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Pyrography for Beginners Handbook: Learn to Burn Guide in Wood Burning with Starter Projects and Patterns
While doing my Engineering, I realized this fact that just before the exam if you require minimal, to the point, useful and applicable information to pass the examination, your friend/colleague who has gone through the subject and appeared for the exam just last week is the best Go to Person. That person may not be the SME (Subject Matter Expert) like the professors teaching for years but is the best bet to solve your immediate problem. So are you a beginner in Pyrography or Wood Burning & looking for a friend and colleague for informal guidance? Your search for that colleague ends here. I sincerely want to take you through that first step and prepare you for your first Pyrography Project! Why Pyrography? Of all the crafts I have practiced, Pyrography is the most value for money. It gives me immense satisfaction and serves the purpose for which I practice the art on the weekends. (i.e., to unwind from my regular job) The best part is this art has got something for everyone. If you are a beginner, get a scrap wood and use your existing soldering pen to start the artwork. Later, you can shift to a proper burner. If you like calligraphy, you can burn letters. A friend of mine is a space enthusiast, and he is making space ships! With experience, you master the art of shading, which gives depth to the artwork. Drawing hair, fur, or skin of an animal takes time, but it is worthwhile to put the effort. What I love about this skill is that it makes one of the best presents for the loved ones. As the art ages with time, it leaves a memorable piece of history to your loved ones. About the Book It is not a traditional book but an effort from your friend to present the experience and discussions while learning this art in the last few years. I have made many wood and leather burning projects over the years and interacted with fellow crafters. This book is the crux of all those learnings and experiences over the years. This book provides a minimalistic approach to the information required to start your first Pyrography project. It I still remember the initial doubts I had and the tips which helped me. This book is for people who are in their first lap of Pyrography journey and want to have a holistic idea of processes, tools, and need help in their initial projects. I have included photographs of realistic projects of beginners explaining the process and standard operating procedure while starting. So, what are you waiting for? Get this updated book and start your Pyrography Journey Today!
104 pages, Paperback
Published February 11, 2020
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February 23, 2020
Another Unusual Hobby
Just last week, I read another book by this author on one of his other unusual hobbies, leatherworking. I found that book to be very well done, as is this one. As the author states in the introduction, he is no extraordinary master craftsman with years of practice. Instead, he is just a few years down the path from the rank beginner. If you are interested in any topic, you may do well from learning from someone who is just a little ahead of you. That novice teacher would most likely remember what it is to be a true beginner and thus write a book for that audience which would be understandable and relatable. This book is just that. For those who don't know, pyrography—as literally translated—means *writing with fire*. Isn't that an evocative image? It is typically done on wood, though it can also be done on leather for a different kind of art and watercolor paper for practice. This book has a logical organizational sequence, giving a little of the background of pyrography and its tools before diving deeper into the techniques of the process. The book is full of pictures, which are so necessary for books like this. He shows both practice pieces as well as full-blown pyrographic art. It is amazing how detailed and nuanced some of these pieces are, given the tools and the medium. The end section has a set of projects that look relatively simple, beautiful, and sometimes even useful. As someone who loves to play games, I particularly liked the wooden dominoes and tic-tac-toe board. The book is somewhat repetitious in places, but that doesn't really detract from it overall. If you have any interest whatsoever in trying pyrography, I recommend picking up this book as your perfect companion along the way.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
Just last week, I read another book by this author on one of his other unusual hobbies, leatherworking. I found that book to be very well done, as is this one. As the author states in the introduction, he is no extraordinary master craftsman with years of practice. Instead, he is just a few years down the path from the rank beginner. If you are interested in any topic, you may do well from learning from someone who is just a little ahead of you. That novice teacher would most likely remember what it is to be a true beginner and thus write a book for that audience which would be understandable and relatable. This book is just that. For those who don't know, pyrography—as literally translated—means *writing with fire*. Isn't that an evocative image? It is typically done on wood, though it can also be done on leather for a different kind of art and watercolor paper for practice. This book has a logical organizational sequence, giving a little of the background of pyrography and its tools before diving deeper into the techniques of the process. The book is full of pictures, which are so necessary for books like this. He shows both practice pieces as well as full-blown pyrographic art. It is amazing how detailed and nuanced some of these pieces are, given the tools and the medium. The end section has a set of projects that look relatively simple, beautiful, and sometimes even useful. As someone who loves to play games, I particularly liked the wooden dominoes and tic-tac-toe board. The book is somewhat repetitious in places, but that doesn't really detract from it overall. If you have any interest whatsoever in trying pyrography, I recommend picking up this book as your perfect companion along the way.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
March 1, 2020
Easy to understand.
Very easy to follow, Stephen seems to know his stuff and is well able to share his knowledge. Give it a go, what will you lose.
Very easy to follow, Stephen seems to know his stuff and is well able to share his knowledge. Give it a go, what will you lose.
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