Thanks for inviting me over for tea this afternoon Mary. I’ve got to ask though, who are those three gentlemen sitting on your porch? They didn’t acknowledge me at all when I walked by. They’re only scarecrows? But they looked like they had real faces and everything! You made their faces out of pumpkin thanks to your new book, Realistic Pumpkin Carving? They’re quite impressive!
The art of pumpkin carving has evolved tremendously throughout the years. What started as simple shapes cut with a kitchen knife morphed into complex designs. Then, the desire to create 3D carved pumpkins was born, bringing forth an age of realistic faces and figures. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to carve a realistic pumpkin, there is much to learn. From how to choose a pumpkin, to the right tools, to the actual carving, you may feel overwhelmed. Luckily, there are many sources of information, to be found in books and online, that can assist with the learning process.
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Master the art of pumpkin sculpting with the help of the Realistic Pumpkin Carving book!
Realistic Pumpkin Carving is a 96 page paperback book by award winning pumpkin carver Lundy Cupp. This book teaches you all the most important aspects of carving a realistic pumpkin to help you make impressive displays this Halloween! First, you’ll learn how to choose the best squash as it’s not just limited to pumpkins. You can carve gourds, squash, or even potatoes! Best of all, no hollowing is required, meaning less mess on your kitchen table.
Once you’ve picked your perfect pumpkin, it’s time to grab some tools. Lundy will teach you how to use things you already have around the house, or inexpensive tools. That’s right, you can create beautiful 3D pumpkin carvings without breaking the bank! This book walks you through step by step, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced. This isn’t just cutting shapes out of a pumpkin. You’ll learn how to add eyes, teeth, and other realistic features to set your pumpkin apart. With this guide, you’ll be able to create scary, fun, and fancy designs in no time!
If that wasn’t enough, you’ll also find 24 ready to use patterns in the book. You’ll find classics like a Witch design, and Count Gourdula the pumpkin vampire. Try out Zipperhead, whose face is emerging from a pumpkin zipper. Or, how about Keeping an Eye on You which is giving out Quasimodo vibes for sure. Once you get the hang of things, you can create designs all on your own using the solid basics you’ve learned in Realistic Pumpkin Carving.
So, if you want to impress the neighbors this year, grab a pumpkin, grab your sculpting tools and grab this book. You’ll be carving realistic 3D pumpkins that are the envy of your friends, family, and neighborhood in no time!
Additional Notes
- Book measures 8.5 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
- #3 best seller in Carving Crafts and #17 in Seasonal Crafts (Books) on Amazon
- Rated 4.3 stars with over 100 reviews!
- With pumpkin punchers, carving has never been simpler. Simply hammer a premade stencil into your pumpkin, and you’re good to go!
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