Intro to Shaded Pumpkin Carving
This Introductory course gives you all the foundational information and skills needed to begin shaded pumpkin carving using the Carve by Numbers system. It covers…
all of the necessary tools and materials
in depth explanations of how the patterns, color keys and carving process work
how to print, prep and apply the pattern to your pumpkin
as well as videos of real time carving of simple 3 and 4 color patterns, starting with the best way to open and clean your pumpkin and ending with refining your design in the dark
Note: This course does not include more advanced techniques like making your own patterns, carving 5 color patterns nor carving more detailed patterns of faces. Those will be covered in the add-on course Advanced Techniques, should there be enough interest.
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Lesson 1- Pattern Overview
A comprehensive explanation of the patterns, their associated color keys and how that translates to carving on the pumpkin
A comprehensive explanation of the patterns, their associated color keys and how that translates to carving on the pumpkin
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Lesson 2- Carving Overview
We go over the basics of carving, whether it be 3, 4 or 5 color patterns.
We go over the basics of carving, whether it be 3, 4 or 5 color patterns.
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Lesson 1- Printing Your Pattern
A quick lesson on the ins and outs of printing up your pattern paper and reference sheet
A quick lesson on the ins and outs of printing up your pattern paper and reference sheet
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Lesson 2- Painting Your Pattern
In this quick lesson, we learn how to paint the surface of your pattern in order to improve its visibility
In this quick lesson, we learn how to paint the surface of your pattern in order to improve its visibility
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Lesson 3- Applying the Patterns
Step by step instructions for applying the pattern directly to your pumpkin so you get it right the first time.
Step by step instructions for applying the pattern directly to your pumpkin so you get it right the first time.
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Lesson 0- PSA Before Starting
Just a quick video to explain how not to make the mistake I did with carving a background line that shouldn’t have been carved
Just a quick video to explain how not to make the mistake I did with carving a background line that shouldn’t have been carved
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Lesson 1- Opening and Cleaning (3 Color)
My favorite tools and methods for getting into your pumpkin and making sure it’s all cleaned out
My favorite tools and methods for getting into your pumpkin and making sure it’s all cleaned out
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Lesson 2- Carving (3 Color)
A full, real time video of me doing the initial carve of a 3 color pattern
A full, real time video of me doing the initial carve of a 3 color pattern
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Lesson 3- Refining in the Dark (3 Color)
A real time video of the final (and my favorite) step of the Carve by Number process, refining and cleaning up your design in the dark.
A real time video of the final (and my favorite) step of the Carve by Number process, refining and cleaning up your design in the dark.
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