With his silly grin and blank-eyed stare, Frankenstein is an iconic Halloween character.
Carve a Frankenstein jack-o'-lantern in just three steps.
Just verify your tools are equally sharp!
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We recommend using a specialty pumpkin-carving knife, often sold in Halloween supply stores.
Look for a thin, serrated knife designed to maneuver in tight spaces.
A thin kitchen knife will work, too.
We’llshow you how to carvea Frankenstein jack-o'-lantern in just three simple steps.
Add this oddly-charming character to yourHalloween decorby downloading our free stencil and grabbing your tools!
Try using our free pumpkin carving stencil on an artificial pumpkin to create alasting Halloween decoration.
Gut your pumpkin by cutting a circle on its underside and prying the circle out.
Use a metal scoop (or your hands) to remove the pumpkin innards.
Use a large nail or pushpin to prick along the stencil lines into the pumpkin’s surface.
Keep prick marks close together.
Pop cutout pieces outward by pressing on them with your fingers from the pumpkin’s interior.
Light your Frankenstein pumpkin with a battery-operated tea light candle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Originally, jack-o'-lanterns were meant to ward off evil spirits.
They were placed on porches to protect the home and the people inside.
After a pumpkin has been carved, they typically last between 3-5 days.
However, the climate you’re in can impact their lifespan.
Apply petroleum jelly or hairspray to the carved portions of a real pumpkin to slow the decay.
