Introduction to Pyrography
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1903975379
AuthorDaniel Wright
SummaryIntroduction to Pyrography: the art of decorating wood using heated tools, is a superbly illustrated practical guide to this fascinating hobby.
Daniel Wright's enthusiasm for his subject is beautifully captured in a sequence of clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs and unusual projects. Taking his inspiration from pen and ink, engraving and watercolour techniques, he demonstrates many exciting methods and traditional ways of working, creating landscapes, trees, flowers, animals and buildings. Information is include on the types of wood to use, how to prepare surfaces, working with the grain and enhancing designs. He goes on to illustrate shading and faux marquetry, and there's a section on using photographs and sketches to produce unique designs. Daniel's individual, whimsical style is the perfect complement to the objects he decorates: bowls, boxes, plates, frames, panels, a chess set, a nursery stool, and more. He also loves decorating old wooden objects, working patterns, pictures and motifs into the worn textured surfaces. This book will inspire, entertain and instruct you, whether you are a complete beginner, or an experienced pyrographer.
* Step-by-step demonstrations* Complete beginners will be able to master the techniques* Exciting new designs and stylish projects
IntroductionMaterialsTypes of woodGetting startedShading techniquesChess board BordersUsing photographs and sketchesBuildingsFaux marquetryLandscapesFlowersAnimalsCurved surfaces Bowl Nursery stoolDeveloping your skillsIndex
No of pages96pp
FormatBC Paperback
PublisherSearch Press
ISBN1903975379
EAN9781903975374
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Price:
£12.99