4 of 14 pages (12 booklet pages and 2 templates) shown in full. The rest are in the download.
Build a jack-o'-lantern out of 1×4 slats. Eight slats stand on a dark base, two to a side with a gap between them and clipped corners, and a lift-off lid carries a chunky stem and two leaves. The angry face is cut through the two front slats, and a battery candle inside makes it glow, with a little light at every gap. Orange stain lets the grain show through.
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What you get
- Plan booklet, 12 pages (PDF): shopping list, cut list, cutting diagram and 7 illustrated steps, from cutting the slats to lighting the candle
- Template, 2 pages (PDF): the face at full size, laid out on the two front slats, plus the leaf and the stem cut
| File | Size |
|---|---|
| Slat-Pumpkin-Lantern-Plans.pdfSlat Pumpkin Lantern Plans, 12 pages (PDF) | 831 KB |
| Slat-Pumpkin-Lantern-Template.pdfSlat Pumpkin Lantern Template, 2 pages (PDF) | 4 KB |
What you need
No laser, router or cutting machine needed.
Tools
- Miter saw or circular saw
- Jigsaw, for the face and the leaves
- Drill with ⅛ in and ⅜ in bits
- Hammer or brad nailer, clamps, rags and a brush
Materials
- One 1×4 board, 8 ft
- One 1×10 board, 2 ft
- Offcuts of 1×2 (12 in) and 2×2 (6 in)
- Wood screws, brads, glue, orange and dark walnut stain, green craft paint, and a battery (LED) pillar candle. The full list is in the booklet.
Skill level
Beginner. Every cut is straight except the face and the leaves, which are traced from the template.
Finished size
- 9¼ × 10¾ in at the base, 14½ in tall with the stem
- The lid lifts off; inside there is room for a 3 in battery candle
Battery candle only
The lantern is wood with a wooden lid. Use a battery (LED) candle inside, never a real flame.
Printing
- Sized for US Letter paper (8.5 × 11 in)
- Print the template at 100%, also called actual size. Each page has a 4 in bar so you can check the scale.
- All measurements are in inches.
Good to know
- Your finished piece will vary with your wood and stain.
- Colors can look different on screen and in print.
- Digital files cannot be returned. If a file is faulty, it is fixed or refunded; see the refund policy.
- For personal use only. Please do not resell or share the files.
Stuck on a step? Email hello@craftbooklet.com and I will help.
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Questions
Is anything shipped?
No. You buy a PDF booklet (and for machine projects, the cut files). Nothing is posted to you. The download links appear the moment you pay and are emailed to you as well.
Are the pictures photographs of a finished project?
No. They are rendered previews made from the same design as the plans. Your finished project will vary with your materials, paint and yarn.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. Every booklet is sized for US Letter paper. Print templates at 100% (actual size) and check the 4 in scale bar on the page before you cut.
I lost my download. Can I get it again?
Yes. Your links never expire. Use My library to get a sign-in link by email, or reply to your order email.
What if the file is wrong or will not open?
Email me and I will fix it or refund you. Because these are downloads there are no returns otherwise.