You Can Carve Fantastic JackOLanterns Author:Rhonda Massingham Hart As Halloween approaches, are you filled with the unspeakable horror that so many of us associate with carving the traditional jack-o-lantern? — Every year you go out and carefully inspect the dozens of pumpkins to find the most perfect specimen for your annual jack-o-lantern. You cautiously deliver it to your kitchen counter, and ... more »with the care and patience of a surgeon, you begin the painstaking process of creation...only to slaughter the darned thing. Once again, all you manage to salvage are three crude triangles and a crooked mouth.
Wouldn't you like to put that all behind you and create a truly impressive jack-o-lantern to guard your doorstep or windowsill this year?
Now you can, simply by following the sure-fire carving instructions and patterns provided in this book. Rhonda Hart has compiled the definitive manual on carving truly dazzling ghouls, spooks, and funny faces.
There's no special equipment needed, and no particular artistic talent is required. It just takes careful planning and execution.
This is a book anyone can use. Children can join in, when supervised by parents. Each pattern is large-size, ready to be transferred directly onto the pumpkin. Special accessories and props are suggested to bring your characters to life. and the step-by-step carving instructions will help prevent the heartbreak of an unfortunate carving mistake.
Make a resolution to make this year's jack-o-lantern something you and your family can be proud of. Follow the simple techniques described in this book and create you own unique Halloween showpiece.« less