The Wood Burn Book

In The Wood Burn Book, Instagram star Rachel Strauss (@woodburncorner) teaches you everything you’ll need to know to master your favorite new hobby: pyrography, or writing with fire. This essential guide opens with a brief background to the art of wood burning, a list of tools and how to use them, basic techniques that can be used over and over again, and even what to burn and how to be safe doing it. You will also find a detailed explanation of the process from start to finish, with patterns and frames, techniques for lettering and adding color, as well as dozens of projects ready for gifting, including picture frames, cutting boards, coasters, cards, wooden spoons, and jewelry. Above all, Strauss has created the book she wished she had when she first discovered pyrography: a simple guide that quickly gets the reader successfully burning. With the right tools and a little time, you'll be able to create meaningful handmade gifts without breaking the bank. Whether it’s to create a family name sign as a housewarming gift for newlyweds, or customize baby blocks for a new little one, wood burning is the versatile hobby that can be used time and time again to create memorable gifts for all of life’s occasions. In addition, wood burning is a practice in mindfulness, requiring patience and focus to awaken the senses and calm the mind. Mastering the art of writing with fire begins with the ability to follow a line. If you can trace, you can burn.

This easy-to-learn introduction to the art of pyrography offers fourteen step-by-step projects for making decorative gifts--from coasters and picture frames to bangles, decorative plates, and door hangers--illustrated with clear how-to photographs. Each pyro project can be completed using ready-made materials that are easy to find at your local craft store. Fifty bonus patterns will allow you to unleash your creativity on hundreds of additional woodburning projects.

BLACK & WHITE INTERIOR - The Wood Burn Community Book of Templates features pyrography design patterns created by the community for the community. It showcases 57 original templates from 34 wood burning artists from around the globe, with the intention of helping artists of all skill levels past, present, and future to hone their craft, try new styles, and make beautiful art through collaboration. This collection of designs include mandalas, florals, animals, nature pieces, frames, and more. Every one-of-a-kind piece of art you create from these community templates is a collaboration! Each design can be interpreted in an infinite number of ways. Rachel Strauss, author of The Wood Burn Book, founder of Burn Club and Wood Burn Corner, also includes a basic wood burning quickstart guide, and provides you with a list of essential materials needed for pyrography. She offers information on getting involved in the community, before presenting you with a feast of artwork, each begging to become your next creation!

This is the book for anyone who has ever been interested in trying their hand at the art of wood burning. Six beautiful wood burning projects and all of the tools, techniques and patterns necessary to create them are explained. Color photographs and basic, straight-forward descriptions detail every step along the way. When finished, you will have mastered lettering techniques, created floral displays, mountain and lake-side scenes, and your first elk on wood.

Learn the art of wood burning from a master of the craft in this comprehensive guide to the tools and techniques of “writing with fire.” The Wood Burn Book opens with a brief background to the art of wood burning, an overview of tools and materials, basic techniques, and safety tips. You will also find a detailed explanation of the process from start to finish, with patterns, advanced techniques for lettering and adding color, as well as dozens of projects, including picture frames, cutting boards, coasters, cards, wooden spoons, and jewelry.

Are you looking for a book to help give life to your creative imagination? Do you want an all-around book with all the woodburning techniques, tips, tools and step by step instructions you will ever need as a beginner to make your first woodburning craft? If so, then read on… Today must indeed be your lucky day as you have stumbled on a beginner-friendly, step by step guide that will give you an arranged set of juicy details to jumpstart your woodburning artistic idea to life. Or hold on, perhaps you are a passer-by who found his way here without even meaning to! Don't leave just yet. Have you heard of pyrography before? Do you know the great things this art can achieve for you artistically? No? Why Pyrography? Pyrography, which is generally referred to most times as woodburning, is a form of art that involves you writing on materials with fire! It has been around for centuries, and luckily for us, along the years, several types of tools have been developed to make this art easier to craft and more interesting to engage in. Even though the starting materials may appear to be cheap, the finished products aren't! So, this art is something you can earn money from. Trust me; you will gain financial returns that are most definitely worth all your stress and efforts. Apart from this, you can also get to work on your creativity. Honestly, it takes creative minds actually to do designs on wood and still have them appreciated. You might even learn to exercise more levels of patience if only you would give this art a chance. This book, Pyrography for Beginners, is suited for not only those new to this form of art but also for experts alike. Trust me; there aren't any bogus or hard to understand steps as each step is carefully explained to your understanding. At the end of this book, you will; 1. Gain more knowledge about pyrography and its historical timelines. 2. Be exposed to the most important woodburning tips, techniques, and tools needed to successfully get on with your first woodburning craft. 3. Be enlightened about the benefits of engaging in the art of woodburning. 4. Be informed on several safety measures to take while you craft. 5. Be exposed to 15 amazing woodburning arts with detailed guidelines to help bring out your artistic and creative side to life. 6. Be privy to some of the most frequently asked woodburning questions pyrographers typically throw up; it's like communicating with other artists within a book. …And a whole lot more! What more are you waiting for? Grab a copy of this book RIGHT NOW

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Do you believe in the saying, “The best person to guide you is the one few steps ahead of you!”? 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 learning and experiences over the years. This book provides a minimalistic approach to the information required to start your first Pyrography project. It covers: - Introduction to the art: The history and steps involved - Tools: All about tools involved: Detailed instructions on using Wood Burner including different tips - Designing, Tracing, and Shading: I must say the shading part only comes by practicing! - Coloring, Polishing, and Finishing - Safety Instructions: Very important and highlighted all through the book - Step by Step instructions on 10 starter projects with pictures - Frequently Asked Questions (All the ones I could remember and not covered in other chapters) - Sample Designs: Mandala, Tiger, Dragon, and more. 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!