As Halloween approaches, the race is on, to find pumpkin carving patterns printable that are free and easy to follow. Most people are searching for pumpkin carving stencils that can be accomplished with tools found in the kitchen, while few others are hoping to wow the neighbors with more intricate designs, whichever category you fall in, we have some ideas for you.
For Halloween, it appears that the trend is leaning towards printable pumpkin carving patterns that feature Disney characters, cute or evil and scary looking cats, and of course ghosts. But before going to your local grocery story store to get the pumpkins, you are best advised to pick up a Pumpkin Carving Kit.
They are safer than kitchen knives, your kids can use them because they are small and they make pumping carving, fun and easy. For less than $20, you can find Pumpkin Carving Kit at Wal-Mart, Target, or Amazon.
Once you have your helpful carving kit, time to get a big pumpkin. It is best advised to get a pumpkin from a pumpkin patch, instead of your grocery store. At a pumpkin patch, you will have more options and it will cost less money. After finding the pumpkin that speaks to you and your family, you are ready to find printable pumpkin carving patterns and carve away.
There are numerous websites online like pumpkinmasters.com that offer pumpkin carving patterns for free and are kind enough to post videos with step-by-step guides on how to carve out the classic jack-o-lantern face or more intricate 3D designs.
Here is a little tip, while watching the tutorials, you should practice on a small pumpkin before attacking the big ones. After selecting the printable pumpkin carving patterns, grab your pumpkins, your kit and get in the Halloween spirit by turning on the music or putting on a Halloween-inspired movie.
Using Scotch tape, stick the carving pattern you have selected on the pumpkin and simply trace the pattern’s lines by gently poking pinholes that are 1/8″ apart over them. Remove the printable pumpkin carving pattern and start sculpting to create your unique work of art.
When you are done, apply petroleum jelly on your pumpkin, so it can stay fresh and shinny for days to come. Below are few classic pumpkin carving patterns printable.
