Woodburning with Style: Pyrography Lessons and Projects with a Modern Flair (Fox Chapel Publishing) Hands-On Instructional Guide with 9 Step-by-Step Skill-Building Projects from Artist Simon Easton - Softcover

Simon Easton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 156523443X ISBN 13: 9781565234437

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Discover a classic craft with a creative, contemporary twist in Woodburning with Style!

• 9 step-by-step skill-building projects, including coasters, key rings, and a wall clock
• Expert lessons covering everything from making simple marks to texturing and lettering
• Beautifully photographed to inspire your creativity
• Tips & techniques that encourage the development of your personal style

A contemporary twist on woodburning basics, in Woodburning with Style, award-winning artist and pyrographer Simon Easton guides you through nine woodburning projects while encouraging you to develop your own style. This beautifully photographed, hands-on instructional guide to the art of pyrography will take you on a journey of skill-building lessons to create attractive projects. Begin at the basics and finish with stylish, gift-worthy projects!

Just as there is often a story behind a handcrafted piece, there is a story behind Woodburning with Style. That story begins with award-winning artist and pyrographer Simon Easton, who has dubbed his fresh, artistic creations "wood tattoos" not only because of the visual similarity in the drawing and creative process, but because each finished piece has a distinctive story to tell.

With his contemporary flair and creative use of pattern and texture, Easton takes you on a journey from the concepts and basics of woodburning to tips and techniques that encourage your creativity and the development of style. Step-by-step projects such as coasters, key rings, and a wall clock are mixed in with lessons on everything from making simple marks to texturing and lettering.

Easton's fondness for pyrography is evident throughout the book. His teaching style is one that imparts guidance while letting you find your own creative niche with the art form. If you are a beginner, Woodburning with Style will have you wanting to learn more, and if you are an experienced pyrographer, you will be inspired by Easton's designs.

Regardless of your artistic ability, woodburning is a rewarding craft that's practically infinite in its applications. With Easton's guidance, you'll quickly find your own creative niche within the art form. Whether you're a beginner or have been woodburning for years, Woodburning with Style will inspire and inform you with its beautiful designs, expert techniques, and creative vision. Get burning!

About this title

About the Author

Simon Easton earned a BA (Hons) degree at Manchester Metropolitan University where he studied woodturning, silversmithing, and pewterware. His pewter napkin ring set was one of the MMU winners of the Pewter Live 1999 competition, and was displayed at Pewterers' Hall in London. He has won both a Precious Metals Bursary and a Grant from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in order to produce design concepts that he had developed. The common theme in Simon's work was a decorative and textural feel, often rich in embellishment or pattern.

From the Back Cover

Discover a Classic Craft with a Creative, Contemporary Twist

In Woodburning with Style, award-winning artist and pyrographer Simon Easton takes the craft of pyrography, which literally means "writing with fire," and stands it on end. He describes his fresh, artistic creations as "Wood Tattoos," not only because of the visual similarity in the drawing and creative process, but because each finished piece has a distinctive story to tell.

With his contemporary flair and creative use of pattern and texture, Easton will take you on a journey from the concepts and basics of woodburning to the tips and techniques that will encourage your creativity and develop your style. Nine step-by-step projects—including coasters, key rings, and a wall clock—are mixed in with expert lessons covering everything from making simple marks to texturing and lettering.

Regardless of your artistic ability, woodburning is a rewarding craft that's practically infinite in its applications. And with Easton's guidance, you'll quickly find your own creative niche within the art form. So, whether you're a beginner or have been woodburning for years—Woodburning with Style will inspire and inform you with its beautiful designs, expert techniques, and creative vision. Get burning!

"Woodburning with Style will teach the beginning pyrographer as well as the advanced new ways of thinking about how to turn any design into an exciting woodburning adventure."
—Lora S. Irish, artist and author of Great Book of Woodburning

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156523443X
• ISBN 13: 9781565234437
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208