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

(Paperback, Expanded)

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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 Bio

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.