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Woodburning with Style

Pyrography Lessons and Projects with a Modern Flair
Simon Easton
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A Contemporary Twist on Woodburning Basics. Award-winning artist and pyrographer Simon Easton guides you through nine woodburning projects, while encouraging you to develop your own style. This beautifully photographed, hands-on instructional guide to the art of pyrography will take you on a journey of skill-building lessons to create attractive projects with this hands-on book. Begin at the basics and finish with stylish, gift-worthy projects!

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Pages 208
Publish Date 2010-08-01
Series  
Size 8.5" x 11.0" x 0.4528"
Author Simon Easton

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to photos and tips all along the way. He gradually sees us through making coasters, key rings, clocks, door signs and plaques. 
As a child, I took a brief stab at woodburning. My brother had received a kit as a birthday present and was willing to share. I don't know what happened to that artwork of my youth, but wow, woodburning (formally pyrography) has come a long way. A few weeks ago, a new book arrived at my desk. One look at the cover and I was hooked on woodburning all over again. Now, it's classy, even contemporary. After browsing through "Woodburning with Style" by Simon Easton, I bought a woodburning kit the following weekend. The way Easton presents his subject matter is simple and well presented in words and pictures. He starts with the basics: what tools you need and how to use them safely. Then come simple projects, with how
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IN HIS BOOK!!!!! It's packed full of useful tips and projects and basically everything you need to know about woodburning. 
I am so chuffed I can't describe it!! A fellow Moderator, Simon Easton on the Crafts Forum was asked to write a book on how to get started in Pyrography and asked for non wood crafters for help to show the diversity of wood burning and that it could be combined with other crafts. So, naturally I offered my services and Si burned the initials H and S into two wooden discs so I could make Hayley and Stephens Wedding Card. I don't think I blogged it when I made it (doh) but here you can see it in print: I also asked Si to make a tooth box so that the tooth fairy could keep all Samuel's tiny baby teeth in together. Samuel likes dinosaurs and I wanted his name on the box and left the rest to Si. And here you can see how he made the design
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IN HIS BOOK!!!!! It's packed full of useful tips and projects and basically everything you need to know about woodburning. 
I am so chuffed I can't describe it!! A fellow Moderator, Simon Easton on the Crafts Forum was asked to write a book on how to get started in Pyrography and asked for non wood crafters for help to show the diversity of wood burning and that it could be combined with other crafts. So, naturally I offered my services and Si burned the initials H and S into two wooden discs so I could make Hayley and Stephens Wedding Card. I don't think I blogged it when I made it (doh) but here you can see it in print: I also asked Si to make a tooth box so that the tooth fairy could keep all Samuel's tiny baby teeth in together. Samuel likes dinosaurs and I wanted his name on the box and left the rest to Si. And here you can see how he made the design
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MUCH more expensive, but capable of real artistry. The patterns in this book can be realized with either tool. I'm not yet to the point where I can justify the expense of a hot wire machine, so my experiments with the patterns in this book were all done with a solid point tool. Bottom line: if you do the practice exercises included in each chapter of this book, you will GREATLY improve your technique. 
I'm really quite an amateur when it comes to the art of woodburning. I played with it as a child, forgot about it, and became interested in it again a few years ago. This book was a real find. It covers everything, from selection of tools to basic techniques to complex designs. No matter what your level of expertise, you'll likely find something new somewhere in this book. There seem to be two basic tool choices available for those who want to try their hand at pyrography: the solid point tools that most children use
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MUCH more expensive, but capable of real artistry. The patterns in this book can be realized with either tool. I'm not yet to the point where I can justify the expense of a hot wire machine, so my experiments with the patterns in this book were all done with a solid point tool. Bottom line: if you do the practice exercises included in each chapter of this book, you will GREATLY improve your technique. 
I'm really quite an amateur when it comes to the art of woodburning. I played with it as a child, forgot about it, and became interested in it again a few years ago. This book was a real find. It covers everything, from selection of tools to basic techniques to complex designs. No matter what your level of expertise, you'll likely find something new somewhere in this book. There seem to be two basic tool choices available for those who want to try their hand at pyrography: the solid point tools that most children use
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an artform. But the craft that gives rise to this art has developed in a manner that is sure to encourage many who might have previously thought it too difficult to achieve worthwhile results. This book is clearly aimed at ensuring that aspirants are given the knowledge and guidance they need to embark upon their personal journey in pyrography. Woodburning with Style begins with a short Introduction describing the equipment and materials commonly used.  In addition to the instructional material, the book contains projects designed to test the developing skills of the reader. These include Decorative Key Rings, a Hanging Wall Clock, Landscape Artwork, a Door Sign, Tattoo Bracelets and a Patterned Border Plate. Woodburning with Style is easy to read and well illustrated. The layout and content of the book show that it is intended as a comprehensive course in pyrography but any of the hints and tips it contains would be of value even to those who are reasonably experienced in the craft.
It is only necessary to glance at the three pages devoted to nib shapes in this book to realise how the craft of pyrography has changed over the past few years. Pyrography i.
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to book that will teach the beginning pyrographer as well as the advanced new ways of thinking about how to turn any design into an exciting wood burning adventure. This is a book that you will read thoroughly and then return to often as you grow in your craft of pyrography.
Simon Easton leads you through the basics of our craft with an in
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page guide teaches readers how to "draw with fire" using a simple toot that's a cross between a pencil and a curling iron. Even new crafters can easily decorate any wooden surface and discover how to easily embellish objects with rich texture, patterns, and motifs.
Simon Easton's brand of woodburnlng is hip, edgy, and modem. He's transformed a classic craft into an art form that expresses contemporary style. With the author's new book, Woodbuming with Style, anyone can convey a unique personal flair. This 208
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page guide teaches readers how to "draw with fire" using a simple toot that's a cross between a pencil and a curling iron. Even new crafters can easily decorate any wooden surface and discover how to easily embellish objects with rich texture, patterns, and motifs.
Simon Easton's brand of woodburnlng is hip, edgy, and modem. He's transformed a classic craft into an art form that expresses contemporary style. With the author's new book, Woodbuming with Style, anyone can convey a unique personal flair. This 208
p
page guide teaches readers how to "draw with fire" using a simple toot that's a cross between a pencil and a curling iron. Even new crafters can easily decorate any wooden surface and discover how to easily embellish objects with rich texture, patterns, and motifs.
Simon Easton's brand of woodburnlng is hip, edgy, and modem. He's transformed a classic craft into an art form that expresses contemporary style. With the author's new book, Woodbuming with Style, anyone can convey a unique personal flair. This 208
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step projects such as coasters, key rings, and a wall dock are mixed in with lessons on everything from making slniple marks to texturing and lettering. Easton's teaching style imparts guidance while letting you find your own creative niche with the art form. If you are a beginner, this book will have you wanting to learn more, and if you are an experienced pyrographer you wlll be inspired by Easton's designs.
With his contemporary flair and use of pattern, Easton takes you on a journey from the concepts and basics of woodbuming to tips and techniques that encourage your creativity and the development of style. Step
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step projects such as coasters, key rings, and a wall dock are mixed in with lessons on everything from making slniple marks to texturing and lettering. Easton's teaching style imparts guidance while letting you find your own creative niche with the art form. If you are a beginner, this book will have you wanting to learn more, and if you are an experienced pyrographer you wlll be inspired by Easton's designs.
With his contemporary flair and use of pattern, Easton takes you on a journey from the concepts and basics of woodbuming to tips and techniques that encourage your creativity and the development of style. Step

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About the Author

Simon Easton studied a BA (Hons) degree at Manchester Metropolitan University where he studied woodturning, silversmithing and pewterware. His pewter napkin ring set was one of the MMU winners of the Pewter Live 1999 competition, and was displayed at Pewterers' Hall in London. He has won both a Precious Metals Bursary and a Grant from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in order to produce design concepts that he had developed. The common theme in Simon's work was a decorative and textural feel, often rich in embellishment or pattern

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