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A must-have resource for any beginner or intermediate pyrographer, this is a comprehensive guide to all of the major styles used in pyrography. Including 31 finished samples and line art, author and respected pyrography artist Lora Irish provides step-by-step instructions for each art style, from silhouettes, engraving, and cross hatching to pointillism, realism, pencil shading, and texture stroke painting. From this book, you'll be given the chance to work, experiment, and experience some of the major art styles that you can use with any pattern or design. You'll be able to realize which style offers the most comfort and the best results, and what's the most controllable so you can become a consistent master! Learn essential skills and techniques from a leading expert in the field, and discover how style affects the image to expand your artistic range! Lora Irish has several best-selling books on pyrography, woodcarving, and other craft hobbies, and is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines.
Little Book of Pyrography makes it easy to learn the creative craft of woodburning! All that aspiring beginners need is this book and an inexpensive wood burning tool to start adorning wood, gourds, leather, paper and more with beautiful images and patterns. Legendary pyrography artist Lora S. Irish expands on the techniques and projects from her bestselling book Pyrography Basics-all of which are included here-and explores new ways to achieve lovely varieties of tone and texture. In this handsome hardcover gift edition, Lora provides a thorough introduction to basic tools, materials and techniques. Readers will learn how to set up a practice board to experiment with strokes and settings before moving on to working projects with confidence. Seven skill-building projects provide step-by-step exercises in using temperature, time, layering, and texturing to create artistic tonal values.
Wire wrapping is a quick and easy technique that will take your jewellery craft to the next level. A little wire, a few simple tools and some brightly coloured beads are all you need to start creating your own intriguing fashion statements. By adding new wires to basic links, you can alter simple links into complex and fascinating focal designs.
Great Book of Carving Patterns is a treasure trove of classic designs that make wonderful subjects for carving, pyrography, painting, drawing, etching, leatherwork and many other crafts. This comprehensive collection comprises 200 original patterns that will provide any artist with a virtually unlimited design resource.
Learn to Draw Celtic Designs is a treasure trove of beautiful Celtic designs that are a constant source of fascination for people all over the world. It features more than 50 original, ready-to-use patterns that can be drawn and decorated in authentic Celtic style.
Explores the craft of pyrography. This title helps to learn the basics of pyrography systems, tools, supplies and practice boards. It includes complete instructions and photographs of both the finished piece and the work in progress.
Making it easy for beginners to learn the creative craft of woodburning, this title provides a thorough introduction to basic tools, materials and techniques. It shows readers learn how to set up a practice board to experiment with strokes and settings before moving on to working projects with confidence.
An exciting, beginner-friendly guide that will show you tons of awesome ideas for making all kinds of beautiful bracelets! Super easy and fun, discover over 100 beaded bracelet designs, plus tons of trendy techniques to try, knots to know, expert tips, step-by-step instructions, and high-quality photography to help you along the way.
i i A complete guide for pyrographers who want to learn how to improve their lettering skills on a variety of mediums - wood, paper, and leatherIncludes 7 of the most common and popular types and fonts in both upper and lowercase, as well as symbolsInstructions for applying and transferring patterns, as well as tips and tricks for fixing mistakesInformation on sizing and laying out your designs, plus practice projectsFeatures instruction on customizing designs to create monograms, sayings, and other personalized touches to calligraphy projectsLora S. Irish is a best-selling author and renowned pyrography artist with more than 500,000 copies sold worldwide of her 30 published instructional guides and countless patterns for beginners and experts alike
An easy-to-follow beginner's guide to jewelry wire wrapping techniques.Teaches 30 wire wrapping techniques in a digestible and approachable format for the complete novice.Includes 8 stylish DIY projects for necklaces, pendants, brooches, hair pins, and earrings through clear, step-by-step instructions, complete lists of materials and tools, and helpful tips and tricks throughout.The perfect book for anyone who is new to wire wrapping or wants to brush up on their jewelry making techniques.This newly revised edition is a simplified and condensed version of the original publication to make it less intimidating and more approachable.
Keep all your woodcarving tools and knives sharp and in tip top shape! This comprehensive guide by renowned artist Lora Irish offers clear, step-by-step guidance to walk beginners through the basics of sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Also included are informative sections on safety, basic sharpening techniques, what to keep in your sharpening kit, tool storage and cleanup tips, and more!
A newly updated edition to the best-selling first edition by renowned artist, Lora Irish Includes skill-building exercises and technique tutorials to help you master temperature, stroke, texture, and layering Features clear, step-by-step instructions and more than 40 patterns for beginning, intermediate, and advanced pyrographers Also includes clear guidance on pattern transferring methods New to this edition are additional designs for more variety, new tools and techniques, a new project gallery, new photography, and other updates that make this best-selling guide more contemporary from its original publication Author Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed, best-selling books published by Fox Chapel Publishing have sold more than 500,000 copies. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts
A guide for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe: the dragon! Use the Lora Irish's dragon patterns or apply her techniques to create your own. Includes more than 100 patterns, basic dragon anatomy, fascinating dragon lore, evolution and more! Updated for this edition is brand new dragon art for both Eastern and Western dragons, a new gallery, sections on dragon history and lore, and a newly added section on transfer instructions for all applications, including fabric, wood, canvas, and other materials.
* Make and connect wire links to create stunning jewelry using your favorite jewelry wire Create more than 300 different wire links that can be used in countless combinations to form necklaces, earrings, and bracelets Learn how to use a handful of tools and materials to produce fun and elegant pieces simply by learning the basic steps Includes 10 jewelry making projects that will get you started to master the art of twisting and coiling jewelry links Experiment with color, new shapes, and combining elements to enhance your wardrobe with pieces that are truly your own Written by internationally renowned artist and best-selling author Lora S. Irish
Go beyond just following the steps and learn the methods to traditional basket weaving. With 20 classic folk basket patterns and clear step-by-step instructions and photos, you'll acquire all the proper techniques you need to become an accomplished basket-weaver, from measuring and adding spokes to learning various weaving patterns.
Create a fantastic cane that will be treasured as a work of art and passed down through your family for years to come. Award-winning carving artist Lora S. Irish shows how to carve your own expressive cane toppers from found wood in this enjoyable guide.
The Great Book of Floral Patterns is a bookshelf must for every artist and crafter who enjoys the beauty and symbolism of flowers. Take a guided tour with Lora S. Irish through her garden of more than 100 expertly drawn flower patterns.
If you'd like to learn to carve in relief, this guidebook will teach you everything you need to know. It takes you step-by-step through simple carvings on a practice board to introduce all of the essential cuts, contouring and smoothing steps used in basic relief woodcarving.
From best-selling artist, author, and graphic designer Lora Irish comes the Great Book of Tattoo Designs, Revised Edition, an appealing and high-quality collection of over 500 tattoo-friendly patterns. Featuring an extensive variety of popular subjects including floral, fantasy, Celtic, pagan, gothic, sacred, oriental, and mythical, this book provides any artist or individual searching for the right tattoo with an unlimited resource of original designs. If you're inspired to make a permanent personal statement with artwork that is truly artwork, these authentic, beautifully drawn patterns are just what you're looking for. This new edition of a classic resource provides limitless inspiration for personal expression. From dancing dragons and Mayan warriors to fairies and flowers, it makes the perfect companion for anyone with an interest in tattoos.
Presents the patterns that are suitable for carving, woodburning, painting, quilting and more in two varieties: a line drawing for transferring and a shaded variety for illustrating depth and shadow. For new carvers, this title demonstrates the carving process from start to finish with a Country Apple Quilt Square project.
Intended for scrollers, this work features various scroll saw patterns that celebrate wildlife from around the world. It provides sixty patterns for 45 species of wildlife, including antelope, elephant, gorilla, jaguar, kangaroo, koala, lion, monkey, panther, seal, tiger, whale, and zebra. The patterns are arranged alphabetically by species.
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