Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Keep the three tooth tabs attached to the top and bottom of the mouth.

Keep the spaces between the legs open. Use the broad back and tail as your main transfer landmarks.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Preserve the horizontal bridges across the tower and the connection from the moon to the frame.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Cut the narrow eye details before the broad dark window. Keep the bridges that hold both ghosts in place.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep the broom tip broad enough for your material; transfer the crescent separately from the witch.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by inky2010. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Preserve the bridges through the teeth and lips so the white tooth shapes stay attached.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by netalloy. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Cut the pointed wing tips last and avoid narrowing the white gaps along the scalloped edges.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Orlando Karam. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep the white moon connected at the edge. Cut the tiny bats before the large outer frame.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Cut the eyes and mouth first. Preserve the white bridges through the pumpkin face.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Magnesus. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Work carefully around the separated feather tips and leave enough paper beside the feet.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep the narrow white gaps between branches; use a larger size if cutting thick stencil film.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by cgbug. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Use the smooth eye curves as a beginner-friendly first cut.

Transfer each tooth tab before cutting the mouth so none is missed.

Start with the shorter mouth corners and work toward its broad middle.

Leave the wide central strip between the eyes and nose uncut.

Place this face on a taller pumpkin to leave room above the eyes.

The narrow wink is best enlarged rather than cut on a small pumpkin.

Preserve the open ends of the crescent cutouts.

Cut the long smile first, then connect the short stitch slots.

Keep extra pumpkin around the eye corners and tooth tabs.

This face uses three broad cutouts; leave a generous strip between them.

Mark the ends of the curved cuts before removing the middle.

Keep the tips of the wings broad and avoid shrinking the pattern too far.

The white face bridges hold the expression in the surrounding sheet.

Take your time around the tail curve and preserve the eye bridges.

This simple crescent pairs well with small star templates.

Preserve the band connection and leave room around the long hat tip.

Tape the paper flat across the windows before transferring the small bridge lines.

Keep the central eye details attached by their white bridges.

Enlarge for thinner pumpkins so the legs have room between them.

Preserve the narrow connections around the nose and teeth.

Place the letters on the broadest side of the pumpkin.

Leave the central white vein uncut so the leaf keeps its structure.

Begin with the smallest star to check your transfer and cutting technique.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Pippi2011. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by kaleah777. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Transfer the broom and hat tips carefully. Keep the white separation between the broom, hair and skirt connected to the rest of the sheet.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Transfer all eight legs before cutting. Keep the gaps between legs wide; avoid shrinking this pattern on a small pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by lordoftheloch. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by DCook. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by NetAlloy. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Srinivasbala. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep every white bridge attached. Transfer the thin tips first and check the pattern against the usable face of your pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Start with the face and hand openings, then cut the hat and cloak around them.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Pippi2011. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

The body is one broad cutout. Work slowly around the tip of the tail and the ears.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Leave the eye bridges intact and check that the long broom fits the width of your pumpkin or sign.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Transfer the eyes first and keep the fine white connections beside the face.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by inky2010. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Cut from the spaces between the fingers toward the palm; keep your supporting hand away from the blade.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by netalloy. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep the white gaps between the ribs. This is an outline cut, not a solid pumpkin silhouette.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep the wheel-centre bridge and the thin connections around the witch's hair.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Start with the small crater openings. Leave the radial white bridges connected to the outer paper.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by cgbug. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep the small bat wings connected while transferring. Cut the large cross after the tiny details.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by inky2010. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Use a larger print for the fine bones. Cut a scrap-paper proof before transferring this advanced design.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by inky2010. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Start around the face and hat brim, then cut the broad dress and broom silhouette.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Leave the buckle bridge and the narrow gap where the broom crosses the hat.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Use a generous print size for the grass and lettering. Keep all white bridge cuts visible during transfer.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep the open rib lines separate and preserve the short bridges around the face.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Cut the turret points last. The large silhouette suits a broad pumpkin face or painted sign.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Keep the short bridges inside the letters. Transfer the full composition before cutting any word.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

The beak uses fine cuts. Make a paper proof before using this portrait on a curved pumpkin.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Anonymous. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Anonymous. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by hypermodern. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by netalloy. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Sarka Slukova. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by cgbug. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Viscious-Speed. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by hoizhocka_sepp. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by nicubunu. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by harmonic. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by DCook. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Artmaker. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by yeKcim. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by yeKcim. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by inky2010. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by inky2010. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Pippi2011. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Magnesus. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by purzen. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by johnny_automatic. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from FreeSVG by bullxl. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from FreeSVG by pianoBrad. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from FreeSVG by Original contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.

Print a proof at the final size; check eye corners, teeth and the stem and retain every white connection.

Adapted from FreeSVG by Original contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.