Irish, Lora S.
Art & Craft of Pyrography, The
- ISBN 13:
- 9781565234789
- author:
- Irish, Lora S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fox Chapel Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 1.2 x 28 cm
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts, Woodworking,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the art of pyrography with Lora S. Irish's comprehensive guide to drawing with fire on various surfaces. Pyrography is an versatile craft that can be applied to a range of natural materials, including leather, gourds, paper, and wood. This book showcases 35 new projects that explore the full potential of pyrography, covering different techniques and media. From creating tonal values to adding color to your burnings, Irish provides expert advice on temperature settings, fill patterns, hand positions, textures, and stroke patterns. With detailed instructions and photographs at each stage, you'll be able to bring your own imaginative projects to life using fine pyrography. The book features a variety of surfaces, including vegetable tanned leather, dried gourds, cotton fabric, artist paper, chipboard, and papier-mâché, ensuring that you can experiment with different materials and techniques.