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Looking to carve a pumpkin? Not sure what kind of design to use?
Look no further, this is the topic for you!

Post your stencils here, or any that you find on the internet!

And if you use any, take a photo of the finished pumpkin so we get the "Before and After" effect!

Have fun with it!


Stencil Directions:
*Print the stencil of your choice out and tape it onto your pumpkin. (You may have to crease it to make it all fit, but that's okay)
*Take something sharp like a toothpick and poke holes along the lines. These will guide you when you do your actual cutting. (I suggest using corncob holders, toothpicks break)
*Remove the stencil and cut along the dotted lines. (You can do this last, but the top might ooze juice and pulp and obscure the dots if you wait)
*Cut a circle around the stem, knife tip facing inwards so that the top stays in place, even if it begins to dry out. (You can also cut from the bottom, but I find the top to be easier, and more traditional)
*Empty the pumpkin guts like with any other jack o lantern.
*Light and enjoy the jack o lantern!

SiLK's Stencils:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... hicken.png
(Finished pumpkin: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... ola004.jpg )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... tencil.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... ls/IMG.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... /Reala.jpg
(Finished pumpkin: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... een003.jpg )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... NiGHTS.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... /Puffy.jpg (Not finished!)
and one very popular image which I haven't tested yet. . .
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... HTSBow.jpg


Other Stencils:
(Warning, some of these may be difficult. Start with the simplest ones)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... iger01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... kullpl.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... n_wolf.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... _skull.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... nmanpl.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... oylepl.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/ ... sterpl.gif