Pyrography Workbook: A Complete Guide to the Art of Woodburning

by Sue Walters

Woodworkers interested in woodburning will build their skill level through these three step-by-step projects for beginner, intermediate, and advanced burners. They will learn how to prepare wood surfaces before burning, how to transfer a design or pattern, and how to select materials for burning, coloring, and finishing a project. Methods for burning onto wood, leather, paper, bark, and antlers, are detailed alongside ample pictures of pyrography...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565232585
• ISBN13: 9781565232587
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Detailed & Absolutely Useful!

I have been a pyrographer for over 6 years now, & am so delighted to have found this book! The techniques are well explained, the photos are detailed, the instructions go from an easy project to difficult, all taught beautifully. Complete is a very accurate description of this artists offerings.

IF NOT THE BEST BOOK ON THIS SUBECT ON THE MARKET, THEN IT'S CLOSE!

I really cannot recommend this one highly enough. I have been involed in this art form for well over thirty years now and this is by far one of the best works on the subject. I did find, after reading it, that you can indeed "teach a old dog new tricks!" For the beginner, I do not feel you could find a better guide on the market. For the "old hand" this work is just crammed with good ideas to get the creative juices flowing. I have collected books of this type for a long time now and have qutie a collection, some good, some bad and some great. This one falls in the last category mentioned. You will want to purchase this one if you are like me, as you will be continually referring to it. Highly recommend.

Totally gradiently thorough! - beg. woodburning supreme!

I am totally new to this craft - and after reveiwing/researching many other books, went for this. I didn't have a woodburner yet - (exp - girlscouts 30+ years ago) I found this to be absolutely gradiently wonderful! From know-nothing to informed with understanding on the tool, what it could do, and surprise! - a wildlifer I am NOT! But... the way that each project was broken down - I knew that instead of all the complexity, even I could now do it with a working knowledge and understanding! Sue showcases everything she did with 4 basic tips - and has a great "texture" chart that if you are paying attention and don't gloss over it, you'll gain a lot in what tips produce what pattern. You come away with a major understanding of what the tips can do, and what to look for. I went online and looked at woodburning kits, yet though some of the names of tips are different - if you know the shape - you have it made. I was also on a limited budget - BUT!>>> <br /> <br />I walked into a Ben Franklin's craft store - and instead of wandering and wondering - found a pen and the 4 basic tips - (close enough!) from Walnut Hollow - #5570 - Creative Woodburner Value Pen - 13.00. (They also have a website.) It comes with the pen, stand, the 4 basic tips, and the cord has an on/off switch. <br />The tips are the screw-on type, and they have tons more you can get. PERFECT and all there for a pyro tyro -! <br /> <br />Overall, BECAUSE of Sue's book, I was rolling, and off a day after reading it - she is wonderfully gradient and sequential, hits the fine points, has incredible projects included, and is just clear as a bell to read. This book is perfect for those new to the craft. It's well and simply written. <br /> <br />Buy this book! If you think woodburning was the simple girl/boy scouts, you have a major surprise in the artistry you can attain with this. <br />BUY THIS BOOK! BUY THIS BOOK! BUY THIS BOOK! love ya! Jen

Incredible Content!

I found this book to be the most inclusive pyrography workbook in the marketplace! From the basics of equipment and safety practices, to transferring images, to techniques and troubleshooting...this book has it all. The texture chart showing how to achieve a plethora of realistic textures is absolutely incredible. Simple and easy to understand and all with just the use of three nibs! I was amazed at just how versatile this tool can be. The 3 projects included are beautifully laid out in a series of step-by-step pictures outlining the progression of each work...so you can truly watch them come to life in front of your eyes. So many manuals are vague and obscure in their direction...but not this one. Details are outlined to a "T". An additional section on realistic fur burning techniques is a must for all us animal lovers. What is generally deemed such a difficult subject to tackle is presented in a totally new light...not nearly as daunting as one would think. I recommend this book to both novice as well as veteran pyrographers everywhere. It is more than apparent by the picture gallery that Ms Walters is a truly gifted artist and the content of this book reveals a willingness to share her wisdom and expertise in the field of pyrography. Thank you for an outstanding book!

Astounding Content!

As a beginning woodburner, this is JUST the book I was looking for. So much content! So much detail info! So well organized! I had previously bought a $50 Pyrography book that had 329 pages, most of it Marketing Hype. Ms Walters had more info in the first 2 chapters than he did in his 329 pages. She covers so much of the style and variations that this would be a valuable resource for experienced woodburners. I returned the $50 book!!! Add this book to your library!!!