October making
Pick a pattern you can actually trace
Choose a face, ghost, bat, cat, or star. The dark SVG shapes show proposed openings. Check the paper size and pumpkin surface before cutting; these designs are digital templates, not physically tested carving patterns.
The studio notebook
A useful place to begin.
Clear steps, considered details, and ideas you can put to use.
Choose a pattern that fits your pumpkin
Match pattern shape and scale to the surface in front of you.
Transfer a paper stencil onto a curved surface
Keep the important lines readable while fitting flat paper to a round pumpkin.
Four simple face ideas and when to use them
Compare broad shapes before choosing a carving project.
Use silhouettes without losing the shape
Plan ghost, bat, cat, and star patterns around connections and empty space.
Print and scale an SVG stencil accurately
Avoid unexpected resizing between the browser preview and a paper template.
Run a low-pressure pumpkin design activity
Set up a group project with clear roles and room for non-carving participation.
From idea to something useful
Pumpkin stencil maker
Choose one of eight original patterns, set the printed width from 100 to 190 mm, then download an SVG or print at actual size. Adults should handle cutting tools.
A few helpful answers
Before you begin.
Are these stencils physically tested?
No. They are original digital pattern concepts. Check scale and shape on your actual pumpkin, and simplify narrow details as needed.
What do the dark areas mean?
Dark shapes indicate proposed openings. Review the paper design and confirm what should remain connected before cutting.
Can I change the size?
Yes. Set an overall printed width between 100 and 190 mm, then print at 100 percent scale and measure the output.