How to make a DIY terracotta pot jack o'lantern

To make this craft project, you will need:

• 1 large terracotta pot and saucer

• 1 small terracotta pot and saucer

• Single-use packs of Sugru

• Orange, green or brown, and black outdoor acrylic paint

• Paintbrushes

Step 1

Open red and yellow single-use packs of Sugru and invite your child to knead together to create orange. 

Step 2

Press the Sugru along the rim of the large terracotta pot carefully.

Step 3

Place the terracotta saucer on the pot and firmly press it into the Sugru. Show your child how to run their finger along the seam of Sugru to smooth it and remove any excess. Press the excess Sugru along the rim of a separate small pot, then press it onto the saucer to create a stem for the pumpkin. Allow the Sugru to set for 12-24 hours.

Step 4

After the Sugru has set, invite your child to paint their terracotta pumpkin orange. 

Step 5

Show the kids how to use a small, thin brush to paint their Jack O' Lantern's face with black paint. Here's a great list of the best acrylic paint for beginners.

Step 6

Allow the paint to dry completely and set the terracotta Jack O' Lantern on your front porch to welcome Halloween!