Pyrography Style Handbook: Artistic Woodburning Methods and 12 Step-by-Step Projects

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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, youll be given the chance to work, experiment, and experience some of the major art styles that you can use with any pattern or design. Youll be able to realize which style offers the most comfort and the best results, and whats 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.

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Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed books include Great Book of Carving Patterns, Great Book of Celtic Patterns, Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Tattoo Designs, The Official Vampire Artist's Handbook, Relief Carving Wood Spirits, World Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw, and many more. Fox Chapel Publishing has sold more than 500,000 copies of Irish's books. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines.