Pumpkin Carving Patterns

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Carve a design you'll love using one of our free patterns. Enjoy! Simply click on the images below and print out the pattern page (you must allow pop-ups for these pages to appear) or click on the "Download Pattern - Zip" link to download your pattern in Zip format (we recommend using WinZip to unzip the patterns).

Please remember, these patterns come up in a pop-up window so you must allow pop-ups for these pages to appear. You can either set your pop-up blocker to allow pop-ups from this site or you can simply hold down the "Ctrl" button on your keyboard while clicking on the pattern you want.

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Although this month is Breast Cancer Awareness month, these ribbons may be carved or etched as a symbol for many different causes. If you use a battery powered light, you can pin colored cellophane to the inside of the pumpkin to change the color of the ribbon.

Simply click on the images and print out your pattern. Please note that the patterns willopen in a pop-up window.
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Vote
Witch Way
Morgue
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Bewitched
Lumpy
October 31st
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Autumn Leaves
The Boo Crew
Stars

 

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Boo
Water Bug
Three Blind Mice
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The Flies Have It
Sting
Jumping Spider
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Earwig
Beetle
Bee Happy
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Assassin Bug
Glad Vlad
Snarl
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Shadow of the Bear
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Here are a few more favorites for you to try. Use the letters and numbers to create names, birth dates and more.

 

 

Ready for a challenge? For these patterns, you'll have to carve through the pumpkin and shave into the skin. These are a little tricky...good luck!

Yellow Rose of Texas
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Moon and Stars
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Stars and Stripes
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Golden Retriever
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Tux Photo by Charles Lawson - Quantum Imaging
Tux pattern based on design by Larry Ewing and can be found at this site

 

Pumpkin Carving Instructions and Tips
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Step 1: Pick of the Patch
No one wants a rotten pumpkin! To have a pumpkin that lasts until you’re ready to carve it, pick one without any nicks or soft spots.
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Step 2: Get ready, get set, goo!
Cut a circular lid into the pumpkin by carving a wide circle around the stem. Make sure it’s at least big enough to put your fist through. Next, pull out as many seeds and stringy goo that you can by hand, and then use a pumpkin or ice cream scoop to scrape the inside clean.
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Step 3: Place Pattern
Tape or pin your pattern onto your pumpkin (make sure the surface is dry so the tape will stick!). Use a pumpkin poking tool, awl, or nail to poke small, shallow holes through the paper, following the lines of the pattern. When all lines have been traced, remove pattern and save it for reference later.
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Step 4: Carving Time
Insert your carving saw (never use a knife!) into a poked line. Begin sawing out each section. Remember, saws don’t twist and pumpkins don’t give! To prevent your saw from breaking, saw curved areas carefully, gently turning the saw the direction you wish to go while you continue to saw.
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Step 5: Let it Glow, let it glow, let it glow!
Battery lights are great for pumpkin lighting. However, if you really love candles, use these to light your pumpkins. Light your candle and then, about a minute or two later, blow it out and observe the inside top of your pumpkin. You’ll see a dark area singed by the candle’s flame. Carve a chimney hole into this area, just over an inch wide, to allow the flame’s heat to escape. Now, relight the candle and watch your pumpkin GLOW!
 
Hint 1: Choosing a pumpkin with smooth skin, rather than deep ridges, will make applying a pattern so much easier! More bumps equal more hassle.
 
Hint 2: Even if it’s the “ugly” side, choose the flattest side of your pumpkin to apply the pattern and carve. When the day turns to night, viewers will only see the glow, not the gory, and it will make your pumpkin carving process a snap!
 
Hint 3: To light candles (and esp. to relight them on blustery Autumn nights!), forget the top lid and carve an opening into the bottom of the pumpkin instead. When it’s ready to glow, light your candle, pick up your pumpkin and gently place it over the candle. Viola! No burnt fingers!
 
Hint 4 : Having trouble putting on the pattern? Before you tape it down, make several tears, about three inches apart, all around the outside edge of the pattern. When you tape it down, this will make the pattern form to your pumpkin’s rounded shape.
 
Hint 5 :When you apply the pattern, poke the holes about ¼” apart, and even closer together on more intricate patterns. The holes only need to just pierce the pumpkin skin – about 1/8” deep.
 
Hint 6 : Never use a knife to carve your pumpkin. Even when carving with a saw, keep your non-carving hand away from the blade. Remember, a safe Halloween is a Happy Halloween!
 
Hint 7 :Hold your saw like a pencil and insert it at a 90-degree angle to the pumpkin’s surface to carve a simple pattern. To create different effects (like a portrait’s shadow), you can angle the blade.
 
Hint 8 : When you begin carving, carve the tiniest sections first. Next, carve the areas in the center of the pattern, and then carve out the other sections working towards the outer edge. Never rest your hand on a carved out area or your design might break!
 
Hint 9 :If you’re having trouble viewing your poked out pattern, rub a little flour, cornstarch or baby powder into the dots. The dots will turn bright white and your design will practically pop off the pumpkin!

 

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WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THROUGHLY.

USERS ASSUME ALL RISK OF INJURY

The Pumpkin Lady, Inc.® advises against using knives to carve pumpkins. Only use carving saws and tools specifically designed for pumpkin carving.

Even when following pattern instructions, The Pumpkin Lady, Inc.® cannot guarantee specific results as it does not control the application or use of the tools used in carving.

To better fit the pattern to the size of your pumpkin, use a photocopier to enlarge or reduce the pattern. However:
THE PATTERNS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND NOT ALLOWED FOR RESALE.

ALL PATTERNS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE
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All carvings are carved on Fun-Kins™ artificial pumpkins. Do not use open flame for illumination. We recommend battery powered lights. The Pumpkin Lady® is not responsible for damages resulting from improper use of these pumpkins and/or illumination.

 

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