Classic Jack-o’-Lantern

Triangle eyes and nose with a toothy grin — the face everyone recognises, and the easiest to carve.

Carve time40 min
CostLow
Items4

Free printable stencil

Print, tape to your pumpkin and trace the lines with a pin. Black areas are cut out; white areas stay. Scale it in your printer settings to fit your pumpkin.

New to carving? Read how to carve a pumpkin.

What you need

  • Pumpkin
  • Carving kit
  • Printed stencil
  • Tea light

Classic Jack-o’-Lantern — free stencil from Year of Celebrations

Free for personal use. www.yearofcelebrations.com

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