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How to make it
Stay close and check the seams often. Toss the bag if it starts to leak, and never leave a toddler alone with a plastic bag.
1Fill the bag
Squeeze the gel into the bag. Add 3 or 4 drops of orange coloring.
2Push out the air
Press the bag flat to squeeze out the air bubbles. Zip it closed.
3Tape every edge
Fold duct tape over all 4 edges, including the zipper. Belt and suspenders.
4Draw the face
Draw a jack-o-lantern face on the outside with marker.
5Tape it down
Tape the bag to the floor, a high chair tray, or a sunny window.
6Let them squish
Show them how to press and slide the orange around the face. Then sit back and watch.
Edie's tipTaped to a window, the light shines through and the color glows. Good for a gray afternoon.
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