The art and craft of pyrography

Explore the art of pyrography in the full range of ingenious pyrotechnic media with internationally renowned author and artist Lora S. Irish.

Although often referred to as wood burning, the art of pyrography can be worked on almost any natural surface, including gourds, leather or cotton rag paper. Lora S. Irish, author of Great Book of Woodburning, offers more than 40 stunningly detailed new projects that explore the art of pyrography across the full range of ingenious pyrotechnic mediums.

Inside Art and Craft of Pyrography, you'll learn the basics of pyrography systems, tools, supplies, and practice boards. The differences between various substrates, including wood and non-wood working surfaces, are examined and discussed.

Lora provides expert advice on temperature settings, fill patterns, hand positions, textures, stroke patterns and more. Included are chapters on creating tonal values, understanding shadows, adding colour to your burns and finishing your work. 43 patterns illustrate the application of fine pyrography on a wide variety of imaginative media, including vegetable tanned leather, dried gourds, cotton cloth, artist's paper, chipboard and papier-mâché.

Lora S. Irish is known for her incredibly detailed patterns that exude positive expression, and this book does not disappoint! Each fascinating project includes complete instructions, plus photographs of both the finished piece and the work in progress in light, medium, dark, and detailed stages.

Publisher: Fox Chapel