Gourd Pyrography

By Jim Widess

Book Overview

Etched and painted with fire and heat, pyrographed gourds have existed for generations--and now modern tools and solid state woodburning systems have made doing fine detail work simpler than ever. Every amply illustrated page and project teaches and inspires, as a parade of fine artists discuss their tools, reveal their techniques, and above all go through each step of the process. They explain how to pick and prepare a suitable gourd; form delicate lines, spirals, and curves; and work through intricate designs. Among the awe-inspiring projects: a pyrographed Frog gourd, basket, and several pieces of jewelry.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402745028
• ISBN13: 9781402745027
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

This really covers the subject well

This volume contains lots of good, clear photos and instructions. I have found it helpful in refining my approach to "burning" my gourds with the woodburning tool that I currently have. However, if I decide to put more effort into my gourd design, all the information I will need about purchasing higher-end burning equipment is covered very well in this book.

Gourd Pyrography Review

This book is very good for the gourd artist who is trying to learn about gourd pyrography. It shows some very nice work and gives the gourd artist a lot to look at.

A must have for gourd artists

This is the definitive book in pyrography on gourds. The photography is beautifully done and the book is chock full of great ideas. If you haven't tried pyrography on gourds - or on anything else, give it a go. It's habit forming!

This is an awesome book!

This book is a jewel! Beautiful photography and very well written.

Addicted to Gourds

This is an amazing book. I look at it over and over because of the beautiful photography and for the inspiration it provides to try different techniques. Recommended to anyone interested in art or nature.