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How to Carve a Pumpkin

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Last updated January 14, 2025

No two pumpkin designs have to be alike. Everyone has their favorite pumpkin faces. Choose spooky designs that thrill trick-or-treaters. Or smiling jack-o'-lanterns that light up the night. Once you know how to carve a pumpkin, you can choose any look you like. Read on to learn how to carve a pumpkin using pumpkin carving stencils and a pumpkin carving kit. With a little creativity, you’ll learn how to carve a pumpkin like an expert.

Difficulty:

Beginner

Duration:

Under 2 hours

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Table of Contents

  1. Pick a Pumpkin for a Jack-O'-Lantern

  2. Set Up Pumpkin Carving Station

  3. Prepare Pumpkin for Carving

  4. Use Pumpkin Carving Stencils

  5. Carving a Pumpkin

  6. Pumpkin Carving Tips