How to make a Clay Pumpkin Lantern

This is a fun thing to do! Follow these steps carefully to make a delightful Halloween pumpkin lantern.

You will need: 

• potter's clay
• clay knife
• paint and paintbrushes
• PVA glue and water
• newspaper

Method:

1. Roll your clay into a ball and throw your clay from one hand to the other to soften.
2. When soft put your thumb inside and make a bowl or cup (pinch pot) and smooth out until there are no lumps or cracks.
3. Choose a face you would like to do and carve carefully with the clay knife. If you find that your clay is going hard then wet your hands.If you would like to make ridges,  you can.
4. Leave to dry for at least five days on a windowsill. Paint when dry.

    5.When the paint is dry put on a layer of pva glue and allow to dry.When dry put a tealight in and light.

This will make a lovely centre piece on your table for Halloween!