How to Make a Straw and Pompom Jack O' Lantern Puppet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Starting at the shorter end of the straw

   Cut down into the bend but not past it.
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   Step 2: just above the concertina bend in the straw

   This will make room for adding the pompom. ,, Tie in place with a rubber band just above the pompom's center.
   
   There will be a small bunch of straw lengths sticking straight up from the rubber band tie. , Using black duct tape (or similar tape), cut out the facial features.
   
   Here you can see two Jack O' Lantern eyes and a mouth. ,, Cut off all but one of the straw lengths above the rubber band tie.
   
   The remaining single length above the rubber band tie. , This will create the Jack O' Lantern's vine.
   
   The completed vine. , Make some more and add different decorative effects, such as a witch's hat or googly eyes.
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   Step 3: cut the top into eight even lengths.

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   Step 4: Flare out the lengths you've just cut.

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   Step 5: Add the pompom.

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   Step 6: Wrap the eight lengths of straw around the pompom

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   Step 7: as evenly as possible.

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   Step 8: Make the Jack O' Lantern's face.

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   Step 9: Stick the tape pieces in place.

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    Step 10: Tidy up the Jack O' Lantern's top knot.

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    Step 11: Take the length between your thumb and fingers and curl down toward the pompom.

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    Step 12: Be creative.

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