Providing a new twist on a holiday tradition, Extreme Pumpkin Carving,
2nd Edition illustrates how to carve 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. Step-by-step instructions are
detailed for using handy household tools to carve dramatic Halloween
figures, and using professional tools for creating more elaborate and
intricate details. Twenty frightful but fabulous pumpkin carving
patterns are provided, along with full-color photographs of each
finished carving. This is a great book for Halloween enthusiasts who are
striving to create the best jack-o'-lantern on the block. It's also a
perfect book for woodcarvers who are looking for new and inexpensive
ways to celebrate Halloween.