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Winking Pumpkin Face Pumpkin Stencil
A free printable pumpkin stencil of a winking pumpkin face, one triangle eye, one closed curved eye, lopsided smile.
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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
- 0
- Theme
- Pumpkin Face
- License
- Free for personal use
About the winking pumpkin face stencil
One triangle eye open, one closed in a curve, and a lopsided smile: the winking face has personality in just three cuts. It is a favorite for front doors because it looks like it is in on the fun.
The closed eye is a thin curved slit, which is the one detail to cut with care. There are no islands in the design, so no bridges are needed, and the whole face can be carved in under half an hour.
Tips for this design
- Make the closed-eye slit at least 6 mm wide so enough light comes through.
- Tilt the stencil a few degrees on the pumpkin to exaggerate the wink.
- Pairs well with the classic face on a second pumpkin.
Carving the winking pumpkin face stencil
Start with the open eye: a simple triangle. The closed eye is a single curved cut that must stay at least 6 mm wide to let light through. Cut it in one slow pass and widen it afterwards if needed. The lopsided smile is longer on one side, so start at the short end where the wall is strongest.
Cut the open triangle eye, then the curved closed eye in one slow stroke, then the smile from the high corner to the low one. Full transfer guide.
Common mistakes
- Making the closed-eye curve too thin, so it disappears when lit.
- Mirroring the smile; the lopsided shape is what makes the wink read.
- Carving the open eye too big, which turns the wink into a stare.
Make it yours
A wink suits a family photo moment: snap a picture of someone winking and turn it into an AI stencil, then carve both pumpkins as a pair on the porch.
Winking Pumpkin Face stencil questions
How long does the winking face take?
About 20 minutes including transfer. It has only three openings.
The closed eye barely shows when lit. Why?
The slit is too narrow. Widen it slightly with the saw or shave the wall around it from inside.
Which eye should wink?
Either. Flip the PNG horizontally in any photo app before printing if you want the other side.
Is it suitable for small pumpkins?
Yes. Print Small for 6 inch pumpkins.
Can I paint it instead?
Yes. It is a great painted design because it has only three shapes.
