How To Light A Pumpkin For Halloween 6 Steps With Pictures

A bottom hole is ideal for windy, blustery nights. The surrounding pumpkin will protect the lighting from being blown out and the hole is placed on the ground or a solid surface. A hole on the top of the pumpkin, which looks like a lid, using the dried stem as a handle. This is the old-fashioned way.

For the pumpkin with a simple base hole: Light the candle first. Place the pumpkin straight over the candle wherever you’d like the pumpkin sitting. For the pumpkin with the top lid: don’t try to light the candle first and then stick it down inside. You can burn your hand trying to do this. Place a non-lit candle in through the lid space. Make sure it’s sitting firmly on the base of the pumpkin and will not fall over. Light the candle. Don’t try to reach from the lid. Instead, using a long fireplace match or a longer lighter, go through the front of the pumpkin, where it’s carved. You won’t burn yourself using this easy method.

For the pumpkin with a simple base hole: Light the candle first. Place the pumpkin straight over the candle wherever you’d like the pumpkin sitting. For the pumpkin with the top lid: don’t try to light the candle first and then stick it down inside. You can burn your hand trying to do this. Place a non-lit candle in through the lid space. Make sure it’s sitting firmly on the base of the pumpkin and will not fall over. Light the candle. Don’t try to reach from the lid. Instead, using a long fireplace match or a longer lighter, go through the front of the pumpkin, where it’s carved. You won’t burn yourself using this easy method.

Use the lid-cutter saw and cut out a little edge at the top. Remove the piece. There will be a little chimney left to release the heat.

There are several different types of battery powered lights on the market. Some have regular white glowing lights, while others have a red glow, which can mimic a candle flickering in the pumpkin. Kids love the rainbow glow light. It’s a good one for a monster pumpkin for a spooky effect. Place them in the pumpkin through the available hole.

Set up a ball light by turning the switch on and then placing it flat inside the pumpkin.