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Woodburning with Style
Pyrography Lessons and Projects with a Modern Flair- Regular price
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Description
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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!
Details
Details
| Pages | 208 |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | 2010-08-01 |
| Series | |
| Size | 8.5" x 11.0" x 0.4528" |
| Author | Simon Easton |
Reviews
Reviews
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2002, accompanied by a book with a foreword from Prince Charles.
My design for a turned wooden oak bowl with a spun pewter insert was accepted for inclusion, which was a real honor as I believe I was the only student to successfully submit a design.
(Editor's note: For more information, visit onetree.org.uk; for the book, visit amazon.co.uk.)
What's your next project?
I'm working on updating my website (woodtattoos.com) as well as a number of commissions for customers. I'm also in the early stages on development for further books: I'm working on a visual reference book of designs I've come up with, and I would also like to make a further book of pyrography projects for budding woodburners to experiment with.
Anything else you'd like to add?
Pyrography is such an individual art and I hope that my book helps people of all ages and skill levels to pick up a kit and enjoy using it. People can get in touch with me through my website or at facebook.com/woodtattoos if they would like to keep updated with my latest creations.
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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and its a really good book to have! Both my boys have looked through it and have asked lots of questions on how it is all done.
Beautiful photos and a lovely writing style that will appeal to anyone!
Go buy!!!!
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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and its a really good book to have! Both my boys have looked through it and have asked lots of questions on how it is all done.
Beautiful photos and a lovely writing style that will appeal to anyone!
Go buy!!!!
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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and I've been pouring over internet sites that offer things made of wood. This is going to keep me busy for quite awhile, I think.
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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force on the art of burning wood with a
pyrographic pen.
In 2000, a single oak tree was distributed root and branch to a select number of British artisans in a project called the onetree project. Simon Easton had just finished his design degree (with Honours) and was nominated because he
had already won the respect of his artisan peers. Simon created a turned wooden bowl with a spun pewter insert and titled his piece Wish, Hope, Dream, Everything. Woodburning with Style reveals Simon's passion for wood tattoos
and his prodigious talents as an artist as well as artisan. Simon's fresh and vital approach to the art of pyrography leaps out of every one of the 207 pages of this inspirational tome. The book is divided up into eight informative chapters, each ending with a project. The instructions and illustrations given are clear and concise, building skills and confidence in what really is a series of master classes in the art of woodburning. Chapter one introduces basic skills through the creation of a coaster. The following chapters run on the themes of decorating techniques, silhouettes, landscapes,
texture and pattern, lettering and portraits. The project at the end of the chapter on Landscape Artwork is a perspective exercise in crafting a rendered perspective of a castle. The final chapter showcases Simon's Wood Tattoo creations and
ends with a step
t
the creation of textures
and patterns, the formation of lettering
and the drawing of portraits.
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
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
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
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
s
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.
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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.
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