Then about 1 - 1.5 cm below the top lip, I made three holes for the string and threaded through long bits of string (they have to be long or your hands burn holding them!), and then tied the three pieces at the top.
If you are just using them as a window sill or table-top decoration, you don't have to do this part. Simply place a tea light in the lantern and watch your humble turnip cough up some magic!
I made three in total, and here they are:
This one I used star shaped cookie cutters to make the outline cuts - cheats' way!
For my one, I decided to use four different Kiwiana motifs. This is aPohutukawa flower.
...and a Kiwi...
...New Zealand... (sigh...)
...and a Silver Fern.
Here's Miss S's design.
If you're fascinated by this tradition, here are some pictures of the biggest Rabeliechlti Umzug in Switzerland. It is held in a town a few stops south of here and is incredible!
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