Learn to Burn: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started in Pyrography (Fox Chapel Publishing) Easily Create Beautiful Art & Gifts with 14 Step-by-Step Projects, How-to Photos, and 50 Bonus Patterns

Description

Known as pyrography, which literally means “writing with fire,” woodburning is
a rewarding art that is practically infinite in its applications! This book
shows you everything you need to get started in this fun and expressive
craft:Create beautiful art using ready-made materials found at your local
craft store 14 step-by-step projects—appropriate for every skill level
Illustrated with how-to photographsEasy exercises introduce basic concepts for
beginners Learn expert techniques for texturing, lettering, shading, and
finishing Make memorable decorative gifts for friends and family—bangles,
jewelry boxes, gift tags, fridge magnets, and more! 50 bonus patterns This
easy-to-learn introduction to the art of pyrography offers 14 step-by-step
projects for making decorative gifts—from coasters and picture frames to
bangles, decorative plates, and door hangers—illustrated with clear how-to
photographs. Each pyro project can be completed using ready-made materials
that are easy to find at your local craft store. 50 bonus patterns will allow
you to unleash your creativity on hundreds of additional woodburning projects.
In Learn to Burn, award-winning artist and pyrographer Simon Easton shows you
how to “write with fire,” taking you from basic woodburning concepts to tips
and techniques that encourage your creativity and help you develop your own
individual style. Easton guides you through purchasing tools and materials,
and setup and safety. His expert lessons will help you master all of the
essential techniques of the craft, from making simple marks to texturing,
lettering, shading and finishing. This a book that you’ll come back to again
and again as you develop your expertise in an innovative art form. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fox Chapel Publishing; First Edition (March 1, 2013)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1565237285
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 85
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.6 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #15,806 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #7 in Folkcrafts #10 in Gift Decorating #14 in Woodworking Projects (Books)
• #7 in Folkcrafts
• #10 in Gift Decorating