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All pumpkin stencils, A to Z

All 1,193 free printable pumpkin stencils in one list. Each pattern is a PDF template you can print at home, tape to your pumpkin, and trace for a Halloween jack-o'-lantern. Looking for a theme or skill level? Start at the pumpkin stencils hub.

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Tidal Power pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Tidal Power Pumpkin Stencil

A curling ocean wave rises over a scallop shell. Print this shaded pumpkin stencil with a depth key and individual instructions for foam, water and shell.

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Tidepool Starfish pumpkin stencil
Hard

Tidepool Starfish Pumpkin Stencil

A large textured starfish floats among rising bubbles and wavy seaweed fronds in this beachy shading design. Nothing is cut through; the starfish body, dots of bumpy texture, bubbles, and seaweed are all skin-shaved to different depths so they glow in layered tones of gold. The dotted texture along each arm is what makes it a hard carve; use a small V-gouge for the bumps and keep your shaved areas shallow so the wall never breaks through.

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Tiger Face pumpkin stencil
Expert

Tiger Face Pumpkin Stencil

A full-face tiger portrait stares forward from this expert-level pumpkin stencil: the broad round head is ringed by a jagged fur ruff, two triangular ears with inner cutouts peek from the top corners, and the face is built from dozens of interlocking stripe-shaped cutouts that form the eyes, nose bridge, muzzle, and whisker spots. The lit result shows a photorealistic tiger rendered entirely in positive pumpkin bridges and negative glowing gaps. Work from the center of the face outward, cutting the small eye-iris pieces first before tackling the radiating stripe cuts that hold the whole design together.

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Timber the Beaver pumpkin stencil
Hard

Timber the Beaver Pumpkin Stencil

A sturdy beaver stands in profile with its famous flat tail fanned behind it, the tail filled with a crosshatched diamond pattern and a tiny buck tooth showing at the mouth. The design is carved as a relief, shaving the outline and detail lines into the skin without piercing the wall, so it reads beautifully even unlit. Score the crosshatch grid lightly first, then deepen each groove one pass at a time.

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Timeless Triangle Grin pumpkin stencil
Easy

Timeless Triangle Grin Pumpkin Stencil

This is the timeless jack-o'-lantern: two tall triangle eyes, a small triangle nose, and a broad crescent smile, all cut straight through the shell. With only four openings and no fragile details, it is an ideal first carve for a new pumpkin carver. Poke pilot holes at each triangle corner before sawing so your straight lines meet exactly where they should.

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Tiny Tyrant T. Rex pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Tiny Tyrant T. Rex Pumpkin Stencil

A cheerful Tyrannosaurus hatchling emerging from a cracked egg. Print a dinosaur pumpkin stencil with a cutout key and feature-by-feature carving steps.

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Tiptoe Boo Ghost pumpkin stencil
Easy

Tiptoe Boo Ghost Pumpkin Stencil

Print the Tiptoe Boo Ghost pumpkin stencil with a numbered cutting pattern and step-by-step guide. Easy design; print at actual size.

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Toad pumpkin stencil
Hard

Toad Pumpkin Stencil

A plump toad viewed in profile crouches on this hard Halloween pumpkin stencil, with a large circular eye, a wide body, and four splayed feet rendered as interlocking cut-out sections separated by curving skin bridges. The body reads as a mosaic of light and shadow when lit, with the large back void glowing brightly and the leg bridges casting graphic lines across the opening. Cut the round eye circle first, then work from the head backward through each body section toward the feet.

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Toadstool Hollow pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Toadstool Hollow Pumpkin Stencil

Three toadstool mushrooms of staggered heights cluster at the base of a tall pumpkin, with four round dots floating above them like drifting spores. The mushroom caps, stems, and dots are all cut fully through, so the whole woodland scene glows as connected pools of light. For this medium carve, cut the two small side mushrooms first to warm up, then tackle the big center cap; leave the narrow stem-to-cap junctions until your final passes.

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Tombstone pumpkin stencil
Easy

Tombstone Pumpkin Stencil

A stacked tombstone silhouette fills this graveyard pumpkin stencil, with three wide horizontal bands separated by curved white gaps that read as the stone's chiseled lines when lit. The large cut-out sections glow boldly, making this one of the most open, lantern-like designs in the graveyard category. Because the horizontal bands are each an independent floating piece, carve the bottom base strip first and work upward so the upper segments stay supported while you cut.

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Tombstone with Ghost pumpkin stencil
Hard

Tombstone with Ghost Pumpkin Stencil

A weathered tombstone with a cross relief, set inside a crumbling rectangular frame with broken corners, forms the centerpiece of this pumpkin stencil. A wispy ghost flame rises from the lower left and a skeletal hand or root tendril emerges from the lower right. The cross and tombstone body stay solid while the frame edges, ghost flame curls, and surrounding areas are cut through. Cut the looping ghost-flame curls on the lower left before removing the wide rectangular frame opening, so those thin curving lines have maximum wall support.

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Tongue-Out Trickster pumpkin stencil
Hard

Tongue-Out Trickster Pumpkin Stencil

This mischievous face pairs one big round eye with a smaller sly one under arched brows, above a sprawling grin full of gapped teeth and a tongue-shaped opening lolling out below. Clusters of drilled dots frame each cheek like a glowing gridwork of freckles. It is all cut-through work with many narrow tooth bridges, so use a fine saw, cut the dots first, and support each bridge as you free the mouth pieces.

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Toothy Ted pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Toothy Ted Pumpkin Stencil

A wide, low jack-o'-lantern face with sly almond-shaped eyes, a small triangle nose, and a long jagged mouth packed with alternating square teeth top and bottom. Everything is pierced through, and the horizontal layout suits squat, wide pumpkins. At medium difficulty the tooth row is the main work; cut the mouth's outer outline first, then remove the gaps between teeth one at a time so each block keeps support while you work.

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Toothy Tot pumpkin stencil
Easy

Toothy Tot Pumpkin Stencil

A cheerful four-hole face: two big round eyes, a small triangle nose, and a wide upturned smile with a single square tooth hanging from the top lip. Everything is a simple cut-through opening with no fragile details, making it one of the friendliest first carves for kids helping out. Drill or trace the round eyes with a cup or cookie cutter for perfectly smooth circles.

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Treats and Tracks pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Treats and Tracks Pumpkin Stencil

A large dog bone glows across the lower face of the pumpkin with two paw prints stamped above it, each paw built from a rounded pad and four little toes. All pieces are cut fully through, so the bone and paws shine like a porch sign for the neighborhood's favorite dog. A gentle medium carve; punch out the sixteen small toe and pad holes first, then saw the bone in halves, meeting in the middle.

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Tree of Life pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Tree of Life Pumpkin Stencil

A slender trunk rises from a curved ground line and branches into six almond shaped leaves, three on each side, each one a separate glowing opening. The trunk, leaves, and base arc are all cut through while the space between them stays solid, so the tree reads clearly from across the yard. Carve the leaves from the center outward and leave the narrow branch junctions for last on this medium design.

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Treetop Brachiosaurus pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Treetop Brachiosaurus Pumpkin Stencil

A long-necked Brachiosaurus reaching toward the treetops. Print a dinosaur pumpkin stencil with a cutout key and detailed carving steps.

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Treetop Grazer pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Treetop Grazer Pumpkin Stencil

A long-necked brachiosaurus stretches up toward three tropical leaves floating above it, its full body cut through as one flowing silhouette from tail tip to tiny head. The leaves are separate cutouts with notched edges that add extra glow around the dino's snack. Cut the leaves first for practice, then work the dinosaur from the tail forward, saving the slender neck for careful final strokes.

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Tribal Black Cat pumpkin stencil
Hard

Tribal Black Cat Pumpkin Stencil

An arched black cat with its back up and tail raised high forms this hard pumpkin stencil, drawn in a tribal-tattoo style with flame-shaped fur tufts along the spine, a narrow elongated face with almond-shaped eyes, and wispy leg strokes that taper at the paws. The many curved, pointed cuts leave thin pumpkin bridges between them that form the cat's body outline when the jack-o-lantern is lit. The wispy tail tip at the very top is the most isolated piece; cut it before removing the large body negative-space below.

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Triceratops pumpkin stencil
Hard

Triceratops Pumpkin Stencil

A chubby cartoon triceratops in a walking pose fills this hard pumpkin stencil: a large frilled head with three prominent horns, two small oval nostril dots and a crescent eye below the frill, a round body, four chunky legs with pointed toe claws, and a short upturned tail. The frill at the back of the head is an open silhouette that glows as a scalloped arc. Cut the three horn outlines and the two small nostril dots first before the broader body and leg cutouts, as the nostril dots are isolated and easiest to control while the pumpkin is still intact.

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Trick or Treat pumpkin stencil
Hard

Trick or Treat Pumpkin Stencil

A bold typographic pumpkin stencil spelling out TRICK OR TREAT in three stacked lines of wide block stencil letters, each character separated by narrow bridges that keep the letterforms readable when carved through. The large open interiors of the letters glow with even, full-face brightness when lit. Cut enclosed letter counters, the circular center of the R and the inside of the O, before removing the surrounding letter bodies, so those islands stay in position while you work.

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Trident Devil pumpkin stencil
Expert

Trident Devil Pumpkin Stencil

A stocky cartoon devil crouches in a lunging pose, holding a trident horizontally across his body while lightning bolts crackle at his feet. Horns, pointed ears, and a wide-toothed grin are all rendered in open cutouts, and the overall figure is surrounded by enough white space to read crisply as a lit jack-o-lantern. The three prongs of the trident sit very close together, so cut the two narrow gaps between them with a thin detail blade before removing the larger body sections to keep the surrounding pumpkin from flexing.

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Trident Trickster pumpkin stencil
Hard

Trident Trickster Pumpkin Stencil

A cartoon devil character stands full-body, holding a trident in one hand and sporting a curled pointed tail behind it, with two horns curving above its round head, arched eyebrows, stubby fang teeth, and small cloven-hoof feet visible below its tunic. The scattered cut pieces, including the trident tines, horns, and eyebrow slots, are separated by solid pumpkin bridges that outline each body part clearly when the jack-o-lantern is lit. Cut the three narrow trident tines first since they sit away from the body and are easiest to control while the surrounding pumpkin is still rigid.

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Triple Moon Sky pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Triple Moon Sky Pumpkin Stencil

Three crescent moons stack down the center of the pumpkin, each curving the same direction, with five little five-point stars scattered around them like a night sky. Every moon and star is cut cleanly through, so the whole face twinkles once the candle is in. A pleasant medium carve; punch the small stars first with a detail saw, then cut each crescent from the inner curve outward to keep the horn tips sharp.

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Triple Trouble pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Triple Trouble Pumpkin Stencil

Three round eyes of different sizes line up above a small rectangular nose and a wavy grin broken by four square teeth, giving this mutant jack-o'-lantern a delightfully goofy personality. The eyes, nose, and mouth are all cut through, with the teeth left as tabs, and tiny freckle dots may be etched shallow on the cheeks. A medium carve mainly for tooth care; cut into the grin from between the teeth so each square tab keeps its corners.

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Trump 2024 pumpkin stencil
Hard

Trump 2024 Pumpkin Stencil

Bold military stencil-style lettering spells "TRUMP" on the top row and "2024" flanked by two five-pointed stars on the bottom row of this hard pumpkin stencil. Each letter and numeral is a thick open outline with interior counters preserved as solid pumpkin islands. The two stars at the sides of "2024" are each pierced through as open silhouettes. Cut the enclosed counters of rounded letters and numerals first (the interior of the P, the U loops, and the 0 counter in 2024), then cut each letter and numeral outline, saving the two star shapes for last.

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Trusty Triceratops pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Trusty Triceratops Pumpkin Stencil

A friendly triceratops in full profile, cut through as one connected silhouette with its tall neck frill, three horns, sturdy legs, and thick tail all glowing. The single-opening design keeps things straightforward despite the detailed outline. The horns and the gaps between the legs are the trickiest spots; drill small relief holes at each tight corner so your saw can turn without tearing the rind.

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Tumbling Hearts pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Tumbling Hearts Pumpkin Stencil

Seven hearts zigzag down the front in an alternating left-right column, with small round dots sprinkled between them for sparkle. Each heart and dot cuts fully through, and the vertical layout is made for tall, skinny pumpkins and gourds. A medium carve mostly for the layout; tape the stencil straight down the tallest face before transferring, and carve from the top heart downward so shavings fall clear of finished cuts.

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Turkey pumpkin stencil
Expert

Turkey Pumpkin Stencil

A plump, strutting turkey faces forward with wings spread and fan tail displayed on this expert-level animal pumpkin stencil. The design is a dense interlocking map of curved feather sections, body masses, and a detailed head with wattle, all separated by thin white bridges that must stay solid. Because so many narrow bridges cross each other, work from the outermost tail feather tips inward toward the body, removing each isolated section fully before moving to the next rather than skipping around.

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Turtle pumpkin stencil
Easy

Turtle Pumpkin Stencil

A side-view turtle with a segmented shell is the subject of this easy pumpkin stencil: the domed carapace is divided into roughly twelve polygonal scute cutouts separated by thin pumpkin-skin ridges, the head extends forward on a curved neck with a small circular eye detail, and four stubby legs and a short tail complete the silhouette. When lit, the shell glows as a mosaic of separate panels. Cut the smaller head and eye section before tackling the large shell scutes, since the head area has less surrounding support once the shell pieces are removed.

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Twin Fang Fiend pumpkin stencil
Easy

Twin Fang Fiend Pumpkin Stencil

A wicked jack-o'-lantern with sharply slanted eyes, a small triangle nose, and a curling grin pierced by two long fangs hanging from the upper lip. All the features cut straight through, and the fangs read as solid pumpkin left inside the glowing mouth opening. It is an easy carve overall; just remember the fangs are attached only at the top, so slice along their sides gently and never lever the knife against them.

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Twin Ghosts pumpkin stencil
Easy

Twin Ghosts Pumpkin Stencil

Two translucent ghost figures overlap and reach upward together, their wispy forms open-armed and sheet-like, with hollow oval eye sockets and open screaming mouths pierced through on this easy ghost pumpkin stencil. The ghosts share a large connected negative space, so most of the design is carved away, leaving only the thin outlines and facial voids as glowing channels. Keep the narrow strip of solid skin separating the two ghosts intact by cutting each figure's outline from the outside edge inward rather than running the blade down the shared center seam.

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Twisted Haunted Tree pumpkin stencil
Expert

Twisted Haunted Tree Pumpkin Stencil

A twisted, leaning haunted tree with gnarled branch-arms, a hollow face cavity with two small round eye holes, and exposed root tendrils sprawling across the ground makes up this expert tree pumpkin stencil. The writhing upper branches and root fingers are each narrow separate cuts, while the face hollow is the main open void at the center. Carve the largest root sections at the base first since they anchor the lower design, then progress upward through the arm-branches, leaving the thin finger-tip branches and the tiny eye circles for last.

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Two Maple Leaves pumpkin stencil
Easy

Two Maple Leaves Pumpkin Stencil

Two maple leaves are shown on the same stencil sheet, stacked vertically: the upper leaf faces right with its stem pointing up, the lower leaf faces left with its stem trailing down. Both are cut as single solid silhouettes with the pointed maple-lobe edges forming the outline. Lit from inside, the two glowing leaf shapes overlap slightly at center, giving the pumpkin a layered, scattered-leaves feel. Carve the upper leaf first and fully remove it before starting the lower leaf so the two openings don't inadvertently merge along their closest edges.

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Two Mushrooms pumpkin stencil
Easy

Two Mushrooms Pumpkin Stencil

Two mushrooms fill this easy pumpkin stencil: a large one with a wide rounded cap dotted by three circular spots and two curved gill lines beneath, and a smaller companion mushroom to its right with a dome cap and two dots. Both stems and root tendrils are cut through as open shapes against solid pumpkin wall, giving the lit jack-o-lantern a clean, whimsical forest-floor silhouette. Leave the solid ridgeline that separates the large cap from the gill area intact as a natural bridge, cutting it would cause the gill shapes to fall free.

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Two Palms on an Island pumpkin stencil
Intermediate

Two Palms on an Island

Two palm trees lean over a small island mound, one tall and one short, with feathery fronds fanning out overhead. The trunks, fronds, and island base are all cut fully through so candlelight pours out in a glowing tropical silhouette. The narrow fronds are the fiddly part of this medium design, so cut each leaf from its tip toward the trunk and leave the thickest junctions for last to keep the shape supported.

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