Sue Walters, internationally renowned Australian pyrographer, teaches you everything you need to know to create stunning pyrography artwork through three step-by-step projects for the beginner, intermediate and advanced woodburner. Explore topics such as the history of pyrography, tools and equipment, work area and safety; preparation and finishing and woodburning techniques such as solar, negative, relief, engraving, color, torch, pyrographic machine and hot wire. Includes in-depth instruction on creating animal fur, feathers and eyes, plus simple ways of burning natural objects, water, trees, bushes, rocks, and grass; and much, much more.
Features:
- Three step-by-step projects: ducks & bulrushes, golden eagle and a wolf
- Selection of original patterns to inspire future burning projects
- Exploration of safety, equipment and timber selection, wood preparation, design transfer, special nib techniques, textures, patterns and more
Specifications:
- Page Count: 160
- Cover Style: Softcover
- Author: Sue Walters
- Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
- Date of Publication: June 1, 2005
- ISBN-10: 1565232585
- ISBN-13: 978-1565232587
What's Included:
- (1) Pyrography Workbook: A Complete Guide to the Art of Woodburning