Free Printable Demogorgon Pumpkin Carving Stencil

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Grab this free printable Demogorgon pumpkin carving stencil! This template is perfect for a fun, spooky Halloween Stranger Things jack-o’-lantern carving idea. 🎃

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Stranger Things Demogorgon Carving Stencil Free Printable

Okay, mama, if your kids are obsessed with Stranger Things (and let’s be honest, you probably are too), you are going to love this one. This year’s Demogorgon Pumpkin Carving stencil is here, and it’s totally free! You know how hard it can be to find a Halloween craft that actually gets your tween or teen excited? This is it. Grab your printable, grab a pumpkin, and let’s make something awesome together. 🎃

Stranger Things Themed Demogorgon Pumpkin Carving Stencil Template for a pumpkin carving

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What Is This Printable, Exactly?

So, what exactly are we working with here? This free printable is a black and white stencil featuring the iconic Demogorgon from Stranger Things. Basically, it’s a template you print out, tape to your pumpkin, and trace before you start carving. Think of it as your own little portal to the Upside Down, minus the Demobats.

No drawing skills needed, which, honestly, is my favorite kind of craft. The design captures that petal-shaped head and all those creepy little details fans will recognize right away. It’s the kind of pumpkin carving that stops trick-or-treaters in their tracks. And since it’s a printable, you can use it again and again every October.

Three sheets of Demogorgon pumpkin stencils in a fanned out stack

Why You’ll Love This Printable

First off, it saves you time. Instead of freehand sketching a Demogorgon (good luck with that), you just print, trace, and go. Busy parents don’t have hours to spend perfecting pumpkin carvings, so this stencil does the hard part for you. Plus, it works for grown-ups and older kids alike, so it’s a fun activity the whole family can tackle together on a Saturday afternoon.

Second, it just looks so cool. There’s something about pumpkin carvings that feel a little different, a little more unexpected than your average triangle-eyed jack-o’-lantern. This design has serious wow factor sitting on your porch. Neighbors will stop and ask where you got it, and honestly, you’ll love telling them it was free. It’s a small thing, but it makes the season feel a little more special, you know?

Three pages of demogorgon stencils on a table with carving supplies around

How to Use Your Demogorgon Pumpkin Carving Stencil

To download, head to the bottom of the post and enter your name and email address in the dark green download box. An email will be sent to your inbox with the digital download.

Using this stencil is easier than you’d think, but if you want extra guidance, read through my how-to carve a pumpkin guide. First, print the template at full size on regular paper. Next, tape it securely to a clean, dry pumpkin, making sure it doesn’t shift around. Then, use a pin or toothpick to poke small holes along all the lines. This gives you a guide to follow once the paper comes off.

After that, peel the paper away and grab a carving knife. Follow your dotted lines and carve out the design piece by piece, working slowly through the thicker parts. If little ones want to help, hand them a plastic pumpkin carving tool instead of anything with real razor blades. Safety first, always. Once you’re done, pop a candle or LED light inside, and watch that spooky face glow. It’s honestly such a satisfying moment when the whole design lights up.

Two sheets of printable stencils featuring a demogorgon monster for carving

Best Tools for Carving Pumpkins

To achieve the best results in pumpkin carving, it’s essential to have the right tools to go along with our additional tips. Here are some must-have items for your pumpkin carving toolkit:

Tools for carving pumpkins laid out on a white washed wood background.

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Best Knives for Pumpkin Carving (a Pumpkin Carving Kit):

These kits typically include a variety of tools such as serrated saws, scoops, and etching tools. They are specifically designed for pumpkin carving, making them safer and more effective than regular kitchen knives.

Serrated Knife:

A small, serrated sharp knife is perfect for cutting through the tough skin of the pumpkin. Ensure it’s sharp to make clean cuts and precise shapes.

Scoop or Spoon:

A sturdy scoop, ice cream scoop, or large spoon helps in removing the seeds and pulp from inside of the pumpkin. Look for one with a comfortable handle and a sharp edge for scraping the sides clean.

Scooping Glove:

This is a cool tool to clean out pumpkin guts without having to actually touch them with your hands! My least favorite part of carving pumpkins. With this glove you can easily scrap out the insides of a pumpkin.

Punch Tools:

These are used to mark your design onto the pumpkin before carving. You can use a simple pushpin or buy specialized tools that come with carving kits. I’ve even used a ball point pen in a pinch. All you need is to be able to make a small hole as a guide for your knife.

Small Paring Knife:

For intricate details and fine lines, a small paring knife or an X-Acto knife is ideal. It allows for more control when carving delicate features.

Drill with Bits:

For more advanced designs, a drill with different-sized bits can help create perfect circles and unique textures on your pumpkin. A drill can also be handy for cleaning out the inside of a pumpkin. attach a electric hand mixer beater to the drill and use it to scrap the insides clean.

Tea Lights:

After you carve the best pumpkin, you will want to light it up. Instead of lighting a candle inside consider a battery operated tea light for a pumpkin light. You can even find ones that flicker for the traditional candle effect.

Dry Erase Marker or Sharpie:

After punching holes you can use a marker to connect dots to ensure precise cuts to your pumpkin stencils.

Want all my tips for pumpkin carving? Check out the How to Carve a Pumpkin Guide here.

Three sheets with black and white outlines for carving on them feautring Stranger Things Demogorgons

Fun Ways to Use This Printable

There are so many ways to put this stencil to work beyond just carving. It’s honestly more versatile than most Halloween printables I share. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Carve it into a real pumpkin for your front porch display.
Use it on a foam pumpkin if you want a design that lasts all season without any mess.
Trace it onto black paper, cut out the design, and tape it to a window for an easy, no-carve decoration.
Turn it into a fun Halloween party activity where guests carve their own.
Snap a photo of your finished pumpkin and share it on TikTok, because trust me, these get so many views this time of year.

Demogorgon Pumpkin Carving Stencil for Halloween printable

Variations to Try

Want to switch things up a little? You can size the stencil down for mini pumpkins if you’re doing a whole display along your steps. Or go bigger and use it on a large foam pumpkin for outdoor use, since foam holds up so much better against wind and rain than a real one does.

For an extra spooky touch, pair your finished pumpkin with an animatronic Demogorgon decoration nearby. Many of those come with adjustable motion sensor settings, so the creature reacts and lights up whenever someone walks past. It’s such a fun combo for the whole yard. You could even add a small speaker with spooky sound effects tucked behind your pumpkin display for that extra jump-scare moment when trick-or-treaters walk up.

How to carve a Demogorgon Jack O'lantern with a stencil

Common Questions About This Stencil

Is this stencil hard to carve?
Not at all! It has clear lines and works well for beginners, though thicker areas take a bit more patience.

What size pumpkin works best?
A medium to large pumpkin gives the design plenty of room to shine, but you can always resize the printable to fit what you have.

Can I use this on a fake pumpkin?
Absolutely. A foam pumpkin is actually a great option since it lasts for years and skips the mess entirely.

Do I need special tools?
Just a basic carving kit works great. A small serrated knife handles detail work best, and a pin helps transfer the pattern.

A stencil for carving a demogorgon pumpkin with a pencil laying on top

My Favorite Printable Supplies:

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Printer: I love my HP Home Printer, it prints beautifully everytime no matter what projects I am working on.
Paper: Depending on the durability you want with your printables, consider printing on white card stock or high quality paper.
Laminator: For printables you are planning to use over and over again, simply laminate and use dry erase markers to mark up the printables.
Paper Cutter: I love my CARL Paper Cutter. It makes trimming and cutting out printables a breeze.
Sticker Paper: When printing tags or other free printables, sticker paper can make it easy to attach to gifts, boxes, or to make your own stickers.
Cutting Supplies: You’ll want a great pair of paper cutting scissors and I love using an Xacto Knife for intricate details.
Pens and Coloring Supplies: Here are some of my favorite writing tools for pencils and pens. Coloring supplies that I love to use in my own home: colored pencils, crayons, markers for adults, and markers for kids.

A stack papers with a black and white outline of demogorgon on top

Download the Stranger Things Demogorgon Stencil Here

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Demogorgon Themed Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Let’s Get Carving!

There you have it, one free, easy, seriously fun Demogorgon Pumpkin Carving stencil ready for your Halloween season. It’s the kind of project that turns an ordinary evening into a memory your kids will talk about for years. So grab your printable, round up the family, and get carving!

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Pumpkin Carving Stencils:

I have a bunch of great ideas for printable paper pattern stencils to carve into a pumpkin to display on your front porch! Take a look at the variety of complex to simple designs:

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