The Art & Craft of Pyrography: Drawing with Fire on Leather, Gourds, Cloth, Paper, and Wood (Fox Chapel Publishing) More Than 40 Patterns, Step-by-Step Projects, and Expert Advice from Lora S. Irish

by Lora S. Irish

Explore the craft of pyrography across the full range of inventive pyro media with internationally known author and artist Lora S. Irish! Although it is often referred to as woodburning, the art of pyrography can be worked on just about any natural surface, including gourds, leather, or cotton rag paper. Lora S. Irish, author of Great Book of Woodburning , offers more than 40 amazingly detailed new projects that explore the craft of pyrography across the full range of inventive pyro media. Inside Art & Craft of Pyrography , you'll learn the basics of pyrography systems, tools, supplies and practice boards. Differences between the various substrates are examined and discussed, including both wood and non-wood working surfaces. Lora provides expert advice on temperature settings, fill patterns, hand positions, textures, stroke patterns and more. Chapters are included on creating tonal values, understanding shadows, adding color to your burnings, and finishing the work. 43 patterns illustrate the application of fine pyrography across a wide variety of imaginative media, including vegetable tanned leather, dried gourds, cotton fabric, artist paper, chipboard and papier-mâché. Lora S. Irish is known for her amazingly detailed patterns that positively exude expression, and this book does not disappoint! Each fascinating project includes complete instructions plus photographs of both the finished piece and the work-in-progress across pale, medium, dark and detailed stages.

144 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2012

Reviews

[Christine Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good reference for anyone who wants to burn on something other than wood. Pyrography is an art that is primarily worked on some type of wood such as birch, basswood or poplar. Lora Irish gives instructions on burning paper, leather, cloth and gourds. It's a great addition to your library especially if you think you might want to try these alternatives to wood in the future.