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This free COEXIST pumpkin stencil is a printable PDF pattern you can print at home, tape to your pumpkin, and trace. The word COEXIST is spelled out in large block letters where each letter is formed by a different world symbol: a crescent and star, a peace sign, an equals sign, a Star of David, the Eye of Providence, a yin-yang circle, and a Christian cross. All seven symbols are cut through the pumpkin wall so candlelight illuminates each one independently. Because the circular peace sign and yin-yang contain floating interior pieces, press a toothpick through the interior disk of each from the inside after cutting to hold it in place. Use it as a carving template for your Halloween jack-o'-lantern. It is rated Advanced. Actual time varies with preparation, pumpkin size and experience. Fine details and narrow supports need careful planning. Follow the cutting and shading key in this design’s PDF.
Pumpkin size guide
- 🎃 Small (5 to 7"): print at 80%
- 🎃 Medium (7 to 10"): print at 100% (recommended)
- 🎃 Large (11 to 13"): print at 130%
- 🎃 Giant (14"+): print at 150% on tabloid paper
Frequently asked questions
Can I resize this stencil?▾
Yes. The PDF is vector so it scales cleanly. Print the pattern at 100% for a 7 to 10 inch pumpkin, 130% for 11 to 13 inch, or 150% for a giant. Use your printer's "Fit to page" or "Custom scale" setting.
What kind of paper works best?▾
Standard 20 lb letter or A4 printer paper is fine. Heavier paper is harder to bend around the pumpkin curve. If your printer supports it, set the quality to 'best' so the lines are crisp.
How long will the carved pumpkin last?▾
Usually 5 to 10 days. Coat all cut surfaces with petroleum jelly and store the pumpkin somewhere cool overnight. Avoid direct sun. Battery LED pumpkin lights produce no heat and help it last longer.
Can I sell pumpkins carved with this stencil?▾
Yes, the carved pumpkin you make is yours. The license covers personal and small-scale commercial carving (selling carved pumpkins, photographing them, posting on social). You may not resell the PDF file itself.
What if my printer doesn't print the whole stencil?▾
Set 'Page scaling' to 'Fit' in the print dialog and uncheck 'Auto-rotate'. If it still cuts off, the design includes 0.25" of safe-area margin so a small crop won't ruin it.
How to carve this stencil
- Transfer all seven letter-symbols carefully; the interior circles of the O (peace) and T (yin-yang) are the most critical floating islands.
- Cut each letter from left to right, starting with the crescent-star C, which has no floating pieces.
- For the peace-sign O, cut the outer circle first, then the three internal line segments; the center disk will be floating, so secure it with a dab of petroleum jelly against the inner wall before the circle cut is complete.
- Carve the Star of David I, cutting the two overlapping triangle outlines and keeping the six star points intact.
- Cut the Eye of Providence sunburst I, starting at the outer rays and finishing the inner eye oval.
- For the yin-yang S, cut the outer S-curve and both inner teardrop circles; again, secure the floating yin half with petroleum jelly.
- Finish with the cross T; its four arms cut cleanly with no floating pieces.
Tools you'll need
For a advanced carve like this you'll want a fine-detail pumpkin saw, spoon / scoop, pin transfer tool, and small gouge if the pattern includes shading. Here's the kit we reach for, but start with whatever you already own.
Elmchee Pumpkin Carving Kit
13-piece kit with carrying case
Saws for the larger cutouts, plus a scoop for hollowing. Covers both jobs in one kit.
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HOME MOST LED Pumpkin Lights
4-pack, battery operated, with remote + timer
Orange glow made for jack-o'-lanterns. The remote and timer light the pumpkin every evening without reaching inside.
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Speedball 4131 Lino Cutter Set
Handle + 5 interchangeable cutters
Interchangeable cutters for peeling and shading the face. Useful for the finer details.
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