The Innovative Artist: Art of Pyrography: Drawing with Fire

Pyrography is the art of burning a design into wood using a heated metallic point. Pyrography machines are easily obtainable from online suppliers and major craft stores. A basic wood burning tool from is an inexpensive investment and can open your world to this terrific craft!

Most books on the market take a fairly traditional approach to the subject, mainly using pure burning onto a range of wooden surface though some move into adding colour to your work, though in a limited way. Cherry's book goes far beyond this. She takes the subject to new heights, elevating its status to artform.

The book is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced pyrographers and artists wanting to experiment with new ideas. It begins with a brief overview and history of the subject, a tools and equipment section, an introduction to the basic techniques and information on surfaces that you can safely burn. It then moves onto how to transfer designs onto surfaces and incorporate a mixed media approach by looking at shading techniques, introducing colour into your work, playing with backgrounds and how to protect your finished pieces.
Chapters include:
- Colour: Incorporating coloured pencils (for bright rainbow shades), watercolour (for its luminous transparency) and oils (for their buttery, blendable consistency and jewel-like colours)
- Using resin to finish your work - which results in a beautiful glass-like finish
- Using gold leaf to add a touch of magic.