Media:Hardcover Shipping Weight (lbs):1.3 Dimensions (in):11.3 x 8.8 x 0.5
ISBN:0806913878 EAN:9780806913872 ASIN:0806913878
Publication Date:June 1995 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:Expedited shipping available Shipping:International shipping available Condition:Extra large Hardback - New - Shelf wear
Amazon.com Review Whether your preferences in pumpkins tend toward the spooky or the goofy, you'll find something wonderful to carve here. The book's full-size patterns are imaginative and easy to follow. Besides cats, bats, witches, ghouls, and assorted creatures, there's a gypsy, "Happy Halloween" and "Trick or Treat" designs, and lots of crazy faces. So be prepared for extra trick-or-treaters--with these great pumpkins, your house will attract a lot of admirers. --Amy Handy
Product Description You don't have to be a fairy godmother to turn ordinary pumpkins into magical, seasonal decorations. Choose from among 37 frightful, fanciful, and friendly designs, complete with exact patterns; then pick a pumpkin and get to work! Start with a section of general instructions that explains how to cut the lid or bottom of a pumpkin, remove the "goo" inside, transfer a pattern, carve it, and place a candle inside for truly special effects. Each design includes important tips suggesting which section should be cut out first or last. For some spooky fun, try Ghastly Grimace, Goblin Growl, or Batty Wings, and for those who prefer a more lighthearted look, there's a Goofy Gremlin and Perky Pumpkin. But carving pumpkins isn't just reserved for Halloween. The Gobble, Gobble turkey pattern is perfect for an unusual Thanksgiving centerpiece. Plus, use the same basic techniques to make any of 5 different unforgettable summertime fruit displays. One look at the spectacular results, and you'll want to rush out to your nearest market or pumpkin patch and start carving!
Customer Reviews:
Patterns with personalityMarch 25, 2008 L. D. Chown(Tujunga, CA United States) I was tired of the same old patterns circulating our friends' annual pumpkin-carving party. This book has over 30 pumpkin patterns (and finished photos). It also has 5 cantaloupe and watermelon patterns. The faces on the pumpkins have a lot of personality. This book has general instructions and tips for the beginner, and the patterns are for the beginner to the novice.
Great ideas, great technique infoNovember 21, 2003 Paulita Burns(St. Louis, MO USA) I really enjoyed this book, particularly for the ideas. There are so many different "personalities" of pumpkin faces represented, in addition to some abstract ones. I "freelance" my pumpkins and it was really helpful to see the specific cuts to create a particular effect. The patterns/templates coupled with the full-color images (with candles glowing inside) really helped me understand how to use relief more effectively to create the look I want. Also includes patterns for 5 different melon bowls for special occasions. My favorite is "Masque" which is simple, abstract, with flame like openings. Also of note: Skull & Crossbones, Frankenstein, Crescent Moon, Gypsy, Batty Wings, Lion, Wildcat, and Wolf Man. Highly recommended!
Halloween funOctober 19, 2002 magellan(Santa Clara, CA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Palmer is a high school art teacher and he uses that experience to teach people how to carve some spectacular pumpkins in this book. Each of the pumpkin designs has a template you can cut out to use for the actual pumpkin carving, which makes it very easy to do, since you don't need a lot of artistic or pumpkin-carving talent to make it work. He also includes technical details on the procedures, such as the necessity of occasionally using a drill to get the smaller, more precise holes and cut- outs.
There are several dozen designs, many of them the traditional scary or smiling pumpkin faces, but others include a nicely done Thanksgiving turkey and, oddly enough, a fish. While I will probably never try any of these designs out myself, this looks like a good book to learn from if you want to get adventurous yourself, or if you've just always had the urge to go at a pumpkin with a rotary drill and a carving knife.
| Sitemap | Contact: admin @ pumpkinkits.com
All trademarks and copyrights owned by their respective owners and are used for illustration only Kokopelli Creative Web Design
