You could also have your local home improvement store cut your plywood for you if you don’t have a circular saw.

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. Learn how to make simple 3D DIY pumpkins using plywood. They make the perfect indoor or outdoor fall decor and can be easily put away for storage. As you can see, you can make them in all shapes and sizes. That’s what makes this project so much fun! Sanding is optional. If they don’t quite fit together, you can lightly sand the slots to make it easier. If they are going to be under a shade and protected, you can use regular plywood but be sure to seal them really well.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. For this tutorial I used a jigsaw, but you can use a bandsaw if you prefer. If you do use a bandsaw, you need to cut each piece separately before assembling. If using a jigsaw like the tutorial, you will assemble it first. After you’ve painted the boards, you’re ready to sand, then assemble. Sand each board with an orbital sander focusing on the edges just as much as the surface. If you want it to look really weathered, sand the edges and the face until some wood grain shows through. You can also use sand paper and sand by hand if you don’t have an orbital. Create a pumpkin cutout with the pumpkin template free printable cutout 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 🙂 Drawing the pumpkin shape on folded paper will ensure that it will be symmetrical. It is very important that the pumpkin shape be symmetrical.

Clean cut jigsaw blade– top and bottom cut jigsaw blades have the best results. See more about how to use a Jigsaw here.If you are making them to use indoors, use paint or stain-grade plywood. Where to use 3D plywood pumpkins? Make your own fall decor with this DIY Pumpkin Template: Free Printable Pumpkin Pattern. The full-size pattern is a gift from me to you because, as we all know, front porches in autumn just wouldn’t feel complete without a cute, wooden pumpkin. 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 your DIY plywood pumpkins for outdoor use, where they will be seeing the elements directly, be sure to use pressure-treated plywood. With a few tools, supplies and some imagination, you can easily create these beautiful wood pumpkin cutouts that are perfect for porch decor! Have fun and be creative when it comes to making up your own unique designs. Happy crafting! Conclusion

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: 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! 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. 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? Grab your paintbrushes and let’s get rolling. It’s easy to make this DIY Halloween decor and I’m going to show you how to do it. Decorating Halloween Wood Cutouts Gather These SuppliesDepending on how smooth you want the painted finish to be you could sand each cut out before painting.

Print the free printable cutout and assemble them to create your pumpkin tracer. The free pumpkin cutout will be on 9 separate sheets of paper, but you will simply lay them out, tape them together, then cut around the pumpkin to create your tracer. The pumpkin will end up being 32” tall and 24” inches for the width of the pumpkin, so you’ll have a large pumpkin! Wood Pumpkin Assembly Lay boards face down, at a 45 degree angle.You can use them on your front porch or in your yard. You can use smaller ones to decorate a fall mantle or use them as a centerpiece on your dining table. Draw lines for a 3/4″ slot on the bottom half of the cutout with the stem and on the top half of the cutout without a stem. Now, you can trace it onto one of the pieces of plywood. This time, we are tracing the complete pumpkin. Step 3. Cut out the pumpkin 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.