The Classic Jack
Triangle eyes, triangle nose, jagged grin. The face every porch knows.
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Pumpkin Carving Patterns
Twelve original designs, sized for a real porch pumpkin. Pick one, print it, tape it on, poke the outline, then cut. No email required, no watermarks.
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The Scary Grin
Angled eyes that follow you. A mouthful of crooked teeth.
Open patternCheshire Cat
A cat sitting on a fence, tail curled. Silhouette against the moonlight.
Open patternBat Trio
Three bats in flight across a full moon. Stencil-friendly.
Open patternFriendly Ghost
A floating ghost with a surprised O of a mouth. Perfect first-carve.
Open patternWitch on the Moon
A witch on her broom silhouetted against the full moon. Fine details.
Open patternSpider and Web
A spider descending its web. Radial threads require a steady hand.
Open patternCrescent Skull
A skull cradled by a crescent moon. Reads from across the yard.
Open patternWise Owl
An owl perched on a bare branch, eyes wide. A friendly Halloween silhouette.
Open patternThe Haunted House
A tilted Victorian on a hill, full moon behind it. The signature carve.
Open patternRaven on a Branch
Nevermore. A raven in profile on a thin twisted branch.
Open patternMoon Through Trees
Bare branches reaching toward a full October moon. Tasteful, painterly.
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How to use these
- Pick and print. Open any pattern, hit your browser's print button, choose A4 or Letter, no margins. The pattern auto-sizes to fill the page.
- Trim the paper to about an inch outside the design. Make small slits around the edges so the paper wraps the pumpkin's curve.
- Tape it on. Center the design on the pumpkin face. Press out wrinkles.
- Poke the outline with a thumbtack or pin. Close dots, every 4 to 6 mm.
- Peel and cut. Remove the paper. Connect the dots with a small carving saw or detail knife. Start from the center; work outward.
- Light it. A battery candle lasts longer and won't blacken the lid.
New to carving? The easy patterns (large simple shapes, fewer cuts) are forgiving. Save the haunted house and the spider web for your second or third pumpkin.