How to Create a Smoking Pumpkin Jack O’ Lantern with dry Ice?

This article describes a way to use dry ice to create a smoky pumpkin jack o’lantern for a spooky Halloween. The article will tell you how to turn an ordinary pumpkin carving into a special Halloween decoration that impresses family and friends.

Things You’ll Need:

* pumpkin
* knief
* dry ice
* large can
* salt
* hot water
* 3-5 lbs of dry ice

Tips & Warnings:

* You can buy dry ice from some supermarkets
* You should wear gloves when handling dry ice.
* Do not breath in the steam from the pumpkin; make sure the room is well ventilated.
* don’t let your kids handle dry ice

Step1
Choose a pumpkin that’s big enough to hold the can. Using your knife, carve out a friendly or scary face. Some carving ideas and information can be found at this website: http://www.pumpkincarving101.com/
Step2
Place the can inside the pumpkin. Add hot water and some salt to the can. Drop in several large pieces of dry ice while wearing gloves.
Step3
Now, dry ice will steam up and flow out of all the holes for a very nice effect.
Step4
Change the water with hot water when steam is no longer coming out. Periodically add dry ice as it evaporates.