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Fruit and Vegetable Sculpting DVD Video
I show how to do 23 different fruit and vegetable carving pieces to WOW your clients! Use as a teaching aid for your students or staff.

$30.00

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One Year Online Membership
Members-only access to instructional video clips on fruit and vegetable carving. Also, photos that will kick start your creativity and carving patterns not otherwise available. Rate of $24.00 US entitles members access to these exclusive learning opportunities. Updated quarterly.

When you purchase a subscription your username is your e-mail and you set your own password.
$24.00

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Rotating Lighted Pedestal
As shown in the Fruit and Vegetable Sculpting DVD. Perfect for displaying your carved, hollowed-out melons!

$50.00

Item# RLPed

Diamond Taper Sharpener
The perfect tool for sharpening your U/V cutters as well as the serrated U cutters!

$15.50

Item# taper

Accusharp Knife Sharpener
This Accusharp product works PERFECTLY on your fruit carving tools as well as your regular knives!

$15.50

Item# shrp2

Plastic, seamless leaf cutters
Set of 4 injection molded leaf cutters. Will not break like metal cutters do. Sizes are 2 inch to 4 inch. Perfect for melon peels, turnips and rutabagas. Add detail with Thai-style knife.
$15.00

Item# leaf1

Set of six U and V cutters
Highest quality UV cutters for fruit and vegetable carving. Stainless steel construction. Will not bend when pressure is applied like other sets on the market! These tools can be sharpened with the Buck Diamond Taper Sharpener.

$26.00

Item# uv1

Serrated U Knives set of 4 pieces
Set of 4 serrated U cutters for making intricate designs similar to the u and v cutters.

$21.00

Item# serr1

Deba-style flexible Thai Knife
11' overall length, blade is 6 3/8' long. Great for peeling large melons, as well as making VERY THIN SLICES on various items. Especially great for tomatoes! Its thin blade is very easy to keep sharp. At this price, buy two!

$13.00

Item# deba

Custom plane-style Knife for melon peeling
The PERFECT tool for peeling watermelons! Custom shaped and sharpened for watermelons. Also works well for cheeses!

$15.00

Item# pln1

Vegetable Net Cutter
Japanese-made stainless steel cutter with silicon mat. Slice your desired vegetables on mandoline or spiral sheeter, then run the Vegetable Net Cutter over the slice and get an instant net! Great for salads or deep fried potato nets. Very showy garnish! You can see a video of this at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKaCfgUJMiM

$199.95

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Flexible Thai-style knives, 3 pc. set
Large knife has 3" blade and is 7-1/8" overall. Medium knife has 2-3/4' blade and is 6-5/8' overall. Small knife has 2" blade and is 5-3/4" overall. These knives are VERY FLEXIBLE and are used to do almost all of the detail work you see in carvings. Great value for the price!

$21.00

Item# th32

Standard Fruit and Vegetable Carving Set
Set of 6 u/v cutters,set of 4 serrated cutters,and 3 piece Thai-style knife set all in a padded velcro knife case. Everything you need for turning out stunning fruit and vegetable carving masterpieces! Top quality !!
$80.00

Item# stdr1

Exquisite Vessels
88 page soft cover book in Thai and English.Full color photos and detailed instructions make this a MUST HAVE addition to your library.
$39.95

Item# ev1

The Art of Thai Vegetable and Fruit Carving
190 pages hardbound in Thai and English, color photos and line drawings throughout. For advanced students, great ideas.
$39.95

Item# art1

Carve Papaya
In Thai and English, black and white step-by-step photos throughout with 8 full page color photos. If you can master these fruit carving techniques, you really are good !!
$21.95

Item# pap1

The ABC of Fruit and Vegetable Carving
96 page hardback book with color step-by-step photos. For intermediate level fruit and vegetable carvers.
$39.95

Item# abc1

The Complete Manual to Vegetable and Fruit Carving
200 page hardback with step-by-step photos. For the intermediate to advanced fruit and vegetable carver. Great presentation ideas. Book is in 4 languages(Italian, French, German,and English.
$105.95

Item# man1

Vegetable and Fruit Carving Book 1 A , Veriety of Flowers
104 page soft cover book in Thai and English with color photos and line drawings to take your fruit and vegetable carving to new heights!!
$39.95

Item# ver1

The Complete Step by Step Vegetable and Fruit Carving Book
This is one of my favorites! I consider this book an essential addition to your fruit carving library. It is now available from Thailand and is a MUST for anyone in this field. Available in soft cover only.
$39.95

Item# stp1

Carve Cantaloupe Book
58 page soft cover in English and Thai. 12 full color pictures. For advanced students or those who learn quickly!!
$21.95

Item# cant1

Stunning Watermelons Creations Book
117 page paperback book with over 30 theme patterns and VERY DETAILED instructionson how to create your own watermelon masterpieces!!
$15.95

Item# stnn1

Thai-style wooden knife with cover
Wooden handeled knife is 5 7/8 " overall length with a blade of 2".
$25.00

Item# thicov

Thai Laquered Detail knife
Detail knife is 6-7/16" overall length with a blade of 1-3/4". VERY SHARP and VERY FLEXIBLE. NOT reccommended for beginners !!
$40.00

Item# thilaq

The Fine Art of Vegetable & Fruit Carving ( Gay-sah-lahk Vee-git)
127 page hardcover book covering VERY DETAILED fruit and vegetable carving pieces. A variety of different carving mediums are used including: Gourds,green papaya, beets, ginger root, dragon fruit, and more. This book covers classical Thai fruit carving techniques. It is all in Thai, no English, but plenty of pictures. For the advanced carver.
$39.95

Item# fnart

The Art Of Vegetable Garnish
168 page hardcover book with detailed step-by-step photos of each piece being made. In both English and Thai. Everything from tomatoes and cucumbers to taro root and radishes. Simple to more complex. A MUST HAVE for your vegetable carving library !!
$39.95

Item# artveg

Basic Fruit and Vegetable Carving DVD Video
My good friend,Chef James Parker utilizes 7 basic fruit and vegetable carving techniques to construct 2 edible centerpieces, one of fruit and one of vegetables. Pay close attention to the tips and comments he makes throughout. Very informative and fun !!! Very different from the techniques I use !! A must have for your library !! 46 minute running time.
$29.95

Item# jp1

5 Piece Japanese Chisel Set
Japanese-made Chisel set. Designed for soft woodworking these are PERFECT for melons and the harder squashes!! These are hardened to Rockwell RC-54 hardness and really keep a sharp edge. If you do template carving you will find these absolutely essential. They are 5-3/4" long and come as 2 U gouges, 1 flat blade, 1 knife blade, and 1 true V. They come in a plastic case with lid.

$49.95

Item# chis1

Vegetable and Fruit Carving
Great follow-up book to his previous ones in the series, Xiang Wang provides clear and concise step-by-step photos of each technique presented. In four languages (French, German, Italian and English). When you pick up this beautiful book, you will be SO INSPIRED to carve !!!

Hardbound and 223 pages
125.00 plus shipping and handling
$125.00

Item# man2

Parisian Scoop
Double end Parisian scoop (also melon baller). Solid stainless steel with thumb indents. Feels REALLY COMFORTABLE!! Bowl sizes are 1 and 1-1/4 inches respectively.
$14.95

Item# ps1

Dual Sided Round and Fluted Cutters
Seven piece plastic no seam cutters. Fluted on one side, round on the other. Saves time by not having 2 seperate sets with you when carving flowers or melons. Great for making large watermelon roses and perfect root vegetable daises !!
$13.95

Item# rnd1

Ngam Vee Git Serving Vessels
144 pages of classical Thai fruit and vegetable carving ! Color step by step photos throughout as well as line drawings and various bird templates. A must have for the serious carver!!!
$39.95

Item# nvg1

Natureseal
A totally natural, kosher, non taste affecting oxidizing treatment. When carving items like apples, potatoes and avocadoes, this product keeps them from browning for 4 days !! I LOVE IT!!
$3.50

Item# nsl1

Step by Step Watermelon
72 page softcover book all in Thai, no English. 7 pages of line patterns, full color step by step photos throughout. Very intricate carving ideas!
$29.95

Item# stpwtr1

Step by Step Papaya
72 pages softcover, all in Thai, no English. 7 pages of line drawing patterns. Full color photos throughout showing step by step techniques. Very intricate patterns!!
$29.95

Item# stppap1

Large Vegetable Sharpener
2 7/8 inches by 3 inches. Great for using daikon and potatoes !!
$20.00

Item# Lvs1

Thai Carving Book - Creatures
64 page softcover book all in Thai, no English.Focus on birds and fish with detailed step by step photos !!
$29.95

Item# tcb-c

Single Thai Knife
Single Thai knife, 6 inches long, blade length 2 inches. Great for beginners!
$9.95

Item# sngl1

Heart Cutters
Set of nesting heart shaped cutters. Sizes are: 4,3.5,2.75,2.5, and 1.75 inches across. Great for making imprints on peeled watermelons for weddings!! Because these are plastic, they do not have seams to break!!
$10.95

Item# hc1

Surface pumpkin carver
Two tools, square "u" shape and classic "v" shape for surface carving. Includes glow in the dark paint, brush and pattern book.
$8.95

Item# spc1

Single Wooden Handled Thai Knife
6 1/8 inches overall length, 2 inch blade length. Stainless steel blade, fairly rigid. Designed for harder vegetables and outer rind fruits. Indented handle grip for easier hand grip and less fatigue.
$11.95

Item# sglwood1

Outrageous Thai !!
70 page softcover book all in Thai, no English. Full color photos throughout, showing step by step carvings. VERY ADVANCED !!
$29.95

Item# outhai1

Expanded World of Sculpting DVD
94 minutes of new and unusual fruit and vegetable carving techniques. Covers 11 new pieces as well as an
in-depth view of the tools and their uses. This is a follow-up to the first Fruit and Vegetable Sculpting DVD. A must have for your continuation in this field!!
$24.95

Item# EWdvd1

7 piece u/v set
Next generation double ended u/v cutters. 4 double U and 3 double V cutters. Theses are VERY SHARP !! 6 3/4 to 7 1/2 inches in length.
$40.00

Item# 7u/v

Leather Strop
8 inch long poplar block with 6 plus inch leather surface. GREAT for honing your Thai knives and u/v's. I can't go to a competition without mine !!
$12.00

Item# ls1

Playing with your Food DVD
94 minutes of Thai techniques with animal, rose, and candle ideas interwoven. You will really get inspired and excited when you view these !!

$24.95 plus shipping
$24.95

Item# pwyfdvd

Handmade Inverted Thai Knife
Handmade Thai knife with carved design. Screw-type, handle length@ 4.5 inches, blade length@ 2.1 inches and overall attached length@ 6.6 inches. I love mine !! You will too !!
$38.00

Item# Thaiinvkfe1

Double bladed Thai Carving Knife
Screw top double blade Thai knife. Handmade and VERY SHARP !! Takes the place of two knives !! Overall length closed is 7.5 inches. Blade lengths are 1.75 and 2 inch respectively.
$60.00

Item# DBLThai

Pen Style Thai Knife
All metal handmade screw-top pen style Thai knife. 7 horse design. The blade is very flexible and good also for soap carving !! Length with cap is 6.5 inches. Blade length is 2 inches.
$49.95

Item# pen1

Submersible 3 led light
2 coin battery operated fully submersible light. 1.75 inch diameter, 1.25 inch height. 8 hour life per battery set. Can be used with or without remote. Available colors are teal and white. Please inquire for different colors. You can view this at: http://youtu.be/s1hV1OKJaFo

$5.95

Item# Sub3

Remote Control
Unit is 3 inches long by 1.75 inches wide by 3/8 inch thick. It is powered by a single coin battery. You only need one to control multiple lights. Effective range is approximately 4.5 feet when placed under something and 5-6 feet in open space. Comes with a lanyard. You can view this at: http://youtu.be/s1hV1OKJaFo
$7.95

Item# RC1

U 2V cutter
German made u double v cutter. VERY SHARP and easy to maintain. 6 inch overall length.
$18.00

Item# U2V

Pumpkin Carving tools
German made loop tools. Includes a ceramic sharpener plus a short blade Thai-style knife. Tools are 6- 6.75 inches long. Comes in a 2 button nylon case.
$100.00

Item# PCTGER1

Double LED Light
2 coin battery submersible LED light. Turn clockwise to activate, counterclockwise to shut off. 8 hour battery light. Dimensions are 1 inch wide by 7/8 inch high. Replacement batteries are CR 2032,
$3.25

Item# 2xlt

Single LED Light with remote control capabilities
Submersible single LED light that can be used with or without a remote. One remote controls unlimited number of lights.8 hour battery life, It takes (2) CR 2032 batteries. Dimensions are 1 1/8 inches wide by 1 1/16 inches high.
$4.15

Item# sngllt

Set of three, HD dvd's
Complete set of all 3 Dare To Cook, Food Carving Artistry with Chef Ray Duey. The Basics, Advanced Techniques & Ultimate Creations.

Forget what they say about not playing with food -- or knives. Certified Executive Chef Ray Duey does both, and the results are unexpected. A turnip turns into a daisy, an eggplant into a leaf, a cantaloupe into a star and a tomato into a rose. This Far Eastern culinary art is spreading from cruise ships to hotels, country clubs, restaurants and homes. "Why should you pay for a florist when your food can speak for itself?" Ray Duey, the high-profile, in-demand culinary artist is always on the move. Despite never having artistic inclinations as a child, Duey has risen to become one of the premier culinary artists in the US. He has been featured on the Food Network, invited to the White House & is a certified chef through the American Culinary Federation. Duey, a certified executive chef and member of ACF California Capital Chefs Association, has spent the last two decades developing his skill and creating fruit-and-vegetable carvings for weddings, events, classes and seminars. In 2004, he opened Chef Ray Presents, where he teaches the specialized art form to a wide variety of professionals across the United States. Duey has received numerous awards in national and international competitions.

In the Basics program Chef Ray Duey, CEC starts with the basics, from explaining tools & proper tool handling and techniques to create a myriad of fun vegetable & fruit decorative creations, including: Root Flowers, Radish & Peach Flowers, Bell Pepper Poinsettias, Apple Luminary, Leek Chrysanthemums, Layered Cantaloupe, Zucchini Flowers, Cantaloupe Flowers, Squash Whimsey (Bird), Pineapple Rose & Christmas Tree, Banana Dolphin, Butternut Squash Staircase & Pear Porcupine. Create a stunning centerpiece using most of the items carved in this in this program.

In the Advanced Techniques program Chef Ray Duey picks up where "The Basics" left off with teaching more advanced carving techniques. He gives in depth instruction on how to create: Apple Turtles, Turkeys, Swans & Butterflies, Garnishes made of Mushrooms, Zucchini & Tomatoes, Fennel Calla Lilies, Potato Roses, Thai Honeydew Techniques, Japanese Watermelon Lantern, Honeydew Roses, Thai Praline Leaves all resulting in an impressive centerpiece using most of the items carved in this program.

In Ultimate Creations, Chef Ray Duey, The consummate performer, gets into the intricate details of the ultimate creations: Fun with Carrots, Rutabaga Ginger Flowers, Tuscan Cantaloupe, Cucumber Lobster, Turnip Flowers, Layered Turnip, Reversed Watermelon, Watermelon Outside In, Papaya Vase, Canary Melon Geometric Patterns, Chef Ray's Cut & Paste... The Ultimate Centerpiece! 3 DVD collection. 303 minutes.
$73.95

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