Pyrography Basics by Lora Irish

Pyrography can enhance any project and Pyrography Basics will show you how to get started. All you need is a woodburning tool to begin adorning wood, gourds, leather, paper and more with beautifully burned images and patterns. You'll learn how to use a practice board to experiment with strokes and settings before moving on to working projects with confidence. Step-by-step practice exercises will teach you how to use temperature, time, layering and texturing to create artistic tonal values. Inside you'll also find 6 skill-building projects to help you master essential techniques. Soon you'll master everything from shading to composition, as you apply pyrography to furniture, carvings, jewelry, ornaments, greeting cards and more. 32 pages.