How to Make a Jack O'Lantern from an Orange
Three Parts:Preparing the OrangesCutting the FaceDisplaying the Orange Jack O' Lanterns
Orange (or pink grapefruit) Jack o' Lanterns are cute rather than scary and although they're a little fiddly to make, they're not as demanding as the pumpkin variety. If you want a cute little Jack o' Lantern display or you're just in a hurry, these little critters might be just the look you're after for Halloween.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Preparing the Oranges
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1Wash each orange well. Remove any grime or stains. Dry by wiping with a dish cloth or paper towel.Ad
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2Slice the tops off each orange. Use a sharp knife to slice, while keeping the orange still on a flat surface.
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3Scoop the flesh out of each orange. Use the spoon to slip around the edges of the orange flesh and scoop it out in pieces.
- The flesh can be used to make orange juice or to bake with.
Part 2 of 3: Cutting the Face
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1Draw a basic face design on the outside of one orange. Two triangle eyes, a little triangle nose and a smile are all you'll need to do.
- The smaller the citrus fruit, the simpler the design needs to be.
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2Cut out the design with nail scissors.
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3Repeat for the other oranges. After cutting the first one, you might feel comfortable enough to cut shapes without marking; do whatever works best for you.
Part 3 of 3: Displaying the Orange Jack O' Lanterns
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1Place a votive candle or tea light candle inside the orange Jack O'Lanterns.
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2Arrange in a display. You can place single orange Jack o'Lanterns wherever you'd like one on display. Or, place them in a cute little row, next to one another. A long silver sweets tray is ideal for this type of display.
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3Light the candles. Set the little orange Jack O'Lanterns aglow.Ad
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Tips
- The citrus peel will dry out with the heat from the candles if left burning for a long time, or for several uses. This is normal.
- If you want them to last long, freeze them for a few hours.
- Dispose of used orange Jack O'Lanterns in the compost.
- Try this with pink grapefruit as shown in the photos if you like.
Warnings
- Be careful when cutting oranges, you could get cut!
- Never leave lit candles unattended. It could cause a fire.
Things You'll Need
- 2-3 oranges (mandarins, grapefruit, tangelos, etc. can also be used); obviously, you can make more if wished
- Sharp knife for carving
- A big metal spoon for scooping
- Small sharp scissors, such as nail scissors
- Votive candles or tea light candles
- Display props, such as a sweet tray (optional)
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