100 Scary Pumpkin Patterns
We curated 100 of the very best scary pumpkin patterns so you can pick one and start carving in minutes.
1. Six Spoke Cyclops and Fangs
An ornate one-eyed monster dominated by a giant spoke-wheel eye with six radiating spokes, surrounded by swirling filigree flourishes, teardrop cutouts, and a vast fanged grin ringed with diamond and dot accents. The entire composition is pierced through in an intricate lattice, leaving a delicate web of pumpkin between the glowing shapes. Strictly an expert project: use a fine-detail saw, carve the small accents before the large wheel and mouth, and support the wall from inside as it thins.
See template →2. Spoked Eyes and Diamond Halos
Two enormous hypnotic eyes built as spoked wheels, each iris divided by radial spokes around a glowing hub, ringed by halos of small diamond and teardrop cutouts with arched brow fans above. Every spoke gap, diamond, and teardrop is pierced individually, creating a mesmerizing lace of light. An expert carve with dozens of tiny openings; use a fine detail saw and rotate the pumpkin, not your wrist, on the curves.
See template →3. Hanging Pupils and Eight Bays
An elaborate theatrical face with knowing eyes whose pupils hang from the upper lids, framed by ornate teardrop flourishes across the brow and temples, above a huge grin packed with long individual teeth. Dozens of small cut-through openings build the pattern, with slim rind bridges holding every tooth and swirl in place. Number your openings and remove the smallest flourishes first, saving the big mouth bays for last so the web of bridges keeps its strength.
See template →4. Flame Crown and Hooked Eyes
Hooked, furious eyes glare beneath a crown of flame-shaped cutouts that climb the pumpkin's forehead, while a jagged mouth bristles with rows of interlocking fangs and a diamond nose burns at the center. Nearly a hundred small pierced shapes surround the face, so this is a marathon of careful knife work. Cut from the center outward and rest often; the narrow skin bridges between flames and fangs cannot take rushed strokes.
See template →5. Double Bars and Zigzag Teeth
An elaborate jack-o'-lantern face built from layered geometry: triangle eyes barred with double rind strips, arched claw-like brows, diamond accents down the cheeks, and a wide zigzag mouth of interlocking teeth flanked by curling flame flourishes. The many openings are cut through around a lattice of thin surviving rind. This expert design demands a sharp fine-tooth saw and a plan: cut from the center outward, finishing the outer flourishes last while the wall is still strong.
See template →6. Furious Eyes and Diamond Mask
A ferocious mask of a face with slanted furious eyes, a flared nose, and a jagged mouth full of interlocking fangs, all framed by dense rows of diamond and wedge cutouts that cover the cheeks and brow like scales. Every diamond, wedge, and fang is pierced through, turning the whole front into a lattice of fire. This expert pattern demands order: carve from the center outward so surrounding cuts never weaken your working area.
See template →7. Almond Eyes and Twenty Tears
Two huge almond eyes stare straight out, each ringed by fanned lash bars above and a spray of teardrop cuts below, with attached pupils floating in the centers. The eye whites, brow strokes, and roughly twenty teardrops are all pierced, leaving the pupils and lash ribs as connected shell. This one earns its hard rating on the thin lash bars, so cut every slot outward from the eye and support the wall with your palm.
See template →8. Staring Eyes and Eight Wedges
Two enormous staring eyes dominate this design, each with a pupil tab left attached at the bottom rim, a curved brow arcing above, and short wedge-shaped rays radiating around the outside like a nervous twitch of light. There is no mouth, which makes the gaze even more unsettling. In this medium carve the pupil tabs are the key detail; cut around each pupil carefully so its bridge to the lower eyelid stays at least a half inch wide.
See template →9. Barred Eyes and Serrated Grin
This wicked traditional face stacks barred triangle eyes with heavy slanted brows above a huge serrated grin, then flanks the mouth with rows of small wedge and diamond accents across both cheeks. Everything is cut through, and the eye bars are thin strips of shell left inside each triangle. Cut on both sides of each eye bar before removing the surrounding pieces, and save the tiny cheek diamonds for last.
See template →10. Angular Mask and Eight Slits
This menacing bony mask glares through huge slanted eye sockets, flares a split skeletal nose, and bares a wall of long vertical teeth framed by curved fangs at each corner, with angular temple slashes radiating from the sides. The sockets, nostrils, tooth gaps, and slash marks are all cut through, leaving thin ribs of skin as the teeth. Hard-level advice: carve the eight narrow tooth slits with a fine blade and leave the outer fangs until the very end.
See template →11. Hanging Eyes and Stitch Smile
Two enormous wide eyes with hanging pupils stare beneath crackling zigzag brows, while small skull nostrils sit above a long stitched grin that stretches nearly ear to ear. The eyes are cut through around the drooping pupil tabs, the nostrils are pierced, and the mouth is one thin line crossed by vertical stitch slits. Those dangling pupils and skinny stitches make this a hard carve; keep every stitch cut short and support the pupil tabs while you saw around them.
See template →12. Wrinkled Eyes and Uneven Teeth
A mischievous scowling face with arched eyebrows over round glaring eyes, small wrinkle slits fanning from each eye's outer corner, diamond accents dotting the cheeks, and a sweeping smile packed with uneven square teeth. Every cut pierces through, so light streams from all the details at once. A hard carve where the wrinkle slits are the fussy part; cut those hairline slivers with a detail saw before opening the large eye holes beside them.
See template →13. Leering Eyes and Crooked Nose
Slanted leering eyes with attached round pupils glare above a crooked off-center nose and a jagged sneer packed with pointed fangs, while scattered diamond scars glint across both cheeks. The eyes, nose, mouth, and diamonds are pierced with pupils and fang points left as shell. The hard part is the web of narrow fangs; cut each tooth gap from tip to base and never twist the blade mid-cut.
See template →14. Double Wrinkles and Fang Grin
Deeply wrinkled brows curl over narrowed eyes with rooted pupil tabs, a flared nose snarls in the middle, and a wide fanged grin full of jagged teeth completes this genuinely sinister face, flanked by small diamond cutouts at each temple. Everything is pierced through, and the layered brow wrinkles are why it rates hard. Cut the thin wrinkle slits with a fine-detail saw before the larger eye and mouth openings weaken the surrounding wall.
See template →15. Clenched Eighteen Window Grin
Furrowed slash brows press down on angry eyes with squared pupil tabs, over a flat nose, cheek slits, and a wide clenched mouth divided into a grid of glowing tooth windows. Every window is pierced through, and the lattice of rind strips between them is the hard part. Cut the small mouth openings one at a time, alternating sides, so the grid never carries stress from a half finished row.
See template →16. Unequal Eyes and Six Slashes
A menacing sneer built from two uneven glaring eyes, a small skull-like nose, a crooked mouth of jagged teeth, and three claw-slash marks raking each side of the face. All shapes pierce through, and the mismatched features do the intimidating. A medium carve; cut the six narrow slashes first with single confident strokes, then work the mouth teeth before opening the larger eye shapes.
See template →17. Angry Eyes and Five Mouth Gaps
A grumpy jack-o'-lantern scowls with slanted, brow-slit eyes, a small triangle nose, angled cheek slashes, and a downturned mouth broken into square gaps. Every element is cut through, with the mouth's rind bridges creating the clenched, gritted-teeth effect. The thin brow and cheek slits earn the medium rating: make each slit with two close parallel cuts and pop the sliver out from inside the pumpkin, since pushing from outside can crack the narrow channel wider.
See template →18. Triangle Eyes and Six Diamonds
This elevated take on the traditional face pairs slanted triangle eyes topped with thin brow slits, a triangle nose, and a deep zigzag grin, then adds three small diamond cutouts on each cheek for extra sparkle. Every element is pierced through the wall. The brow slits and little diamonds are what push it to medium; cut the big shapes first, then handle each diamond with a narrow saw, working point to point so they stay crisp.
See template →19. Sloping Eyes and Two Teeth
Two steeply sloping eyes scowl above a crooked grin holding two chunky square teeth, one notched into the top lip and one into the bottom. The eyes and mouth are pierced through, with the blocky teeth left as shell inside the mouth opening. Cut the outline of each tooth before clearing the rest of the mouth, and the asymmetry of the design means small wobbles only add to the attitude.
See template →20. Triangle Eyes and Deep Frown
Two fierce slanted triangle eyes glare above a deep downturned crescent frown, turning the whole pumpkin into one magnificent scowl. All three shapes are clean cut-throughs, with the eyes angled sharply inward to sell the anger. This easy carve lives or dies on those angles: keep the inner eye points low and sharp, and cut the frown in one steady arc so the grump reads clearly from across the street.
See template →21. Bare Tree with Forked Branches
A gnarled bare tree glows from a wide split trunk up through forked, twisting branches, the classic haunted-forest silhouette in reverse. The entire tree shape is cut through as one connected opening, so light traces every crooked limb. It rates easy because the cuts are bold, but the branch tips narrow quickly; cut from each tip back toward the trunk and remove the waste in small pieces so no limb snaps off.
See template →22. Curved Horns and Diamond Chin
A devilish face with two curved horns sprouting from the brow, narrow slanted eyes glaring beneath them, a wide grin studded with square teeth, and a diamond goatee stamped under the chin. Every piece is cut through so the whole sinister face burns bright. A medium carve with lots of payoff; cut the horn tips slowly since their curved points are the thinnest cuts, and finish with the easy diamond chin.
See template →23. Curved Horns and Barred Eyes
Two curved horns rise from the crown while fierce slanted eyes, each split by a solid bar of rind, glare above a jagged toothy grin. The horns, eyes, nose, and mouth are all pierced through, with the eye bars and pointed teeth left as uncut bridges. On this medium carve, do the eye interiors in two halves around each bar so the thin strip never bends.
See template →24. Three Tombstones Under a Moon
A miniature midnight cemetery: three rounded tombstones of different heights glow along the bottom while a crescent moon and a scatter of small round stars shine above them. Every element is a simple cut-through, and the plain shapes make the scene read clearly from across the street. It is an easy carve; drill the little star dots first while the wall is still solid, then saw out the tombstones and moon.
See template →25. Slanted Eyes and Six Slashes
A ferocious face glares out through slanted slit-pupil eyes above a fanged snarl, with three sweeping slash marks flaring from each cheek like whiskers of fury. The eyes, nostrils, toothy mouth, lower jaw slot, and all six cheek slashes are cut through the wall for a blazing, aggressive stare. At medium difficulty, save the long tapered slashes for last and cut them thin at the tips so they flick outward like real claw marks.
See template →26. Barred Eyes and Four Fangs
Slanted, sinister eyes are crossed by narrow uncut bars that read like glaring pupils, while the sneering mouth bares pointed fangs above and below the grin. The face is all pierced openings, and those slim bridges across the eyes are the make-or-break detail. Cut each eye in sections around its bar rather than in one pass, and save the fang notches for last so the thin points do not snap while you work.
See template →27. Scorpion with Curled Tail
A menacing scorpion with pincers spread wide, eight angled legs, a segmented body, and a tail curling up to a poised stinger. The entire creature is shaded work: each segment and claw is shaved to glowing flesh while the skin between stays dark, giving the body its armored look. Carve the segment gaps as narrow untouched skin lines, working from the body outward so the skinny legs keep clean edges.
See template →28. Almond Eyes and Seven Teeth
A wide, low jack-o'-lantern face with sly almond-shaped eyes, a small triangle nose, and a long jagged mouth packed with alternating square teeth top and bottom. Everything is pierced through, and the horizontal layout suits squat, wide pumpkins. At medium difficulty the tooth row is the main work; cut the mouth's outer outline first, then remove the gaps between teeth one at a time so each block keeps support while you work.
See template →29. Slanted Cat Eyes and Whiskers
A low, wide cat face with menacing slanted eyes, a triangle nose, and long horizontal whisker slashes stretching across both cheeks. Each feature is pierced clean through, and the wide layout suits a squat, round pumpkin. Angle your saw to match the eye slant, and cut the long whiskers in two passes from the outside in so the thin slits stay crisp and even.
See template →30. Slanted Eyes and Jagged Grin
A fierce horror face made of three bold shapes: two sharply slanted eyes that hook downward like angry slashes, and a wide zigzag mouth full of jagged points. Everything is cut through, so the whole face blazes with candlelight and reads clearly from the street. It is an easy carve despite the menacing look; use long straight cuts for each zigzag segment and the aggressive angles practically draw themselves.
See template →31. Two Horns and Square Teeth
Two curved horns glow near the stem while slanted, angry eyes and a wide grin with square teeth complete this simple horned demon. Every feature is a pierced opening, and the shapes are big and forgiving, making it an easy carve with a wicked payoff. Cut the mouth as one band and notch the square teeth from the top and bottom edges so each tooth stays anchored to the wall.
See template →32. Sloping Eyes and Unequal Fangs
A classic evil jack-o'-lantern with steeply slanted triangle eyes glaring downward and a wide jagged mouth of uneven fangs, some long and some short for extra menace. All shapes are pierced through for a fiery glow. Rated medium because of the zigzag mouth; cut each fang point with two clean strokes meeting at the tip, and bevel the eye edges outward so more light escapes upward.
See template →33. Slanted Eyes and Zigzag Grin
The timeless sinister pumpkin: two sharply slanted eyes with hooked inner corners, a small angled nose notch, and a long zigzag mouth that saws across the lower face in jagged peaks. All five openings are cut clean through for maximum glow. It is rated easy because every shape is bold and open; the one spot that needs care is the zigzag mouth, where cutting into each point from both sides keeps the teeth from rounding off.
See template →34. Angled Eyes and Seven Fangs
Two sharply slanted triangle eyes glare above a wide jagged mouth lined with seven pointed fangs, giving this face a classic menacing snarl. Every element is cut fully through, and the zigzag mouth does most of the work, so accuracy there pays off. Cut each tooth as two separate straight strokes meeting at the point instead of dragging the saw around the corner, and the grin stays razor sharp.
See template →35. Pointed-Abdomen Relief Spider
A boldly sculpted spider with a plump pointed abdomen, rounded head, and eight thick segmented legs that arch outward like a tarantula ready to strike. It carves as continuous-wall relief: you shave away skin at varying depths so the body and legs stand out dimensionally, with no openings pierced. This hard project rewards layered carving, so rough in the whole shape shallow first, then deepen around the legs to lift them off the background.
See template →36. Slant Brows and Triangle Eyes
Pure menace in four cuts: two big triangle eyes slanted inward in a hard glare, each topped by a thin detached brow slit angled the same way. All four shapes are cut through, and with no mouth at all the silent stare does the work. This is one of the easiest designs to carve and one of the most effective; keep the brow slits narrow and parallel to the eye tops so the angry angle stays sharp.
See template →37. Dark-Backed Crawling Spider
A big crawling spider with a dark rounded abdomen and eight bent legs radiating across the pumpkin's face. The design is peel-carved: pale skin is shaved away around each leg and along the body's edges so the spider reads in silhouette, with no pierced openings at all. The legs are long and thin, so score both edges of each one with a knife tip before shaving between the lines to keep the curves clean.
See template →38. Eight-Legged Peeled Spider
A giant spider sprawled across the whole pumpkin face, its oval abdomen and small head flanked by eight long jointed legs that bend at sharp knees. The design uses skin-shave shading only: the spider shape is peeled to the pale flesh while the wall stays whole, so it looms in daylight without any pierced holes. At medium difficulty, score the leg outlines first and peel each segment separately to keep the joints sharp.
See template →39. Six-Slot Grin and Cheek Slits
Two arched, angry eyes glower above a huge crescent grin broken into a row of glowing tooth slots, with small slits flaring at each cheek. All the features are pierced through the wall, and the strips of rind left between the tooth openings become the dark teeth of the smile. Cut the mouth slots from the center outward and leave the narrow rind bridges at full thickness so the grin holds its shape.
See template →40. Angular Seven-Tooth Grin
A sharp-edged jack-o'-lantern face with slanted triangle eyes, an angular nose, and a wide jagged mouth broken into seven pointed teeth. Every shape is cut straight through the pumpkin wall, making a bright, high-contrast face that reads perfectly from the porch steps. It is a medium pattern because of the many small tooth points, so saw into each corner from both directions instead of twisting the blade to keep the tips sharp.
See template →41. Sneering Fangs and Slanted Eyes
A sinister face with narrow slanted eyes, a slim angled nose, and a wide sneering mouth bristling with pointed fangs top and bottom. Eyes, nose, and mouth are pierced clean through, with the fang shapes left as solid teeth jutting into the glowing opening. Even though it rates easy, the fang tips are fragile; cut each tooth from base to point and let the waste fall away instead of pulling it free.
See template →42. Menacing Glowing Eyes
Just two fierce, slanted eyes with curled inner corners, glaring out of an otherwise untouched pumpkin. Both eye shapes are cut fully through, and because there is no nose or mouth, the minimalist glare does all the spooky work after dark. This is a true beginner project: trace carefully, cut each eye in two passes following the hooked curve, and the whole carve is done in under twenty minutes.
See template →43. Wide-Eyed Hairy Monster
A wide-eyed shaggy monster stares out with round googly eyes, a snub nose, and a jagged fanged smirk, all framed by tufts of wild fur around the edges. The face and fur spikes are cut through in many separate openings, which is where the hard rating comes from. Carve the small fur tufts and eye rings before the large mouth, and leave the skin bridges between shapes untouched so the face holds together.
See template →44. Long-Eared Monster Face
A tall, unsettling monster mask stares out of the pumpkin: long upright ears branching like antlers, hollow ringed eyes, a skeletal snout, and a mouthful of pointed fangs, all drawn in thin interlocking cutouts. The entire face is pierced through as a network of narrow slots that leaves delicate pumpkin bridges between every glowing line. This expert design demands a fine-detail saw; carve from the center outward so the fragile bridges keep support as long as possible.
See template →45. Heavy Brows and Stitched Smile
Sharp slanted eyes glare from under heavy brows above a narrow triangle nose and a long menacing grin lined with thin vertical teeth. The eyes, nose, and mouth are cut through, and the row of skinny tooth bridges is what earns the hard rating. Cut the mouth outline first, then remove the gaps between teeth one at a time so the fragile strips never take sideways pressure.
See template →46. Swept Eyes and Melting Grin
A wicked jack-o'-lantern with two swept, flame-like eyes, a small notched nose, and an enormous melting grin whose edges drip and ripple across the lower half of the pumpkin. All features are pierced through, and the wavy mouth throws dramatic, uneven light. This is medium work with one long tricky opening, so carve the mouth in sections from the center out and leave the drippy lower points attached until the very end for support.
See template →47. Notched Brows and Jagged Grin
A characterful jack-o'-lantern with heavy notched brows sitting over sly almond eyes, and a huge open mouth whose top edge is a row of jagged zigzag teeth above a broad curling lower lip. Eyes, brow slits, and the mouth are all pierced through for a bright, expressive glow. At medium difficulty, the key move is cutting each zigzag tooth point cleanly; slice into every corner from both directions instead of turning the blade.
See template →48. Slanted Eyes and Twin Fangs
A wicked jack-o'-lantern with sharply slanted eyes, a small triangle nose, and a curling grin pierced by two long fangs hanging from the upper lip. All the features cut straight through, and the fangs read as solid pumpkin left inside the glowing mouth opening. It is an easy carve overall; just remember the fangs are attached only at the top, so slice along their sides gently and never lever the knife against them.
See template →49. Witch Profile & Clawed Hands
A wicked witch in profile fills a glowing full-moon circle, her pointed hat, hooked nose, jutting chin, and two gnarled clawed hands all left in silhouette against the light. The moon disc is cut through around her, so every detail depends on the pumpkin you leave behind. This expert design demands patience: remove the background in small wedges and never lever your blade against the thin fingers, which are the most fragile part.
See template →50. Drooping Laughing Face
Two drooping, hooked eyes sag toward a small nose and an enormous lopsided open mouth, giving this face a wailing, ghostly howl. Every feature is pierced through, and the curled inner tips of the eyes are what sell the melting expression. This is a harder carve because the eye hooks and the long mouth curve leave narrow bridges of pumpkin, so cut those thin sections last and support the wall with your free hand.
See template →51. Narrow Eyes and Barbed Smile
A sinister jack-o'-lantern face with hooked, narrowed eyes, a small heart-shaped nose, and an enormous crescent smile lined with dozens of needle-thin barbed teeth. The eyes, nose, and grin are cut through, and the tiny spikes along the smile are what push this into hard territory. Carve the long crescent first, then nick each barb outward from the opening with a fine blade so the delicate points do not tear.
See template →52. Three Graves in a Full Moon
A moonlit cemetery scene: a huge glowing full moon fills the background while three headstones stand in silhouette, the tall center marker lettered RIP and flanked by two cross-topped stones rising from tufts of grass. The moon area is cut through and the graves are the pumpkin left in place. This is a hard pattern, so cut the big moon opening in several smaller sections to avoid snapping the thin grass blades along the bottom.
See template →53. Round-Eyed Dripping Grin
A gleefully sinister face with huge round eyes topped by curling, hooked brows, a small skull-style nose, and an enormous crescent grin edged with thin dripping tooth spikes. Every element is cut through, and the narrow drip slits along the mouth are what earn the hard rating. Carve the big eye and mouth openings first, then cut the fragile tooth drips last with a fine saw so they do not snap.
See template →54. Double Zigzag Flame Face
Jagged flame-shaped eyes glare above a huge zigzag grin packed with two rows of interlocking pointed teeth. Every eye, brow flick, and tooth gap is pierced clean through, leaving thin orange spikes of rind that read as fangs when the candle is lit. Those narrow tooth points are fragile, so cut them last, work from the tips inward, and support each spike with your free hand as you finish.
See template →55. Split-Nose Zigzag Frown
A classic angry jack-o'-lantern face with two sharp slanted eyes, a split two-part nose, and a jagged zigzag frown of pointed teeth. All five openings are cut straight through the wall, leaving the rest of the pumpkin untouched for maximum contrast. It is an easy pattern with only a handful of pieces, so take your time on the zigzag mouth and cut each tooth point cleanly before pushing the waste piece out.
See template →56. Snarling Split-Mouth Face
This snarling jack-o'-lantern glares through slanted, angry eyes above a flared triangular nose and a huge split mouth bristling with long fangs and jagged lower teeth. The eyes, nose, and mouth are all cut through, while thin skin bridges hold each fang in place against the glow. Rated hard because of those narrow tooth bridges; carve the fangs last with a fine saw and leave extra width until the final pass.
See template →57. Angry Eyes and Slanted Brows
Two fierce glowing eyes under sharply slanted brows, and nothing else. The eye shapes are cut clean through while the rest of the pumpkin stays untouched, so all the menace comes from those two narrow slits of light. The thin points where each brow meets the eye are the only tricky part; cut toward the wide end of each shape so the tips stay crisp. A fast, dramatic carve when time is short.
See template →58. Heavy-Brow Angry Face
This scowling jack-o'-lantern glares out through heavy slanted brows, a small triangle nose, and a snarling mouth ringed with sharp fangs top and bottom. Every feature is a pierced opening, leaving thick pumpkin wall between the angry eyes and the jagged mouth for strength. At medium difficulty the narrow inner brow points are the fragile spots, so cut the eyes from the center outward and save the thin corners for last.
See template →59. Angry Sawtooth Grin
A fierce take on the traditional jack-o'-lantern, this design pairs sharply slanted triangle eyes with a long sawtooth mouth that zigzags across the lower face. Both eyes and the jagged grin are pierced completely through the wall so the whole snarl blazes with candlelight. The narrow zigzag points make this a medium carve; cut each tooth with short strokes toward the point so the tips stay crisp instead of snapping off.
See template →60. Classic Twin-Fang Grin
A classic jack-o'-lantern face with sharply slanted, angled eyes and a wide sinister grin punctuated by two long fangs hanging from the upper lip. The eyes, mouth, and fang gaps are all cut clean through so candlelight pours out of every opening. The fangs stay attached as pointed flaps of pumpkin wall, so an easy tip is to cut the mouth first and shape each fang last with slow, shallow strokes.
See template →61. Unequal Eyes and Jagged Grin
A nightmare grin stretches ear to ear, packed with dozens of jagged interlocking fangs, beneath two mismatched eyes, one wide and wild and one narrowed and crossed by scar lines, with flame like spikes radiating outward and diamond accents above and below. Nearly all of it is pierced through, leaving a web of thin rind spikes that demands real patience. Work from the center of the mouth outward with a fine saw, supporting each fragile spike as you free it on this expert carve.
See template →62. Bold Eight-Legged Spider
A big bodied spider spreads eight bent legs across the pumpkin face, framed by glowing panels that let the light flood around the silhouette. The spider itself stays as solid rind while the surrounding windows are cut through, so the legs read as crisp dark lines against the glow. Cut the background panels first and save the thin leg bridges for last so they keep their support.
See template →63. Snarling Wolf Face Pumpkin Stencil
A wolf face stares straight forward in this hard pumpkin stencil, its large triangular ears open and pierced, its almond-shaped eyes cut through, and its muzzle parted to reveal a fanged open mouth. The fur around the face is rendered as jagged zigzag edges, and the nose bridge and cheek ruff details are a mix of solid and cut sections that read as fur texture when lit. Carve the two thin lightning-bolt-shaped brow marks above the eyes before removing the larger eye cutouts, as they are the most fragile narrow strips in the design.
See template →64. Howling Wolf Moon Pumpkin Stencil
A wolf howling at a large crescent-shaped moon fills this hard pumpkin stencil, with a trio of jagged pine trees to the left and the wolf's body set as a solid orange silhouette inside the open pierced moon arc. The moon itself is the glowing background that frames the wolf and trees, while the animal and pines remain as uncut pumpkin skin. When carving the pine tree segments, cut each zigzag branch notch one at a time using a small detail blade, since the tight repeated angles along the tree edges are easy to over-cut and merge into a single straight line.
See template →65. Flowing Grim Reaper Pumpkin Stencil
A flowing Grim Reaper figure grips a long scythe at chest height, its hooded skull face glowing with hollow eye sockets as the ragged robe billows outward below. The curved scythe blade arcs dramatically across the top of the composition. Lit from within, the open robe hem, skeletal hands, and skull interior create a layered halo of light around the solid hood shape. Carve the large open robe sections last so the scythe blade, the most slender element, stays braced by the surrounding pumpkin wall while you work.
See template →66. Rising Zombies Pumpkin Stencil
Two zombie figures rising from the ground face inward in this hard pumpkin stencil, their ragged arms reaching upward and their tattered lower bodies emerging from earth at the base of a tall oval negative space. The zombies read as solid orange silhouettes flanking a large central open oval, so the lit jack-o-lantern glows through that oval while the outstretched zombie arms and rotting fingers stand out in relief. Carve the finger details at the top of each arm before cutting the large central oval, as the fingers are the most fragile elements and benefit from the extra pumpkin mass still in place.
See template →67. Vampire Count Pumpkin Stencil
A vampire count shown from the waist up dominates this expert pumpkin stencil: a swept-back widow's peak hairline, arched expressive brows, sharp angular cheekbones, a sneering half-open mouth, and a high-collared cape spread wide at the bottom. The face is built from many disconnected cut-out islands separated by thin pumpkin bridges, giving the lit design a dramatic stained-glass quality. Before cutting any facial details, map all the bridge lines carefully: the narrow strip between the brow and the cheek is the most fragile connector and must be preserved until the end.
See template →68. Haunted House Pumpkin Stencil
Two stacked haunted house facades make up this easy pumpkin stencil: an upper story with a steep peaked roofline and a tall arched window topped by a smaller rectangular pane, then a lower story with its own peaked roof, a grid window, and a rounded arch doorway, all sitting on a narrow uneven ground strip. The cut sections are the rooflines, windows, door, and ground strip, while solid pumpkin bridges between them keep the tiers separate. Cut the smallest window panes first so the surrounding structure stays rigid while the larger roofline panels are removed.
See template →69. Zombies Pumpkin Stencil
The word "ZOMBIES" in dripping, horror-font letters anchors this stencil, with a row of grasping undead arms and hands rising above the text from a pool of slime below. All the negative space around the letters and arms is cut away, leaving the drip shapes and reaching fingers glowing against the pumpkin flesh. The thin drip strands between letters are the most fragile part of this carving, so cut each letter interior first and leave the connecting drips until the very end.
See template →70. Devil with Trident Pumpkin Stencil
A cartoon devil character stands full-body, holding a trident in one hand and sporting a curled pointed tail behind it, with two horns curving above its round head, arched eyebrows, stubby fang teeth, and small cloven-hoof feet visible below its tunic. The scattered cut pieces, including the trident tines, horns, and eyebrow slots, are separated by solid pumpkin bridges that outline each body part clearly when the jack-o-lantern is lit. Cut the three narrow trident tines first since they sit away from the body and are easiest to control while the surrounding pumpkin is still rigid.
See template →71. Crouching Werewolf Pumpkin Stencil
A stocky werewolf crouches forward in an aggressive stance in this hard pumpkin stencil, with a spiky mane of fur bristling along its back, a snarling open-mouthed face showing sharp teeth, and thick clawed legs ready to spring. The design uses open cuts for the face interior and the gaps between the leg and body fur tufts, with solid pumpkin ridges defining each tuft shape when lit. Cut the teeth row inside the open mouth before removing the surrounding head-area cuts so the small tooth gaps remain stable.
See template →72. Skeleton Ghost Pumpkin Stencil
A skeletal ghost charges forward with clawed hands outstretched, its skull face showing hollow eyes and a jagged open mouth, the lower body dissolving into flowing tattered shroud wisps in this hard pumpkin stencil. The cut pieces include the eye and mouth openings in the skull, the gaps between the outstretched claw fingers, and several large void areas within the billowing shroud body. The thin strips between the claw fingers are fragile; cut each finger gap fully before moving to the large shroud openings below.
See template →73. Sinister Skull Face Pumpkin Stencil
Two large angular eyes with curling inner-corner details and cocked brows form the upper half of this skull pumpkin stencil, with a small paired nasal cavity below and a wide clenched-teeth mouth at the bottom, all cuts floating separately on an otherwise solid pumpkin face. When lit, the glowing eyes and jagged teeth give the jack-o-lantern an intensely menacing expression. Cut the thin curling details inside each eye first, while the pumpkin is still rigid, then open the eye sockets, nasal holes, and wide tooth row in that order to keep the face from flexing during fine work.
See template →74. Sinister Eyes Pumpkin Stencil
A pair of intensely glaring eyes fills this expert pumpkin stencil in a wide horizontal composition, with deeply furrowed brows, sharp inner-eye detail, and swirling flame-like linework around the eye sockets all rendered as intricate pierce cuts. The result when lit is a wall of illuminated eyes and chaotic energy that stretches across the pumpkin's face. Carve the small inner-eye iris details and fine flame points before opening the large eye-cavity cutouts, since those large voids will flex the pumpkin wall and make the remaining fine work harder to control.
See template →75. Man Portrait Pumpkin Stencil
A scowling man's portrait rendered in tight linework stares out from this expert pumpkin stencil, one hand raised in a defiant gesture with a skeleton hand overlaid on it, the figure's jacket and muscular build conveyed through angled slash cuts below the face. The design relies on many small interior cuts to build the facial features, making it a demanding carve. Tackle the densely detailed face first, cutting the brow wrinkles, nostril, and lip cuts before opening any of the larger torso voids.
See template →76. Grim Reaper with Scythe Pumpkin Stencil
A hooded Grim Reaper leans forward gripping a large curved scythe, its skeletal face visible inside the cowl, and tattered robe edges dissolving into ragged fringe at the bottom in this expert grim reaper pumpkin stencil. The composition reads as a single dramatic figure, with the scythe blade sweeping up behind the figure and the robe tatters creating many thin separate cuts below. Carve the robe fringe tatters at the base first, since those narrow flame-like cuts are the easiest to crack once adjacent large sections of the torso are removed.
See template →77. Mummy Pumpkin Stencil
A mummy's head and shoulders rise from a base of wrapping strips in this expert pumpkin stencil, the face emerging through layered horizontal and diagonal bandage cut-outs that reveal a single visible eye and a grimacing mouth. The design is dense with interlocking cut shapes separated by thin strips of uncut pumpkin that simulate gauze wrapping. Work from the face outward, completing the eye and mouth details before tackling the long bandage strips so the central features stay stable throughout.
See template →78. Flame Werewolf Pumpkin Stencil
A werewolf head in profile faces right, built entirely from flame-shaped strokes and pointed fur tufts that radiate outward from a snarling snout and bared teeth, creating a tribal-tattoo effect across the whole pumpkin face. The design has no large open areas; instead dozens of narrow flame cuts pierce through, leaving thin pumpkin bridges between each cut that glow orange and separate clearly from the negative space. Cut the smallest innermost flame tips around the snout first, then spiral outward to the largest wing-like strokes at the edges.
See template →79. Horned Demon Skull Pumpkin Stencil
A demonic horned skull with massive curved ram-like horns and a symmetrical face composed of dozens of interlocking cut fragments makes this one of the most intricate skull pumpkin stencils available. The forehead, cheeks, and jaw are all broken into shaped segments separated by thin pumpkin bridges, and the horns are densely cross-hatched with ridged cuts. Work from the center outward, cutting the tiniest interior fragments first before opening any large jaw or eye-socket voids, to avoid collapsing the many delicate bridges that hold the design together.
See template →80. Scary Text Pumpkin Stencil
The word "Scary" is rendered in a dripping, horror-movie hand lettering style and set inside a speech bubble outline made of jagged, claw-like strokes in this hard pumpkin stencil. The letter forms themselves are cut through while the speech bubble border stays solid, so candlelight glows through the word while the ragged bubble outline frames it in orange. The thin descenders on the letters, particularly the tail of the "y" and the base of the "S," are the most fragile bridges; cut those last after the letter interiors are already free.
See template →81. Hooded Grim Reaper Face Pumpkin Stencil
A hooded Grim Reaper face looms from within a tattered, wind-swept cloak in this expert pumpkin stencil, its skull face showing deep-set eye sockets, a skeletal nose cavity, and rows of exposed teeth, all surrounded by jagged cloak edges that dissolve into flame-like wisps at the bottom. Dozens of small cuts through the cloak fabric, face, and shroud edges create a complex web of glowing gaps. Tackle the most crowded area, the teeth row, first when your hands and the pumpkin are both fresh, then spiral outward to the cloak wisps.
See template →82. Demon Tree Pumpkin Stencil
A demonic tree creature roars from this expert pumpkin stencil: a gnarled trunk rises from spreading roots, branching into twisted limbs with curling twig tendrils, while a menacing face with jagged saw-tooth teeth and hollow eye cavities glares from the center. Dozens of thin, curving cut sections radiate outward, separated by very narrow orange bridges. Work from the outermost twig tips inward toward the central face to avoid snapping the thin outer branches while the interior is still supported.
See template →83. Zombie Hands Pumpkin Stencil
Two zombie arms thrust upward side by side on this zombie pumpkin stencil, each one emerging from a ragged torn sleeve at the base, with elongated bony fingers splayed wide and dripping flesh hanging from the wrists. The arms are the solid orange wall while the space around them is pierced away, so the pair of grasping hands glows against a dark background. The skinny finger tips are the most vulnerable pieces, so keep a finger pressed gently on each tip from the outside as you cut around it to prevent the thin point from breaking off.
See template →84. Horned Demon Face Pumpkin Stencil
A demon face stares out from this expert pumpkin stencil, its two curved ram-like horns sweeping upward and outward, wild hair radiating from the sides, a bearded chin, and glaring deeply set eyes framed by heavy brow lines. Wing-like shoulder shapes flare wide at either side. The dense interlocking cuts form dozens of small glowing slivers around the retained face features, which remain as solid orange skin. Carve the narrow hair fringe pieces on each side first to release the outer sections, then work inward toward the eyes and beard.
See template →85. Graveyard Scene Pumpkin Stencil
A wide panoramic graveyard scene fills this pumpkin stencil from edge to edge: a gnarled bare tree dominates the right side with spidery branches, a crescent moon peeks above the tree line, two bats fly near the top left, a row of varied tombstones stretches across the middle ground, and a foreground of jagged dead grass and roots fills the bottom. All elements remain connected as a single cut sheet of pumpkin wall with the background space pierced away, so the entire scene glows in silhouette. Carve the bat shapes and moon sliver at the top first while the tall tree branches above them still anchor the upper wall.
See template →86. Grim Reaper with Raised Scythe Pumpkin Stencil
A shrouded Grim Reaper grips a scythe overhead in this expert-level pumpkin stencil, packed with dozens of jagged, flowing cut sections that render tattered robes, bony fingers, a skull face peering from the hood, and a second smaller skull on the chest. The design reads as a dense web of orange skin bridges surrounding numerous glowing cutouts. Tackle the smallest interior cuts around the skull face first so you have full stencil support, then work outward through the robe details toward the large robes and scythe blade.
See template →87. Howling Werewolf Moon Pumpkin Stencil
A howling werewolf perched on a rocky cliff dominates this expert pumpkin stencil, with a large full moon carved as an open oval behind the creature. The moon's interior is a solid pumpkin island held in place by a narrow strip at the top where the wolf's body bridges it. Scraggly pine trees and scattered bat silhouettes flank the scene, their fine spiky branches adding delicate pierced detail against the candlelit opening. Carve the large moon opening first to anchor the composition, then work outward through the bats and trees, leaving the thin bridge at the wolf's neck for last.
See template →88. Haunted Oak Tree Pumpkin Stencil
A bare haunted oak rises inside an oval frame in this expert-level tree pumpkin stencil, its trunk split at the base into gnarled roots, its branches spiraling upward with curling scrolled tips, and a sinister face lurking at the trunk where two narrow eye-slits and a spiky mouth hide among the roots. The large background sections within the oval are cut away so the curling branch and root shapes glow as solid orange silhouettes against a dark interior. Work from the outermost curled branch tips inward toward the trunk so the delicate spirals stay supported while you remove the surrounding background.
See template →89. Dracula with Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Stencil
A bald, hollow-cheeked Dracula figure holds a grinning carved jack-o-lantern to his chest in this hard vampire pumpkin stencil. The face has arching brow ridges, deeply cut cheekbones, fang-edged lips, and small pointed ear nubs. Below the chin the figure's open cape forms a bat-wing shape, and the jack-o-lantern the vampire cradles shows its own triangular eyes and jagged smile as inner cutouts. The composition creates two overlapping scenes: a vampire face above and a glowing pumpkin face below. Work from the outside edge of the cape inward, and carve the inner pumpkin face last to avoid over-thinning the chest wall.
See template →90. Werewolf Face Pumpkin Stencil
A werewolf face in full-snarl fills the entire design with shaggy fur radiating outward in dozens of pointed spikes, wild round eyes, and a wide open mouth showing exposed fangs and tongue. The fur spikes are individually cut through and radiate from the face in all directions, creating an extremely dense, lacy pattern when lit. Work from the outer fur tips inward toward the face, cutting each spike cluster before moving to the face features; this keeps the many thin bridges between spikes intact and supported for as long as possible.
See template →91. Wild Ghost Face Pumpkin Stencil
A wild-haired screaming figure dominates this expert ghost pumpkin stencil, with electrified hair fanning outward in jagged lightning-bolt spikes, a detailed face showing a broad toothy grin, arched brows, and heavily shadowed cheeks, all built from interlocking curved and angular cut-through shapes. The spiked hair is the defining element, each spike tapering to a sharp point. Begin with the outermost hair spikes, cutting from tip to base, so their fine points are done before the large central face cavities are removed and the wall becomes more flexible.
See template →92. Screaming Face Pumpkin Stencil
A screaming man's face, rendered with wild tufted hair radiating outward in jagged spikes, fills this expert-level pumpkin stencil. The wide open mouth, squinting brow, and deeply shadowed cheeks are built from interlocking curved cut-through shapes separated by thin orange bridges that define the facial planes. The radiating hair spikes are particularly slender at their tips. Work the hair tips first with a narrow blade, then carve the facial features from the forehead down, saving the large mouth cavity for last so it doesn't weaken the surrounding wall prematurely.
See template →93. Imp Face Pumpkin Stencil
A front-facing imp face fills this hard pumpkin stencil with layered detail: two curved horns at the top, heavy arched brow pieces over wide flame-shaped eyes, pointed ear flares on each side, a snarling open mouth with jagged teeth, and a chin medallion with a forked tip. The design reads as mostly open negative space on the pumpkin, with the narrow brow bridges and the gaps between each tooth being the most fragile elements. Carve the teeth last and use a very sharp detail blade to keep each pointed gap clean without breaking the thin skin separating them.
See template →94. Zombie with Skull Pumpkin Stencil
A tall zombie figure stands upright inside a large oval frame in this expert-level pumpkin stencil, one arm raised and holding a dripping severed skull. The body is rendered as a jagged silhouette of tattered flesh and clawed feet set against the solid oval background, while the skull dangling from the raised hand adds a second, smaller focal point within the composition. Because the zombie's body is a narrow silhouette surrounded by the large pierced oval, cut the oval background first and leave the figure's connection points at the base until last to keep the thin leg and claw details from breaking free prematurely.
See template →95. Rising Ghoul Pumpkin Stencil
A skeletal ghoul mid-stride in this expert pumpkin stencil reaches one clawed hand upward, its skull-face snarling with hollow triangular eyes, while ragged clothing and a mass of dirt and bone at the base suggest it is rising from the grave. The figure is a loose silhouette of interconnected pieces separated by thin white-line channels, so the lit jack-o-lantern shows a glowing zombie body with dark gaps that define the bones and tattered fabric. Preserve the thin ankle and wrist bridges until last, cutting the torso and skull interior openings first to keep those fragile joints from being stressed by surrounding cuts.
See template →96. Flaming Skull Pumpkin Stencil
A compact cartoon skull wearing a crown of jagged flame spikes fills this pumpkin stencil, its round head showing two circular eye sockets, a small curved smile, and a row of three square teeth below, all surrounded by an aggressive ring of pointed flames and lightning-bolt tabs. The flames and most features are pierced-through openings, leaving solid bridges between the skull face and the outer flame ring. Cut the small oval and teardrop-shaped flame scatter pieces at the very top first, then work down through the zigzag flame ring before tackling the skull face openings, to keep the narrow bridges between flames intact as long as possible.
See template →97. Flaming Devil Pumpkin Stencil
A muscular devil figure with curved horns and a snarling face is wreathed in jagged flame tongues that radiate outward from his body. The stencil uses large pierced areas for the flames and the open silhouette around his torso, while thin solid bridges define the horns, facial features, and the clawed hands. When lit, the jack-o-lantern blazes with a crescent of fire around a dark demonic form. Cut the outer flame spikes first so the central figure stays anchored while you work.
See template →98. Zombie with Chainsaw Pumpkin Stencil
A ragged zombie grips a chain-saw overhead while bursting through a set of vertical window bars on this expert zombie pumpkin stencil, its tattered body and grimacing face rendered in a detailed silhouette-plus-bridge style. The three vertical bar strips are the primary structural elements holding the upper and lower halves of the design together; do not cut them. Work from the outer edges of the figure inward, and carve the zombie's small face detail islands before removing the large surrounding body void.
See template →99. Cracked Skull Pumpkin Stencil
A side-facing human skull, cracked and fragmented, makes up this dramatic pumpkin stencil. Jagged fracture lines split the cranium into separate floating pieces, a single large orbital socket sits center-left, a smaller eye socket appears at the right, and the jaw opens to reveal ragged broken teeth. The intact pumpkin skin forms the skull fragments themselves while the large skull cavity, orbital holes, and tooth gaps are cut away. Carve the thin fracture-line gaps between skull fragments carefully and early, then work outward to the large open skull interior.
See template →100. Frankenstein Face Pumpkin Stencil
A detailed Frankenstein portrait fills this jack-o-lantern pumpkin stencil: the creature's flat-topped head, spiky hair, bolt-and-stitch scar running diagonally across his forehead, heavy brow ridge, round glasses, and grimacing stitched mouth are all rendered as bold cut-through shapes. The thick outlines stay solid while the eyes, glasses lenses, and scar details pierce through, casting dramatic light patterns. Cut the small stitch details on the forehead first so the surrounding pumpkin wall stays firm while you work inward toward the larger facial openings.
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