Introduction to Pyrography: The Art of Woodburning - Softcover

Daniel Wright's enthusiasm for his subject is beautifully captured in a sequence of clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs and unusual projects. Taking his inspiration from pen and ink, engraving and watercolour techniques, he demonstrates many exciting methods and traditional ways of working, creating landscapes, trees, flowers, animals and buildings. Information is include on the types of wood to use, how to prepare surfaces, working with the grain and enhancing designs. He goes on to illustrate shading and faux marquetry, and there's a section on using photographs and sketches to produce unique designs. Daniel's individual, whimsical style is the perfect complement to the objects he decorates: bowls, boxes, plates, frames, panels, a chess set, a nursery stool, and more. He also loves decorating old wooden objects, working patterns, pictures and motifs into the worn textured surfaces. This book will inspire, entertain and instruct you, whether you are a complete beginner, or an experienced pyrographer.

Daniel Wright has had a passion for pyrography since he bought his first machine at the age of eleven. Since then, he has developed his own technique and style. He is a qualified teacher with a degree in Visual Arts, and teaches and runs workshops in primary schools. In his spare time, he plays flugelhorn in a championship standard brass band and is a keen football supporter.