HOW TO CARVE A JACK-O-LANTERN PUMPKIN THIS HALLOWEEN

Jack-O-Lanterns are a classic Halloween decoration. Learn how to use the stencils on this website - with expert tips on how to carve a Halloween pumpkin in this free video clip.

It's important to have your pumpkin carving pattern ready before you start - you might find some inspiration here on my page by clicking through the various categories and galleries but there's also plenty more ideas online.

To produce something attractive safely you need a little saw, a "pointer" so you can trace a pattern across your pumpkin as you will see in this instructional video - and quite possibly a "drill" so you can bore holes in areas too small to twist a knife. Basic pumpkin carving kits are widely available, and the very keen can buy electric versions.