pumpkin with lid

Common materials include ceramic and dolomite ceramic. Decorative versions may also be made from wood, MDF, polystyrene, styrofoam, polyethylene, or moss.

Decorative details include foil or gold accents, scripted wording (for example a gold stem, leaves, or a 'Thankful' script), and character motifs such as a black cat inside a jack-o'-lantern.