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Download the Moonlit Witch pumpkin stencil as a free printable PDF, then tape the pattern to your pumpkin and trace the lines. A silhouette witch pumpkin stencil showing a tall, elegant witch figure standing inside a large oval moon shape, holding her broomstick upright at her side with its bristle end resting on the ground and a small curled wisp near her feet. The witch silhouette stays solid orange while the surrounding oval moon area is carved away, creating a glowing halo effect that frames the dark figure. Carve the large oval background sections on either side of the witch's body in two passes, leaving the thin bridges at her hat brim and broomstick handle intact to keep the figure anchored. 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
- Transfer the stencil and identify the large oval moon sections, two big curved areas flanking the witch figure.
- Cut the left moon section first, then the right, using long smooth strokes to follow the oval curve.
- Leave the thin strip where the witch's hat brim and broomstick overlap the moon edge; these bridges hold the figure in place.
- Open the small curled wisp and the wavy ground line at the base.
- Do not cut the witch silhouette itself, she remains solid and unlit, making her shadow-figure read against the glowing oval.
- Backlight with a warm candle for the most dramatic moon-glow effect around the dark witch outline.
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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