LORENZ BOOKS
THE PUMPKIN CARVING BOOK Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell
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BISAC CODE: September 2012
UK £5.99/US $9.99 (P) 64 (MS64)
200 x 200mm/8 x 8in 9780754825296 0 7548 2529 9
Hardback with jacket Over 165 photographs 40
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• Create glorious glowing lanterns and illuminated decorative displays, for Halloween and all year round, in 20 wonderful projects shown step by step
• A section on techniques, shown stage-by-stage in easy-to-follow photography with clear instructions, make carving beautiful pumpkins as easy as pie
• Includes 165 stage-by-stage photographs, by photographer Debbie Patterson, and 10 design templates to help you create beautiful results with each carving
• The introduction contains a history of decorative pumpkin carving, information on different types of pumpkins and squashes, a guide to the tools you will need, step-by-step techniques for hollowing out and carving, and instructions for growing your own pumpkins and storing the finished lanterns
• Includes projects such as dramatic geometric globes, charming clusters of miniature squash to warm a windowsill, a friendly feline, a wise witch and a traditional Jack O'Lantern
Halloween is just one of the times that pumpkin carvers can create fabulous displays. Squashes and pumpkins are now available all year round, and there are many seasonal, festival and home celebration excuses to make wonderful carved
decorations.The book opens with an illustrated guide to the variety of pumpkins and squash available. A glossary of carving techniques then explains the uses of different tools and cutting methods. There are 20 step-by-step projects for producing original lanterns of every shade, shape and size, from simple geometric patterns to beautiful folk-art designs. Pumpkins can be decorated with a festive snowflake motif, autumnal falling leaves, or letters and numbers. Every project contains a useful list of tools that will be needed, and the method is written clearly in simple steps, with easy-to-follow photographs illustrating each stage. Practical and inspirational, this delightful book offers a one-stop source for pumpkin-carving designs.
About the Author Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell is an award-winning artist, exhibiting widely in Europe and America. She has contributed to many craft books, appeared on television and radio, and worked extensively in education. Deborah is also a very dedicated gardener and she has a large pumpkin patch in her own back yard.
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