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50 of the bestpumpkin carving stencilsto easily make awesome pumpkins this Halloween.
Learn how to pick, prep, and carve your pumpkin too!
Halloweenis such a fun time of year and brings so many exciting and cool activities.
It really is a great post to read if you want to streamline pumpkin time this Halloween.
There is a great selection offree printable pumpkin stencilsthat are all unique and look amazing.
Each of the items listed is beneficial to creating a Jack OLantern but they are optional.
I personally recommend this kit.
Washi tape / Masking tape
Use awashi tapeormasking tapeto secure your stencil to your pumpkin with zero damage.
Toothpicks
Toothpicks are a great way for fixing mistakes.
Petroleum jellyPetroleum jellyis a must-have for a carved pumpkin.
Use the jelly to line the carved parts of your pumpkin and keep it fresher for longer.
What are the easiest pumpkins to carve?
As you are choosing a pumpkin to carve, inspect your pumpkin for rotting parts or discolored sections.
Its best to find a pumpkin without any flaws if you could!
A cut pumpkin generally lasts for three to five days unless you live in a colder climate.
There are also other tips you’re free to follow to preserve your pumpkin after cutting scroll down!
I would reach down and the flames would reach up and burn me.
No burned hands, no messing around!
Or if you do prefer to cut from the top, opt for a battery-powered tea light instead.
Having the ability to level your pumpkin opens up options when it comes to pumpkin picking.
Cutting the lid off a pumpkin can drastically reduce the space you have left to carve.
Wired lighting
Get creative with your lighting this year.
Although candlelight is very natural and atmospheric, you should consider changing things up.
Now, its time to gut it.
That sounds gruesome but it is Halloween!
For many, hollowing out a pumpkin is a tragic affair.
It tires you out, its never as easy as it should be and it gets everywhere!
This year, let me help you with some top tips for quickly and easily scraping out your pumpkin.
Once youve cut your circle, cut a small triangle notch on the perimeter of the circle.
This makes it so much easier for carving out any finer details when the time comes.
Pat your pumpkin dry or leave it to air-dry overnight.
How do you make a pumpkin face?
All of our spooky pumpkin faces are easy to create and look amazing.
Do you cut the black or white of the pumpkin stencil?
There are even a few pretty carving ideas for those who dont want spooky pumpkins this year.
and you could always use toothpicks to fix errors later on.
How do you stencil on a pumpkin?
Clean that vegetable!
Save the stencil to your rig then print it out onregular copy paperor thincard stock.
This will stop any wasted time if youve cut your stencil and then decide its not for you.
Now youve got your stencil, its time to cut it.
If youre using one of our printable pumpkin stencils then the black sections are the parts you cut out.
I recommend masking tape or washi tape for this.
However, masking tape might do a better job at holding the stencil in place.
How do you carve a pumpkin?
Once youve attached your stencil to the pumpkin and secured it, its time to get to work.
There are three ways you might use our free printable pumpkin stencils.
Another popular way is to drill the pumpkin outline of the stencil, creating a dot to dot.
you could find a drill tool in this carving pack along with other tools you will need.
Once your design has been transferred, gently remove the stencil but keep it for reference.
It might be easier to use as a reference.
Id recommend starting from the center of the pumpkin and working your way out.
Use your tools to carve your pumpkin, using the small saws and other blades to cut your shapes.
What to do after carving a pumpkin?
Now youve carved your pumpkin, you have started the countdown for the lifespan of your vegetable.
Its time to do what we can to slow down the decaying process.
Add a gallon of cold water to your bath with 2 teaspoons of bleach and soak your pumpkin overnight.
The water will rehydrate your pumpkin and the bleach will slow the decaying process.
The bleach will also keep wild animals at bay if they fancy a nibble of your Jack OLantern.
Completely dry your pumpkin and move on to the next step!
This will stop your pumpkin from shriveling up.
Daily water
Give your pumpkin a spritz of water every day to keep it freshened up.
If you find your pumpkin needs a little extra help then give it an overnight bath again.
Keep it cool
When your pumpkin isnt in use, venture to keep it in the fridge.
This might be hard because pumpkins arent exactly small but it will help preserve your pumpkin.
Weve got a huge collection of scary, cool, creative, and cute pumpkin carving ideas.
So weve split these pumpkin stencils into three sections.
Pumpkin faces are very popular and are the typical pumpkin that youll find outside peoples homes at Halloween.
Weve also got other popular symbols of Halloween if you dont want a pumpkin face.
Halloween Pumpkin Faces
Pumpkin faces are traditional when it comes to designs for our pumpkins.
This punch in of pumpkin stencil is perfect for beginner carvers and those who are more experienced.
Weve created some cute pumpkin carving ideas for you to choose from including mermaids, butterflies, and more.
you’ve got the option to also drag and drop them to your desktop.
More printables from World of Printables
Weve got loads more Halloween printables for you to enjoy.
We also have a huge range of printables for adults too here on World of Printables.
Youll find printables and templates to help you plan and organize all aspects of your life.
Youll especially love ourbirthday bannerideas if youre planning a birthday celebration soon.
More awesome free Halloween printables
Weve got tons more Halloween printables for you to enjoy.
Many more printableHalloween Printablesto print and enjoy for free.
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