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

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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.

From the Publisher

Learn all about getting started in pyrography with this easy to follow, step-by-step guide.

Get Hands-On to Hone Your Pyrography Skills

Try all the woodburning projects found inside this book:

Photo frames Jewelry & keepsake boxes Gift tags Key fobs & a key holder Napkin rings & coasters Fridge magnets A wall clock, decorative plate, memory album, and more

How to Get Started in Pyrography

A Step-by-Step, Easy-to-Learn Introduction

This book shows you everything you need to get started in pyrography (literally ‘writing with fire’).

Artist & pyrographer Simon Easton takes you from basic woodburning concepts to tips and techniques that encourage your creativity and help you develop your own individual style!.

14 step-by-step projects 50 bonus patterns Clear how-to photographs Uses easily sourced ready-made materials Simple exercises introduce basic concepts to beginner pyrographers Learn expert techniques for texturing, lettering, shading, and finishing Create memorable decorative gifts for friends and family

Everything you need to know to get started ‘writing with fire’

Handmade Decorative Gifts

Use the techniques in this book to make memorable, creative gifts for your friends and family with everything from clocks to jewelry boxes. Pyrography is practically infinite in its applications.

14 Step-by-Step Projects

Inside, you’ll find easy-to-follow step-by-step projects for woodburning coasters, bangles, decorative plates, gift tags, and more. All with clear how-to photographs and instructions.

Expert Lessons on Essential Woodburning Techniques

Practice the basics with simple exercises, then move on to more advanced touches like texturing, mirroring text, applying color, shading, and shadowing.

50 Bonus Pyrography Patterns

The 50 pattern designs provided can be used on any of the projects included in the book, but they can also be applied to your own unique pyrography creations.

Get started with the basics

The exercises in this book will take you through the process of getting started with woodburning. Learn the anatomy of a pyrography machine, how great to hold your pyrography pen, safety tips, and how to select wood for burning. Then follow along and experiment with simple lines and marks until you’re comfortable enough to move on to more complex techniques.

Step-by-step projects to build your skills

Each project is presented with step-by-step instructions, clear photographs, and concise captions. Apply the techniques you’ve learned to each project, starting with simpler, small items and working your way up to more complex designs in the book’s later projects.

Make beautiful gifts for your friends and family

Woodburning designs can be applied to a multitude of gifts, with decorations that make them uniquely your own. Make magnets, key fobs, door hangers, even a memory album, and present a special gift to each of your loved ones.

Use the provided patterns on your own special creations

Learn to Burn leaves you with 50 pyrography patterns that can be used on anything from boxes to bangles. Take them with you, along with the techniques you’ve learned, and unleash your creativity on countless additional woodburning projects all your own.

Getting Started

Step by Step

Gifts and Keepsakes

Patterns for Any Project

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fox Chapel Publishing; First Edition (March 1, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1565237285
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1565237285
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches