18 free printable patterns
Classic Pumpkin Stencils
Classic pumpkin stencils are the jack-o'-lantern faces everyone recognises: triangle eyes, a triangle nose, and a toothy grin. They are the fastest designs in the library, and the shapes throw a lot of light.
- Free PDF, no watermark
- Prints on letter or A4 at 100%
- Carving guide with every stencil
18 classic pumpkin stencils
Free PDF
Moonbeam Smiler
Cut-through
View stencilFree PDF
Shadow Swoop
Cut-through
View stencilFree PDF
The Crooked Witch Hat
Cut-through
View stencil
Free PDF
Moonlit Drift
Cut-through
View stencil
Free PDF
Ghostly Gasp
Cut-through
View stencil
Free PDF
Single Crescent Moon
Free PDF
Crescent Moon & Star
Shaded
View stencil
Free PDF
Witch Hat Jack-o-Lantern
Cut-through
View stencil
Free PDF
Windswept Witch
Cut-through
View stencil
Free PDF
Harvest Moon Sky
Cut-through
View stencil
Free PDF
Crescent Moon Stars
Cut-through
View stencil
Free PDF
Sun Meets Moon
Cut-through
View stencil
Free PDF
Triple Moon Sky
Free PDF
Sweet Dreams Moon
Shaded
View stencil
Free PDF
Ninth Inning
Shaded
View stencil
Free PDF
Stargazer Cat
Shaded
View stencil
Free PDF
Midnight Flutter
Mixed technique
View stencil
Free PDF
Man in the Moon
Shaded
View stencilCarving guide
How to carve a classic pumpkin stencil
Cut the nose first, then the eyes, then the mouth, so the biggest opening comes last. Straight-edged triangles are easiest with a saw held vertical. For the toothy grin, cut the mouth as one shape and leave a couple of square teeth uncut, hanging from the top lip and standing from the bottom.
Classic faces look right anywhere: the step, the window, the office desk. A row of them in different expressions is the traditional porch.
Questions
Classic stencil questions
What is the classic jack-o'-lantern face?+
Two triangle eyes, a small triangle nose, and a wide grin with a few square teeth. It dates back to early American Halloween traditions and remains the most carved design every year.
How long does a classic face take?+
About 15 to 30 minutes after scooping. It is the best first pumpkin for kids and beginners.
Which classic pumpkin stencils are the easiest?+
79 of the 141 are easy, 44 of the 141 are intermediate, 14 of the 141 are hard, 4 of the 141 are expert. Compare the difficulty labels and carving guides to choose a design.