Woodburning Projects and Patterns for Beginners

by Minisa Robinson

Overview

The ultimate beginner-friendly guide to pyrography, Woodburning Projects and Patterns for Beginners is the perfect place to start your new favorite hobby! Featuring a complete overview and introduction to woodburning, you’ll understand the tools, supplies, and safety precautions involved in this unique art. Learn basic techniques – from burning even lines, shading, stippling, and more – to then complete step-by-step projects for frames, boxes, ornaments, coasters, and more. Also provided are full-size patterns, helpful information on how to avoid and fix mistakes, as well as how to seal and finish your projects. Author of the popular Woodburning Realistic Animals, Minisa Robinson is an extremely talented pyrography artist and has contributed to Woodcarving Illustrated and Pyrography Magazine.

 

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781497100855
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/14/2020
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	677,159
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Minisa Robinson worked as a graphic artist and publisher before becoming a self-taught pyrographic artist. Her artwork reflects her appreciation of the Rocky Mountains and the wildlife that lives there. Minisa has created four instructional pyrography DVDs, and is a frequent contributor to Pyrography magazine. Learn more about her art at www.minisapyrography.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Woodburning Safety and Setup 6

Chapter 2 Tools and Equipment 8

Chapter 3 Wood Types 18

Chapter 4 Before You Burn 20

Chapter 5 Temperature Basics 26

Chapter 6 Shading Basics 29

Chapter 7 Practice the Fundamentals 32

Chapter 8 Adding Color and Finishing 44

Chapter 9 Fixing Mistakes 52

Chapter 10 Projects 55

Level 1 Projects

Bookmark 56

Welcome Sign 58

Mountain Bangle Bracelet 60

Snowflake Coasters 64

Fun and Foxy Keychain 67

Coffee Time 69

Wolf Gradient 72

Level 2 Project

Mandala 75

Adventure Key Holder 78

Always Bee Kind 81

Feather Pendants 85

Serving Tray 88

Level 3 Projects:

Family Frame 92

Country Jar 96

Memory Box 101

Follow Your Passion 106

Bon Appétit Wooden Plate 112

Gallery 118

Patterns 128

Index 143

About the Author 144