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Sep 14, 2026
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Huggy the Round Mummy

This cute jack-o-lantern features a round-headed mummy with two large oval eyes, a tiny round nose, and horizontal bandage wraps running down the body to small stub feet with arms held close to the sides. Each wrap band is a separate cutout strip, so the light outlines the whole figure in evenly spaced glowing lines. Position the design low enough on the pumpkin that the head clears any prominent vertical ribs, which would interrupt the clean curve of the round skull.

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Our tips for carving a similar design

The whole trick here is the row of separate bandage strips, each a thin cutout that the light turns into an evenly spaced glowing line. Plan the figure as a stack of horizontal bands with slim skin bridges between them so the front stays strong. Keep the head low and centered on a smooth panel so the round skull reads cleanly.

From pumpkin to porch

  1. Pick a smooth pumpkin and plan the layout

    Choose a rounder pumpkin with a wide, flat front panel and few deep vertical ribs. Hold your stencil against the face and slide it low enough that the round head sits on smooth skin, away from any prominent ribs that would break the curve. A short, stocky pumpkin keeps the little mummy looking cute rather than stretched. Mark the top and bottom of the figure with a pencil so you know your working area.

  2. Open the lid and clean out the shell

    Cut a lid from the bottom or the back rather than the top so the stem stays intact and the pumpkin sits flat. An adult should handle this cut. Scoop out the seeds and pulp, then scrape the inside of the carving wall down to about one inch thick. A thinner wall makes the many small bandage cuts much easier and gives you crisper glowing lines.

  3. Transfer your stencil

    Tape the pattern smoothly over the front, easing out wrinkles so the round head does not distort. Poke the outlines with a pushpin or transfer tool, following the two oval eyes, the little round nose, the arms held close to the sides, and every horizontal bandage band. Mark clearly which strips are cutouts and which slivers stay as bridges. Peel the paper and connect any faint dots with a pencil before you cut.

  4. Carve the face details first

    Start small with the two oval eyes and the tiny round nose, cutting straight in with a fine saw blade. These small openings are your brightest spots, so take your time keeping the ovals even. Working the delicate details first, while the shell is still full and strong, reduces the chance of cracking. Gently push each piece out toward the inside.

  5. Cut the bandage strips with bridges between

    Work from the top of the body downward, cutting one horizontal strip at a time and leaving the slim uncut band above and below each opening as a bridge. Those thin skin bridges are what hold the whole front together, so never join two strips into one big hole. Save the widest openings near the feet for last so the pumpkin stays rigid while you carve. Cut slowly and let the saw do the work rather than forcing it.

  6. Light it and take your photo

    Drop in a battery LED light or a short string of LEDs rather than a candle, since the many narrow cuts sit close together. Set it low inside so the light rakes upward and outlines every bandage band. Dim the room and shoot slightly above eye level to catch the round head and the rows of glowing stripes. If any strip looks dull, shave a little skin from its inner edge to open the glow.

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Gather your supplies

Check things off as you get ready.

Work on a stable surface, keep your free hand out of the cutting path, and have an adult handle sharp tools.

Three levels of light

  • Leave intact

    The thin bridge bands between the bandage strips, plus the outer background, stay as dark untouched skin.

  • Peel & shade

    Optional shallow scraping along the arm edges or nose gives a soft mid glow that softens the outline.

  • Cut through

    The oval eyes, the round nose, and each horizontal bandage strip are full cutouts for the brightest light.

Learn the carving basics

Before you start cutting

How do I keep all the bandage strips from collapsing into one big hole?

Leave a slim band of uncut skin above and below every strip to act as a bridge. These bridges carry the weight of the front and keep the shape crisp. If a bridge feels flimsy, make it a little wider rather than risk a crack.

Where should I place the head so it looks round?

Set the design low on the pumpkin so the head lands on a smooth section of the front. Avoid deep vertical ribs, which would interrupt the clean curve of the skull and make it look dented. Test the placement with your stencil before you poke any holes.

What light works best for so many thin cuts?

Use a battery LED puck or a short LED string, never a candle. The narrow strips sit close together and a flame gets too hot and uneven for this design. Place the LED low inside so the light climbs up and outlines each band evenly.

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