50 Scary Pumpkin Patterns
Explore 50 distinct scary pumpkin patterns from the stencil library.
1. 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 →2. 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 →3. 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 →4. 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 →5. 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 →6. 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 →7. 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 →8. 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 →9. 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 →10. 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 →11. 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 →12. 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 →13. 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 →14. 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 →15. 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 →16. 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 →17. 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 →18. 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 →19. Grim Reaper 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 →20. 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 →21. 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 →22. 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 →23. Grim Reaper 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 →24. 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 →25. 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 →26. Dracula 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 →27. 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 →28. 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 →29. 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 →30. 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 →31. 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 →32. 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 →33. 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 →34. Devil in Flames 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 →35. 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 →36. Evil Scarecrow Pumpkin Stencil
An oversized evil face fills this scarecrow pumpkin stencil, with heavily arched crescent brows slanting inward over deep-set crescent eyes, a small heart-shaped nose cutout, and a wide grinning mouth lined with dozens of sharp, evenly spaced spike teeth. All facial features are pierced through; the pumpkin skin between them forms the cheeks, brow ridge, and lip edges. Begin with the eyebrow slashes, then the eyes, saving the spike-tooth mouth for last because those narrow points snap easily if the wall has already been weakened.
See template →37. 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.
See template →38. 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 →39. Monster Tree Pumpkin Stencil
A menacing anthropomorphic tree creature with clawed outstretched arms, a roaring jagged-toothed mouth, and swirling branch-tentacle hair stands silhouetted inside a large circular moon in this expert pumpkin stencil. The entire moon disc interior is cut away and glows with light, while the creature silhouette and the area outside the moon ring remain as solid pumpkin skin. The swirling hair tendrils at the top create the finest detail against the glowing backdrop. Cut those wispy curling tips before clearing the large moon interior, to avoid cracking the delicate spiral ends once the surrounding wall is weakened.
See template →40. Evil Clown Pumpkin Stencil
Jagged wing-like eyes arch above a massive serrated grin packed with long, irregular fangs on this evil clown jack-o-lantern pumpkin stencil. Both eye pieces and the mouth arc are fully cut through, leaving a small heart-shaped nose sliver as the only solid detail inside the grin. The thin points of each fang are the most fragile elements: carve the broad base of the mouth opening first, then carefully nibble out each fang tip from base to point to avoid snapping them off.
See template →41. 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 →42. Horned Devil Face Pumpkin Stencil
A snarling horned devil face bursts outward in this expert pumpkin stencil, its deeply detailed visage surrounded by wild flame-like hair, pointed ears, and curling scroll accents, while the eyes, nostrils, and sneering mouth with individual teeth are all cut through as fine interior negative spaces. Dozens of flame-fringe cuts radiate from the outer edge, creating a dense, fiery halo effect when lit. Work from the center face features outward toward the flame fringe, so the most delicate outer tips are cut last when you have the steadiest control.
See template →43. Zombie Arm Pumpkin Stencil
A single decayed zombie arm reaches upward from the ground in this pumpkin stencil, the skeletal hand and bony fingers clawing into empty space while the forearm and sleeve taper to a ragged ground line at the base. The design is mostly one large connected negative-space cut with thin solid bridges defining the sleeve folds and individual finger bones. Cut the individual finger separations before releasing the large arm opening so the fingertips stay supported until the end.
See template →44. Demon Face Pumpkin Stencil
An angry demon jack-o-lantern face glares from this pumpkin stencil, its two sweeping brow-and-eye shapes angled sharply inward above a small curved nose and a wide jagged mouth bristling with pointed fangs. All five elements are cut through individually against the solid pumpkin face. Carve the two large brow-eye pieces before the mouth so the face stays rigid while you navigate the fine inward angles of each brow's inner corner.
See template →45. Skeletal Grim Reaper Pumpkin Stencil
A menacing skeletal Grim Reaper looms in three-quarter view on this expert pumpkin stencil, its ragged shroud trailing in torn tatters, one clawed bony hand gripping a scythe handle, a detailed skull face with visible teeth, sunken eye sockets, and a crescent scythe blade arcing across the upper left. Dozens of thin irregular shreds of robe create complex negative spaces throughout the body. Begin by cutting the large scythe blade and clearing the open background areas, then work into the tattered robe fringe from the outside edges inward so the narrow strips never lose support from adjacent uncut skin.
See template →46. Dragon Eye Pumpkin Stencil
An enormous reptilian eye dominates this pumpkin stencil, rendered as a slit-pupil iris surrounded by jagged scale-like fragments and frayed, tooth-edged eyelid margins. The large pupil and the scales radiating outward are all pierced sections, leaving thin orange bridges between them that suggest skin and scale texture when lit. Because many of the scale pieces are isolated islands surrounded by cut areas on all sides, pin each one with a toothpick before making final cuts to prevent pieces from dropping inward and tearing the bridges.
See template →47. Sea Monster Pumpkin Stencil
A stylized deep-sea creature face stares from this pumpkin stencil, its triangular hooded head framing two bulbous, tentacle-ringed eyes and a beaked mouth below, with two sets of curved claw-like appendages at the bottom. The large triangular head opening is the primary cut-out that floods the design with candlelight, while the eyes with their frilled tentacle edges remain as detailed solid islands within it. Carve the eye tentacle frills with a fine blade before opening the surrounding triangle, so those delicate projections have wall support behind them.
See template →48. Devil in Flames Pumpkin Stencil
A snarling devil or demon figure dissolves into horizontal flame streaks in this expert pumpkin stencil, the upper body and bared-teeth face rendered in dense interlocking cuts while dozens of thin parallel flame lines trail outward to the right, tapering to points. Lit from inside, the flames read as a cascading burst of light across the pumpkin surface. Cut the face details first, then work along the flame lines from the body toward the outermost tips, always cutting from the thick base of each flame toward its thin pointed end.
See template →49. Walking Zombie Pumpkin Stencil
A stick-thin zombie figure lurches forward in mid-stride on this easy pumpkin stencil: arms outstretched and ragged, mouth open, body leaning with one leg lifted and tattered coat hem trailing behind. The silhouette is carved almost entirely as one connected void, with only a few narrow bridges at the coat flaps defining the outline against the solid pumpkin. Because the figure is tall and narrow, center it vertically on the pumpkin face and cut the wide torso section before the spindly arm extensions to avoid flexing the skin.
See template →50. Carnivorous Plant Pumpkin Stencil
A carnivorous plant in a small pot rears up with a wide-open dinosaur-like skull head in this hard halloween pumpkin stencil, its spotted cap, rows of sharp exposed teeth, a single round eye socket, small side leaves, and a slender stem all rendered as an intricate mix of open cuts and skin bridges. The row of individual teeth is the most demanding detail, each one a narrow spike that must stay connected at its root while the surrounding jaw is removed. Cut the eye socket and cap spots first, then work the tooth row from the back molars forward to the front fangs, leaving each tooth tip touching its neighbor until the very end.
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