Extreme Pumpkin Carving, Second Edition Revised and Expanded: 20 Amazing Designs from Frightful to Fabulous

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Extreme Pumpkin Carving, Second Edition Revised and Expanded: 20 Amazing Designs from Frightful to Fabulous
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Vic Hood
By (author) Jack Williams
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:104
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216
Category/GenreCarving and modelling, moulding and casting
ISBN/Barcode 9781565238060
ClassificationsDewey:745.5941646
Audience
General
Edition Expanded
Illustrations 4c photos, b&w illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Fox Chapel Publishing
Imprint Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication Date 1 September 2013
Publication Country United States

Description

Create the best jack-o'-lantern on the block by taking a fresh approach to the old Halloween tradition! This book shows you how to use relief-carving techniques to create realistic features like cheeks, lips and eyebrows that really make your pumpkins come alive. Learn to carve 20 fun three-dimensional faces and scenes in solid pumpkins (no hollowing necessary) using tools ranging from kitchen knives to carving gouges and chisels. Complete information is provided for getting started, including an overview of tools and tips for finding the best pumpkin to work with.

Author Biography

Vic Hood is an award-winning woodcarving artist and teacher, specialising in full-size human busts. Jack A. Williams is a commercial photographer and an award-winning woodcarver who was elected to become a member of the Caricature Carvers of America.