Classic Jack-o'-Lantern FacesNo. 3571 · The 2026 edition
30+ Jack O lantern Scary Pumpkin Carving Ideas 2025
Get ready for spine-chilling nights with our 30+ terrifying jack-o'-lantern carving ideas for 2025.
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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for carving scary pumpkins. From selecting the perfect pumpkin to lighting it up, you'll create a frightful display. Use our design inspiration to make your jack-o'-lantern truly terrifying.
You'll need
Directions
- Select a pumpkin that is solid with no soft spots.
- Slice off the pumpkin's top at a sloping angle to form a lid.
- Remove all seeds and stringy pulp from the interior.
- Draw your scary face or design on the pumpkin's skin.
- Follow the drawn lines with carving tools to cut out the design.
- Insert a candle into the pumpkin, then put the lid back on.
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