A Ghost-Face Pumpkin Carving Stencil for a Spooky Halloween
Make your porch a spooktacular scene with this ghostly jack-o’-lantern design. Plus more ideas for your pumpkin display.
We like this long, vertical ghost-face pumpkin carving design on a tall pumpkin, but it looks equally spooky on shorter gourds! Resize the pattern as needed with a photocopier to fit your pumpkin. Whatever size pumpkin you choose, look for even colors and a flat carving surface for the best results. Then check out some other ideas to make your Halloween display frightfully fun.
Related: Pumpkins Aren't the Only Thing You Can Carve for Halloween
How to Make the Ghost Face Pumpkin Carving
free ghost face stencil pattern
1. Log in to BHG.com to download and print the free stencil pattern.
2. Tape your printed ghost-face pumpkin carving pattern to the surface of a hollowed-out pumpkin, and use a pin tool to create pinpricks along the stencil lines.
3. Remove the stencil and etch the stencil areas within dotted lines. To etch, use a gouging tool to gently scrape off the pumpkin's surface, revealing the lighter-colored rind underneath.
4. Carve stencil areas within solid lines, cutting entirely through the wall of the pumpkin. Throw out extra pumpkin pieces.
5. Light the pumpkin's interior with a flameless candle.
Related: 7 Pumpkin-Carving Safety Tips to Follow This Halloween
Add to Your Halloween Pumpkin Display
Don't stop with this ghost-face pumpkin carving. The best Halloween decorations include plenty of jack-o'-lanterns for a big welcome to trick-or-treaters or visitors. Include a pumpkin with your favorite dog or preferred feline, or add a friendly owl that's easy to make. If you want to make people smile, these funny faces are perfect. If you prefer not to have to carve your pumpkins so they last longer, we have plenty of colorful options.
For seasonal pumpkin carvings, these fall-themed stencils will be a festive display through Thanksgiving, when your porch calls out for cozy and warm autumn colors.
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