Great Book of Woodburning: Pyrography Techniques, Patterns and Projects for All Skill Levels - Paperback

by Lora S. Irish (Author)

Pyrography Techniques, Patterns, & Projects For All Skill Levels Nationally-known artist Lora Irish reveals her secrets in this complete woodburning resource. Beginner and advanced pyrographers alike benefit from the 30 original traceable line patterns and the clear step-by-step instructions. An inspiring full-color gallery illustrates the beauty of her finished projects. Inside The Great Book of Woodburning You'll Find: -Exercises to Master Temperature, Stroke, Texture and Layering -Methods to Judge Depth of Color and Tonal Values -Chapters on Equipment, Surface Selection and Finishing Techniques

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Learn to Burn If you want to experience the joy of creating stunning pyrography art, all you need is an inexpensive woodburning tool and the Great Book of Woodburning. In this fully illustrated, 200-page guide, nationally recognized artist and pyrographer Lora S. Irish shares her expertise and reveals her secrets for crafting beautiful burned images from any drawing, pattern, or photograph. In no time, you'll be doing everything from shading to composition as you adorn furniture, jewelry, ornaments, greeting cards, and much, much more. In the Great Book of Woodburning, you'll discover: -Skill-building exercises to help you master temperature, stroke, texture, and layering -Step-by-step instructions and more than 25 patterns for beginning, intermediate, and advanced pyrographers -Methods to help you judge the depth of color or tonal value for each area of your desig