Make a Goofy Group of Pumpkins

For a list of tools, tips, and techniques, such as transferring your pattern, please see

Pumpkin-Carving Basics

Click here to print out the Frazzled Pattern (top left)

Click here to print out the Scared Silly Pattern (top right)

Click here to print out the Goofy Grin Pattern (bottom left)

Click here to print out the Small Scared Pattern (bottom middle)

Click here to print out the Big Happy Pattern (bottom middle)

Click here to print out the Scary Pattern (bottom right)

1. Transfer the pumpkin patterns onto a selection of unusually shaped and scarred pumpkins, placing the patterns in ways that play up the imperfections.
2. Using a knife or carving tools, cut out the openings.
3. Use a gouge to create some eyes, teeth, smile lines, and wrinkles, carving just deep enough to reveal the inner rind.