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Download the Evil Rabbit Skull pumpkin stencil as a free printable PDF, then tape the pattern to your pumpkin and trace the lines. A sinister rabbit skull stares from this hard-level pumpkin stencil: the elongated ears flow upward into wild flame-like wisps, and the face is a mask of interlocking oval and rectangular cutouts forming the eye sockets, snout bridge, and a row of small rounded teeth at the bottom. The entire composition is tightly packed with narrow white-line channels separating each island, so the lit jack-o-lantern glows with an intricate dark-rabbit visage. Begin by cutting the row of small round teeth at the base before moving up to the larger eye and snout openings, as the teeth are the most isolated and easiest to free without disturbing surrounding bridges. It works as a carving template for a Halloween jack-o'-lantern or a fall porch display. 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
- Thin the pumpkin wall to 3/4 inch across the whole stencil area before transferring, as the many narrow channels require a blade moving through thin flesh.
- Pin-transfer all lines carefully, noting the tight gaps between the eye socket, snout, and cheekbone islands.
- Cut the row of small round teeth openings along the bottom jaw first.
- Carve the lower snout bridge cutout above the teeth, preserving the thin wall between snout and teeth row.
- Move to the two large eye socket openings, cutting each as a clean oval.
- Carve the flame and wisp channels in the ear area last, working from the inner ear base outward to the tips to avoid snapping the thin wisp protrusions.
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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