Great Book of Woodburning, Revised and Expanded Second Edition

Learn to Burn Amazing Art To experience the joy of creating stunning pyrography art, all you need is an inexpensive woodburning tool and the Great Book of Woodburning, Revised and Expanded Second Edition. In this complete and newly updated guide, renowned artist and pyrographer Lora S. Irish shares her expertise and reveals her secrets for crafting beautifully burned images from any drawing, pattern, or photograph. Featuring detailed overviews on the basics of woodburning, as well as a thorough practice section, this book then presents over 30 stunning projects and patterns that slowly progress in difficulty. With this must-have resource and Lora S. Irish's expert guidance, you'll be equipped to woodburn incredible art with confidence in no time! What's Inside: - Skill-building exercises to help you master temperature, stroke, texture, and layering - Step-by-step instructions and 30 patterns for beginning, intermediate, and advanced pyrographers - Methods to help you judge the depth of color or tonal value for each area of your design - Seven new patterns, updated opening sections, and a newly added practice project