Drawing the pumpkin shape on folded paper will ensure that it will be symmetrical. It is very important that the pumpkin shape be symmetrical. You could also have your local home improvement store cut your plywood for you if you don’t have a circular saw.

Real pumpkins are great, but they don’t always last all season long. Especially after we carve them for Halloween. Depending on how smooth you want the painted finish to be you could sand each cut out before painting. You could use spray paint, or paint them with a paintbrush. Add some raffia around the stems or distress them for a rustic look. The possibilities are endless!

Site Customisation

Clean cut jigsaw blade– top and bottom cut jigsaw blades have the best results. See more about how to use a Jigsaw here. To make the wood pumpkins, you will need two pieces of plywood. You can use scrap plywood if you have pieces that are large enough.

When painting a solid color as I did with orange paint, be sure to use a base coat of primer first to ensure even coverage. I cut my plywood using a circular saw and a straight-cut guide. I find it easier to cut large pieces of plywood on the ground. Once the slots are cut, slide the two cutouts together for a perfect pumpkin. They should fit together snugly because we aren’t using wood glue. I used furring strips in this free video tutorial, but you can also use 1×4’s, pallet boards or reclaimed wood. Furring strips are lightweight which makes it easier to create stability for such a large project.

Required Cookies & Technologies

If you loved this easy DIY Pumpkin Template: Free Printable Pumpkin Pattern, then join the WCB membership for more easy woodworking projects that you can sell. Receive monthly tutorials, supply lists, support and tracers like this one plus much more in the Woodcraft Blueprints Membership. More free tutorials you may like: This is a great fall DIY project if you’ve been looking for wooden pumpkin ideas or a fun project you can customized with different patterns and pumpkin designs. If you are making them to use indoors, use paint or stain-grade plywood. Where to use 3D plywood pumpkins? Paint all of the wood cutouts with white before you choose the final color. There’s two reasons for this. First, you’re going to leave the front white because that is where the napkin is going and you want the design to pop off.

The next step is to make the pumpkin template. I freehanded this but you can pull up images on the internet to use as reference. Remember, it doesn’t matter if it isn’t perfect. Natural pumpkins are never perfect 🙂 Fall looks a little different where we live, but it doesn’t mean I don’t still like to decorate for the season.These cutouts are made of smooth, high quality plywood and are ready for you to paint, stain, and decorate. When you’re finished decorating, hang up your creation or add a personalized gift tag to share it with someone you love. Whether you’re looking for a spooky Halloween craft or looking for a way to decorate, shop our selection of wooden cutouts. There are so many possibilities and you can make your porch pumpkin one-of-a-kind! So, why not create this large pumpkin decor today and have it ready for fall? With some wood, paint, glue and a few screws, you’ll be able to make this porch pumpkin in no time. If you need some fall decor inspiration, look no further than this free Pumpkin Template and get started on your own wood pumpkin crafts! This large pumpkin decor will really make your porch shine. You can also use the template to create other festive decorations such as paper pumpkins Want to make and sell a Pumpkin Wood Craft?