Woodburning Projects and Patterns for Beginners (Fox Chapel Publishing) 17 Skill-Building Projects, Step-by-Step Instructions, Full-Size Templates, Techniques, Tools, Safety, Troubleshooting, and More

The ultimate beginner-friendly guide to pyrography! Complete introduction to, and overview of, the hobby of woodburning, intended for absolute beginners 17 step-by-step projects and patterns for a variety of items, from signs, pendants, and boxes to frames, ornaments, and coasters Learn basic techniques for burning even lines, shading, black backgrounds, stippling, and more Beginner-friendly advice on the different tools, supplies, and safety precautions involved in the art of woodburning Troubleshooting help, with directions for how to avoid and fix mistakes, plus finishing advice This is the perfect place to start your new favorite hobby! Featuring a complete overview and introduction to woodburning, this book will help you understand the tools, supplies, and safety precautions involved in this unique art. Learn the basic concepts, wood types, temperature, shading, adding color, fixing mistakes, techniques including burning even lines, shading, and stippling, and much more. Once you've grasped the fundamentals, you'll go on to complete 17 step-by-step projects that slowly progress in difficulty. Following beginner-friendly instructions and crisp coordinating photography, you'll create beautifully burned trays, boxes, keychains, landscape art, plates, and other home dcor accents. Discover the art of woodburning and learn everything you need to know, with tips on technique, full-size patterns, helpful information on avoiding and fixing mistakes, how to seal and finish your projects, and more! Author Minisa Robinson also penned the popular Woodburning Realistic Animals. Minisa is an extremely talented pyrography artist who has contributed to Woodcarving Illustrated and Pyrography Magazine. With her guidance, you'll develop all the skills necessary to be successful in this beautiful art form, all while creating stunning projects! Woodburning Projects and Patterns for Beginners is your essential handbook for getting started in your new favorite hobbywoodburning! "A fresh, new beginner's book that even advanced burners will want. This book really covers everything you need to get started with woodburning, followed by projects of varying degrees of difficulty to let you improve your skills. 'Purist' burners, as well as those who want to finish with a flair of color, will appreciate the details given to complete each project." Jo Schwartz, pyrography artist and author of Woodburning Realistic People