Learning the Art of Pyrography
Burning Images on Wood, Paper
and Leather
by Al Chapman
Softcover
215 x 280mm
64pp
Published by Schiffer Publishing, West Chester, Pennsylvania USA
R.R.P.$19.90
ISBN 0-88740-729-3
Extract from back cover of book:
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 transfering 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 long 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, useful for borders, collages, or decoupage.
About the Author: Al is a self-taught artist and carver who discovered his drawing talents as a child. In 1984 he discovered the new age woodburning systems available and the realistic detail that could be achieved with them, and became serious about his carving. Immediately, Al put his woodburning tool to use on flat art pieces, although he had bought it to enhance his carvings. It seemed only natural to combine it with his drawing talents. Al has conducted several seminars about the pyrographic art form and has participated in both national and regional competitions, winning many top awards with his carvings and art.
Photos: Colour
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter One - Innovations and Tools
Chapter
Two - Getting Started
Safety Rules
Chapter Three - Practicing Patterns and Strokes
Exercise One: Straight
Lines
Exercise Two: Curves
Exercise Three: Circles
Exercise Four:
Cross Hatching
Exercise Five: Flat-Edge Burning
Exercise Six: Stippling
Chapter Four - Creating Your Own Patterns
Chapter
Five - Advanced Techniques
Burning to a Line
Feathers
Hair and
Fur
Three-Dimensional Work
Black and White Subjects
Trees and Landcapes
Bricks
More Helpful Hints
Chapter
Six - Finishing Techniques
Unstained Pieces
Finishing with Stain
Highlighting
stained Pieces
Adding Color
Chapter
Seven - Project Ideas
Objects for Burning
Leather Burning
Paper
Burning
Gourds
Conclusion
Suppliers
Directory
Burning Systems
Books and Woodburning Products