Learn to burn! Woodburning, also known as pyrography, is a craft on the rise and now you can learn how to get started with the expert advice in this book from the renowned wood artist, Court O’Reilly. The book starts with an introduction to the necessary tools and supplies. You’ll learn how to pick the wood burner that is right for you and how to safely use it. You’ll start simply by learning how to burn straight lines, curved lines, shapes, and letters. Then, you will progress on to more complex skills such as shading and making intricate textures like scales. After you have mastered the basics, you will move on to a series of ten artistic projects, each one presenting a new skill, technique, or concept. You’ll practice lettering while making a beautiful welcome sign and shading while making a gorgeous charcuterie board with flowers. Eventually, you will advance to making detailed wildlife portraits with realistic features such as fur and eyes. Each project is truly unique and totally within your reach. Create 10 artistic nature-inspired projects, each one presenting a new skill, technique, or concept Nature lovers and those who love rustic design will enjoy the slow, meditative, and sensory craft Using just a few tools and simple, easy-to-get materials you, too, can create works of art

A best-seller! Renowned pyrographer Sue Walters teaches you everything you need to know to create stunning pyrography artwork with three step-by-step projects, original patterns, and an inspiring gallery of work. Includes information on equipment, safety, materials, pattern preparation, techniques and 3 projects; a beginner, an intermediate, and an advanced.

This is a crossover title for both woodworking and art subject areas. It is popularly priced, and focused on a popular topic. The author is an internationally renowned pyrographer and winner of numerous prestigious art awards. Her previous pyrography books have been Fox Chapel best-sellers, with sales of Pyrography Workbook over 50,000 copies.

Discover the creative art of pyrography with 23 favorite projects and patterns from award-winning woodburning artists.

If you'd like to master the art of relief carving, this comprehensive guidebook will teach you everything you need to know. Acclaimed carver and instructor Lora S. Irish takes you through every element of the relief carving process and shows you the easy way to learn. Clear, step-by-step instructions and dozens of how-to photographs accompany 11 original new relief carving projects of animals, landscapes, flowers, borders, Celtic knots, and more. Learn how to handle your tools, prepare a wood surface, follow a pattern, apply a finish, and so much more!

Renowned author, Lora S. Irish, shares her secrets on creating stunning pyrography. Inside you'll find techniques, patterns, projects, and gallery.

The Wood Burn Book teaches you everything you need to know to master the art of pyrography.

This easy-to-read, small-format guide is the ultimate starting point to introduce yourself to the hobby of woodburning! Perfect for any beginner, jump right into learning about what pyrography is, safety, types of equipment, pens, burning techniques, and other foundational topics. Get a complete overview, and with the suggested lists for further reading and project books, get started!

Fox Chapel is the publisher with the largest number of woodburning titles. Pyrography books have sold steadily over the last decade, and we have recently seen a resurgence of interest from chains like Michaels. This is the perfect starter book for your accounts.