Nationally recognized artist and pyrographer Lora S. Irish
makes woodburning easy by walking you through all the basics of
materials, tools, and techniques! In Pyrography Basics,
you'll discover:

• 6 skill-building projects to help you
  master essential techniques
• Step-by-step instructions and
  patterns for the beginning woodburner
• 3 basic pyrography
  pen tips for writing, shading and detailing
• Using
  temperature, time, texture and layering to create artistic tonal
  values
• How to use a practice board to ensure the best
  burn for your project

Pyrography can enhance any project
with lovely varieties of tone and texture. If you've ever wanted to
take up this creative craft, Pyrography Basics will get you
started, as nationally recognized artist and pyrographer Lora S. Irish
makes it easy for beginners to learn the creative craft of woodburning.
All that aspiring beginners need is this book and an inexpensive
woodburning tool to start adorning wood, gourds, leather, paper and more
with beautifully burned images and patterns.

The author provides a
thorough introduction to basic tools, materials and techniques. You'll
learn how to set up a practice board to experiment with strokes and
settings before moving on to working projects with confidence. 6
skill-building projects provide step-by-step exercises in using
temperature, time, layering, and texturing to create artistic tonal
values.

With Pyrography Basics, you'll soon master
everything from shading to composition, as you apply pyrography to
furniture, carvings, jewelry, ornaments, greeting cards, and much, much
more.