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Wavy Ghost Pumpkin Stencil
A free printable pumpkin stencil of a simple ghost with a wavy bottom edge and two oval eyes.
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Make this from your own photo →Turn your pet or family into a stencil like this. First AI stencil free.- Difficulty
- Easy
- Carving time
- 20–40 minutes
- Best pumpkin
- Any size; small 6" works
- Floating pieces bridged
- 2
- Theme
- Ghost
- License
- Free for personal use
About the wavy ghost stencil
A simple ghost with a wavy bottom edge and two oval eyes: this is the ghost stripped back to its essentials. It looks great carved large on a tall pumpkin, where the wavy hem has room to ripple.
Two bridges hold the eyes inside the glowing body. With so few shapes, the outline does all the work, so it is worth taking extra care to make the waves smooth and even.
Tips for this design
- Smooth the wavy hem with short saw strokes, not one long one.
- Print Large on a tall pumpkin for the best silhouette.
- Group three wavy ghosts of different sizes on the steps.
Carving the wavy ghost stencil
Two bridges hold the eyes. The wavy hem is the only tricky part: saw each wave with short strokes and do not try to cut the whole bottom edge in one pass. A tall pumpkin gives the ghost a graceful, floating body.
Cut the eyes first, then the top of the head, then the wavy bottom edge from left to right. Full transfer guide.
Common mistakes
- Cutting the waves too shallow, so the hem looks straight.
- Forgetting the eye bridges.
- Placing the ghost too low on the pumpkin.
Lighting and display
The wavy ghost is simple and graceful, so it works well in groups. Carve three at different sizes and place them at different heights, as if they are floating up the steps. A warm white or pale orange light suits the ghostly mood. For photos, use a little fog to make the hems look like they are drifting.
Make it yours
Make a ghost family: print this ghost at three sizes for three pumpkins, or turn a photo of your kids in sheet costumes into an AI stencil to match.
Wavy Ghost stencil questions
What is the easiest ghost to carve?
This one and the bedsheet ghost. Both have very few cuts.
Should I use a tall or round pumpkin?
Tall pumpkins suit the long body; round ones make the ghost look chubbier and cuter.
Can I carve it on a white pumpkin?
Yes, it looks great on white pumpkins with a warm light.
How long does it take?
About 20 minutes.
Can I add more eyes?
Yes, a third eye or a small mouth is easy to add with a drill bit.
