very sharp small knife, or a pumpkin carving knife, or whatever small, sharp utensil you need - slowly and gently carve out the faces on the candle shells.
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- Make a Jack O Lantern Project
- Top the Shells
- Draw the Faces
- Gently Carve the Faces
- Smooth Out the Face Features and Cover with Tape
- Melt the Fill Wax
- Set the Wicks
- Pour the Fill Wax
- Center the Wicks and Let the Candles Cool
- Pull Off the Tape and Enjoy Your Jack O' Lantern Candles
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