Learning the Art of Pyrography: Burning Images on Wood, Paper, and Leather

Chapman, Al

ISBN 10: 0887407293 / ISBN 13: 9780887407291

Published by Schiffer Publishing, USA, 1955

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Some very slight wear cover edges, library marks, otherwise book clean and tight. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 018038

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning the Art of Pyrography: Burning Images on Wood, Paper, and Leather
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, USA
• Publication Date: 1955
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0887407293
• ISBN 13: 9780887407291
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Edition: Fifth Impression.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Ex Library
• Seller catalogs:
  • Craft , Hobbies, Sewing, Dressmaking, Woodwork

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Synopsis

The tools and mediums of wood burning, and how to use them for wonderful, creative effects.

The art of pyrography -- burning designs into wood and many other materials -- can add a special touch to any project, including wooden trunks and jewelry, wildlife carvings, leather pictures, and paper collages. In this book, Al Chapman will explain the different tools and mediums that can be used, and will show you in detail how to use them for different effects.

You will learn several methods of transferring a pattern onto your piece of wood or leather, how to give depth to your pictures with crosshatching, stippling, and flat-edge shading, how to make realistic-looking fur, and how to add shadows and highlights. Chapman’s extensive experience with these techniques allows him to give you helpful hints for keeping your pictures realistic looking, with subtle and graceful lines.

You will also learn how to use your pyrography techniques on paper, a technique that is useful for borders, collages, or decoupage.

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