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.

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.

Step 4: Fill the Pumpkins

Have an adult helper hold the wick in the center of the pumpkin while you pour the hot wax until pumpkin is full. If you don’t have enough wax, you can cut the top of the gourd down to make an even top.