What can I make with this stencil?
Tips & technique
The bolts either side of the neck are what make him instantly recognisable — never trim them off to simplify the cut. The stitches are fine lines, so paint them last with a nearly dry brush, or leave them out entirely at small sizes. His flat top should stay properly flat: any curve there and he reads as a generic monster.
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Frequently asked questions
Is he frightening for young children?
Deliberately not. He is drawn as a gentle monster, and he is one of the most popular designs for primary-school Halloween work.
What size works best?
A4 for walls and doors, 40–50% for cards and party bags. The stitches vanish below about 35%, which is fine — he still reads.
Can I use him on a cake?
Yes — dust cocoa through the stencil onto buttercream. Keep the stitches out at cake size; they clog.
What colour should he be?
Traditionally green, but a single flat black on white or orange card looks smarter and takes half the time.