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Pumpkin Patterns 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). |
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Pumpkin
Carving Instructions and Tips
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| 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. Voila! 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! | |
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: ALL PATTERNS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE
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