HOW TO: Make Thanksgiving Candles From Leftover Halloween Pumpkins And Gourds
by Jennie Lyon, 11/12/12
One of the great things about pumpkins and gourds is that they can be used as festive decor for both Halloween and Thanksgiving. Chances are you still have one or two little pumpkins still lingering amongst your Halloween decorations. While you can reuse them in your Thanksgiving decor for the rest of month, I know a better way to enjoy them. In a few simple steps, you can transform those loose pumpkins into illuminating candles for the Thanksgiving table. This is a fun activity that the entire family can do together, and these pumpkin candles also make great hostess gifts if you have been invited to Thanksgiving dinner at a friend or family member's home. Read on for the easy to follow tutorial.
What you will need:
- miniature pumpkins or gourds
- beeswax
- natural lead-free wick
- drill with attachment
- knife
- empty tin can
Step 1: Melt the Wax
Add enough water to the pot that a tin can will sit without tipping over. Place the beeswax inside a tin can and leave until the bowling water melts it down to a liquid.
Step 2: Drill the Holes
While the wax is melting, use a drill bit to drill a hole in the top of the pumpkin or gourd and remove any seeds. You can also cut the top off of the pumpkin or gourd and use a spoon to remove the seeds.
Step 3: Add the Wick
Cut an appropriate length of wick and place it inside of the hollowed out pumpkin.
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