Learn the art of Halloween 3D pumpkin carving with master sculptor Andy Bergholtz (Sideshow Collectibles, Villafane Studios, McFarlane Toys). Using a simple set of tools, easy-to-follow instruction, and Stan Winston's Pumpkinhead as his inspiration, Bergholtz will teach you how to carve a pumpkin from the outside in to create stunning sculptures for Halloween.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

3h 57m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 5min

2. Reference - 2min

3. Tools - 4min

4. Mapping Out the Design - 2min

5. Removing the Outer Rind - 5min

6. Blocking Out the Initial Forms - 24min

7. Blocking Out the Initial Forms - 21min

8. Blocking Out the Initial Forms - 23min

9. Carving the Secondary Forms - 20min

10. Blocking in the Teeth - 9min

11. Smoothing the Surface - 4min

12. Building Out the Chin - 19min

13. Detailing the Eyes - 14min

14. Cutting in Shadows - 12min

15. Refining Details - 10min

16. How to Carve Veins & Eyebrows - 4min

17. Refining the Details of the Mouth - 6min

18. Deepening Shadows - 6min

19. Adding More Detail & Texture - 7min

20. Carving in Teeth Details - 5min

21. Attaching Teeth - 12min

22. Fine Shadow Detail - 16min

23. Sculpting Skin Pores - 6min

24. Wrap Up - 51s

Materials

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FOR YOUR WORKSTATION

Pumpkin

Ray Villafane's Pumpkin Carving Set

Kemper Loop Tools - Variety of Sizes

X-Acto Knife

Kitchen Carving Knife

Scotch Brite Pad (Green Scouring Pad)

Copper Scrubber

Spray Bottle with Water

Trash bags - Large and Medium

Plastic dropcloth or tarp

Paper towels

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyAndy Bergholtz

Master sculptor Andy Bergholtz can sculpt anything.

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