Pumpkin Carving Stencils with Dinosaurs: Halloween Dino Templates to Decorate Pumpkin for Kids, Teens and Adults

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Now while I could come up with my own dinosaur pumpkin design I decided to see what the top guys were carving and share them here. Easy Dinosaur Pumpkin Carving Patterns First, you’ll need to gather your supplies. You’ll need pumpkins, of course, as well as carving tools, candles, and patterns. You may also want to have some newspaper or a drop cloth to protect your surfaces. Triceratops Skeleton: Instead of carving the outside of the pumpkin, try carving a Triceratops skeleton inside the pumpkin. Use a small light to illuminate the bones.

Choose a flat surface on which to set up your pumpkin carving table. A kitchen counter or dining room table works well. Cover the surface with newspaper or a drop cloth to protect it.

Free Printable Dinosaur Pumpkin Carving Stencil

If you want to add depth and 3d like dimension to your pumpkin design, you need to use different carving techniques such as etching and shading. Etching involves scraping away the pumpkin flesh to create a lighter area, while shading involves carving at different depths to create darker areas. Not only will you have a spooky pumpkin on your hands, but you’ll also get to teach your little ones about some of the most famous dinosaurs.

Many are from Disney, Netflix and Shout Factory, so they feature movies, TV series and characters that your kids already know and love. Triceratops Family: Carve a series of Triceratops heads in varying sizes to create a family of dinosaurs.Kids will love carving their favorite dinosaur on a pumpkin. Popular dinosaurs include Triceratops, T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus, Velociraptor, Pterodactyl, Ankylosaurus, and more!

We receive a lot of questions about the tools we use to carve our pumpkins. There are many pumpkin carving tools on the market. One of our favorites is the tiny serrated orange plastic pumpkin carving knife found at almost any store this time of year. They might seem small and cheap, but they really do the best job at carving small details into the pumpkin.Pumpkin stencils: These can be used to create complex designs on your pumpkin. Simply tape the stencil to the pumpkin and use a sharp knife to cut along the outlines. Fast fun fact: The Spinosaurus was about 49 feet tall (comparable to a 5 story building), and weighed between 7-20 tons, or about the equivalent of 3 male elephants. Spinosaurus is one of the biggest dinosaurs known to scientists today. It is even bigger than the T. Rex. Source: https://www.newdinosaurs.com/spinosaurus/

With these tips in mind, you’ll be ready to create some amazing pumpkin carvings of your own! What Pumpkin Carving Tools Do You Need to Carve Pumpkins Remember to supervise children if they are participating, and help them with the more difficult parts of carving.First, be sure to use a sharp knife. A dull knife will make the process more difficult and can result in accidents. A drill: A drill can be used to create holes in your pumpkin for eyes, mouths, or other designs. You can also use it to create texture on your pumpkin by drilling small holes all over the surface. Pumpkin carving tools: These are specialized tools that can make pumpkin carving easier. They include saws, gouges, and knives. You can find pumpkin carving kits that come with all of the necessary tools. A pumpkin scooper: This tool is used to remove the pumpkin guts from your pumpkin. It’s also helpful for shaping and sculpting your pumpkin.