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Poole, Stephen

 
9780946819768: The Complete Pyrography

Synopsis

Get fired up and learn the latest! Whether you’re new to pyrography or a skilled artisan, you’ll want this newest edition of Stephen Poole's bestseller, The Complete Pyrography. It is the go-to resource for learning the latest on the craft and includes features on the best pyrography artisans and an extensive gallery of their artwork.

All new, and completely revised. This bestselling, classic resource and reference book is better than ever and a must-have for anyone interested in this popular craft. It covers all this and more:

  • Improved best practices
  • Required materials and equipment for creating “burnt wood art decoration”
  • An inspiring collection of artwork depicted in stunning color photographs
  • Invaluable tips on how to display and market your art for sale

In-depth coverage of must-know topics. The Complete Pyrography provides you with expert guidance on new techniques, proven methods, and practical information for creating your own special brand of burnt-wood art. You’ll get a complete overview, including:

  • A history of pyrography
  • How-to techniques
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Essential skills
  • Hot wire and solid point methods
  • Color work
  • Gouache: pros and cons
  • Watercolor
  • Wood stains
  • Directions for working on woodturned objects
  • How to protect and professionally finish your work

12 projects to ignite your creativity! More than a look book, The Complete Pyrography treats you to a dozen hands-on projects that range from decorative accessories, such as earring and brooches, to handsomely crafted breadboards, rolling pins, and wooden spoons. Get fired up and enjoy this craft that’s hotter than ever!

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The original edition of The Complete Pyrography, which has reprinted a number of times since its first publication in 1995, has proved to be an invaluable resource for thousands of crafters interested in pyrography. This new revised edition of Stephen Pooles detailed guide to the craft will be updated with some current work practices and an extended gallery of inspirational work from the very best pyrography artisans. Stephens book comprehensively covers the subject from the history of the craft, also referred to as pokerwork in earlier centuries, materials and equipment required through to all the skills to create burnt wood art decoration. Starting with basic tracing, Stephen explores all the techniques to recreate lifelike textures and shading to conjure up inspiring images of nature, still-life and atmospheric scenes. Stephens forte is nature-inspired compositions and so his expertise will allow the reader to tackle fine detail of fur, skin and eyes as well as wonderful insect subjects and flora. Also covering colour work and the pros and cons of gouache, watercolour and woodstains, Stephen insists it should be a matter of pyrography enhanced by colour and not a painting with pyrography details. The author gives indispensible instruction specifically on pyrography for woodturned objects and how to protect and finish the work. A chapter on advanced techniques gives guidance and tips to add a professional finesse to the work and this leads on to how to display and market the work for sale. Twelve design projects are presented in clear step-by-step process and in addition the reader will be inspired to decorate all manner of saleable items such as rolling pins, wooden spoons, earrings and brooches, frames, key rings and key holders, jotter boards, breadboards and cheese platters.

Biographie de l'auteur

Stephen Poole studied graphic design at Berkshire College of Art and has spent nearly 40 years developing his own particular pyrography techniques and running workshops to pass on his expertise. He works to commission and his work also exhibits and sells via galleries and craft shops. He is the author of The Complete Pyrography (1995) and Pyrography Handbook (Practical Guides) (1998) both published by GMC Publications Ltd.

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9781861087102: Complete Pyrography

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1861087101 ISBN 13 :  9781861087102
Editeur : Guild of Master Craftsman Public..., 2014
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