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Carving Like a Pro Starts with Great Prep.

Carving Like a Pro Starts with Great Prep

The right tools, the right environment & the right friends make everything better

Pick & Prep

It starts with the right pumpkin in the right shape, with enough surface for your design

Core & Clean

Whether cutting from the bottom or top, removing the pulp/seeds and starting with a clean exterior is key

Design & Transfer

The right design is completely up to you and can be traditional, fun or even a little spooky

Pick & Prep

Step 1: Pick & Prep

Find a pumpkin with good surface area for your design.Avoid soft spots, abnormalities and a pumpkin that sits unevenly. Keep in a cool, shaded area. Put down plastic sheets or mats. Embrace the mess with old clothes.

Core & Clean

Step 2: Core & Clean

Wipe away the dirt from the outside of your pumpkin.Using your preferred method, cut out the top or bottom of the pumpkin. Remove the pulp and seeds.Then wipe and dry your exterior to prepare for carving.

Design & Transfer

Step 3: Design & Transfer

Whether simple or complex, choose a stencil you're excited about.Cut a circle around your design so that it lays better against the surface. Tape the edges to the surface and begin piercing holes to create the outline.

Your perfect pumpkin tool

Your perfect pumpkin tool

Buy the Online Exclusive 2050-PMP

Stencil Library

Stencil
Library

Project Accessories

Project
Accessories

Accessories

For everything from carving outlines, to basic detail work, to large area removal

General Etching

Versatile bits with multiple uses

Precision Engraving

For fine detail work & design accuracy

Cutting & Smoothing

For straight lines & large area removal

General Etching Bits

For everything from carving outlines, to basic detail work, to large area removal

191 General Cutter Ball Bit

191 General Cutter Ball Bit

For outlines and most basic detail work

125 Pyramid Bit

125 Pyramid Bit

Using the tip for detail and side/edge for area removal

Precision Engraving Bits

For fine details, accurate lines or round patterns/profiles

105 Precision Detail Bit

105 Precision Detail Bit

For the most intricate parts of your design

194 Cylinder Bit

194 Cylinder Bit

For round patterns/profiles and small holes

Cutting & Detailing Bands

For long, straight lines and large area removal/smoothing

199 Round Saw Bit

199 Round Saw Bit

For creating channels and straight-line cuts

407/430 Drum Sanders

407/430 Drum Sanders

For fast, large area removal and finish smoothing

Smoothing Bands

60-grit and 120-grit replacement smoothing bands for the drum sanders

431 60-grit Sanding Band

431 60-grit Sanding Band

For rapid removal and consistent smoothing

438 120-grit Sanding Band

438 120-grit Sanding Band

For smoother finishes across etched skin

Choose your spooky design

From classic jack-o'-lanterns to intricate patterns, download the perfect stencil to guide your carving.

Find Your Stencil

Find Your Stencil

Choose by category from 36 custom design options!

Pumpkin Stencil and Design Library