How do you cut letters out of pumpkins?

Cut around the outlines with a serrated carving tool. Then go around your outline of each letter, making long straight cuts as often as possible since they’re easier to cut. Work slowly so you don’t accidentally break off pieces of the pumpkin skin that you want to keep on.

What kind of markers write on pumpkin?

I found the I had the best results when I was decorating the pumpkins with Sharpie markers. Permanent markers really adhere to the pumpkin skin. I love this variety pack of Sharpies – so you have every width of marker to work with in the designs.

What can I do with a free pumpkin stencil?

Carve a bone-chilling Halloween jack-o’-lantern with this free skull pumpkin stencil. Carve the face shapes and use a simple etching technique to create the teeth. Add a truly creepy touch by threading a rubber snake through the eyes. Create an enchanting Halloween display with our printable cottage pumpkin stencil.

How do you decorate a pumpkin pumpkin for Halloween?

Complete the display with a scattering of artificial crows ($23, Etsy) and stacked pumpkins. Carve a bone-chilling Halloween jack-o’-lantern with this free skull pumpkin stencil. Carve the face shapes and use a simple etching technique to create the teeth. Add a truly creepy touch by threading a rubber snake through the eyes.

Can you carve a black cat pumpkin for Halloween?

The black cat pumpkin stencil carving is a tricky design, but it’s definitely a treat for Halloween kiddos in the neighborhood. If you want to carve a pumpkin that looks more like the family cat, choose from our free pumpkin stencils of favorite cat breeds.

How do you carve a Pomeranian pumpkin for Halloween?

Use our grinning Pomeranian pumpkin stencil to carve a sweet puppy pumpkin. To create this dog Halloween pumpkin, print the dog pumpkin stencil and gently trace it on to your pumpkin. Carve and etch to create the finished design.