How to Make a Jack O' Lantern from an Empty Toilet Paper Roll

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Press the toilet paper roll flat.

   It may help to draw the lines indicated by the arrows first, then cut (print out the template shown here so that it's easier to follow).
   
   Be sure to cut the face first, then cut the neck zone. ,, Provided you remain vigilant and stay with the decoration at all times, you can use real tea light candles.
   
   However, it's a lot safer to use the battery operated LED tea lights, as there is no chance of the paper roll catching alight.
   
   To insert the Jack O' Lantern into a real tea light candle, remove the candle from its little container.
   
   Adjust the size of the roll by fitting it into the container, then adding the candle back in.
   
   The inserted Jack O' Lantern decoration: , You might like to add additional features to the decoration, such as the horns shown in this image.
   
   Template for the horns feature: ,
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   Step 2: Using the image shown here

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   Step 3: make specific cuts in the roll.

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   Step 4: Open out the flattened roll so that the cuts show the facial features of the Jack O' Lantern.

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   Step 5: Insert the tea light candle into the opened out roll.

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   Step 6: Experiment with the features of the Jack O' Lantern.

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