29 free printable patterns
Ghost Pumpkin Stencils
Ghost pumpkin stencils feature floating sheets, round eyes, wavy tails, and the occasional boo. Simple ghosts are some of the easiest Halloween designs to carve, and their big open shape lets a lot of light out.
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29 ghost pumpkin stencils
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Tiptoe Boo Ghost
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The Friendly Phantom
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The Friendly Waver
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Ghost with BOO Balloon
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Grinning Ghost
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King of the Crypt
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Just Saw a Ghost
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The Wailing Ghost Mask
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Surprised Ghost
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Silly Ghost
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Cartoon Ghost
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Sad Ghost
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Screaming Ghost Face
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Ghost Emoji
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Floating Ghost
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Twin Ghosts
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Creepy Ghost Face
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Double Ghost
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Encore Ghost
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Waving Wispy Ghost
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Little Boo
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Skeletal Ghost
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Skeleton Ghost
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Ghost Reaper
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Friendly Ghost
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Tombstone with Ghost
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Googly-Eyed Ghost
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Big Boo Burst
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Wild Ghost Face
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How to carve a ghost pumpkin stencil
A ghost is a single opening with two eyes left uncut inside it. Cut the wavy bottom edge first in short strokes, then up the sides and over the head, and finish the tail points with a knife. The eyes and mouth must stay attached to the ghost's edge or they will fall in; leave a bridge at the top of each.
Ghost pumpkins on a dark porch light the way for trick-or-treaters. Hang a cheesecloth ghost above the pumpkin for a matching pair.
Questions
Ghost stencil questions
How do I stop the ghost's eyes from falling into the pumpkin?+
Do not cut all the way around them. Leave each eye attached to the top edge of the ghost opening by a bridge of pumpkin, so the eyes hang like dark ovals inside the glow.
What is the easiest ghost stencil?+
The single floating ghost with two oval eyes. It is one opening and takes 20 to 30 minutes, which is why it is a favourite with kids.
How long do ghost pumpkin stencils take to carve?+
Check the individual stencil's carving guide for its time estimate. Preparation, pumpkin size, wall thickness and your experience affect the total; difficulty alone does not determine carving time.