The Complete Book of Fruit Carving: Decorate Your Table for Any Special Occasions

This is the definitive fruit carving guide for any occasion. From the basics to impressive advanced works, more than 60 carving ideas are included. Fruit and vegetable carving originates from Thailand, where it was used to decorate the tables of the royal family. By following the instructions in this book, you can learn all techniqes - from the fundamentals to the advanced. More than 60 works cover all special occasions throughout the year, including New Year, Halloween, Christmas, birthdays, weddings and many more. AUTHOR: Rie Yamada is a popular Japanese carving artist. After discovering the art in 2004, she traveled to Thailand-the origin of carving- and honed her technique among some of the best in the world. She started her own carving class, Atelier RIN, in Osaka in 2013 and is the author of three other books about carving. 300 illustrations