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This is not your grandmothers craft. Its Simon Eastons brand of woodburning. Hip. Edgy. Modern. Hes transformed a classic craft into an art form that expresses contemporary style. The beautifully-photographed guide teaches readers how to draw with fire - otherwise known as the art of pyrography, or woodburning. Using a simple tool thats a cross between a pencil and a curling iron, even new crafters can easily decorate any wooden surface. Theyll learn how to make basic marks, like wavy lines and dots, and how shading and repetition creates richly textured patterns. The author examines the methods for burning tribal and celtic designs, animal prints like zebra and leopard, as well as delicate floral and leaf motifs. Easton calls his creations 'wood tattoos,' because each finished piece has a distinctive story to tell. The end result is cool - the kind of decorative items youd be proud to display on a mantel, hang on a wall, or give as a personalised gift. Projects include instructions for making funky bangle bracelets, a beautiful wall clock and the kind of decorated plate youd find for sale in a high-end boutique. Other projects include easy-to-make coasters and key rings, a door sign and more. Easton also inspires readers to create their own personal touch. The photos of his gorgeous work are enough to make anyone want to try their hand at this surprisingly easy craft.
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Simon Easton, who earned a Bachelor of Art from Manchester Metropolitan University, has received numerous awards for his woodturning, silver-smithing and pewterware work. He has won a Precious Metals Bursary and a grant from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. His work has also been displayed at Pewterers Hall in London and has toured the UK as part of the 'One Tree' exhibition. His woodburned work is recognised and commissioned for its decorative & textural feel and its rich embellishment.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A wonderfully illustrated and easy to follow book. The photographs of the items made by Si Easton are stunning. This is a fantastic book for all who have an interest in pyography either as a complete novice or an experienced 'burner' - you cannot fail to be impressed by the quality of this publication.
Learn many different styles in easy to follow steps - from portraits to comic and cartoon figures to celtic designs there really is something for everyone! And suitable for all ages (providing you trust them with a hot sharp object!)
An impressive coffee table book that will be appreciated by your guests or send as a gift!
Learn many different styles in easy to follow steps - from portraits to comic and cartoon figures to celtic designs there really is something for everyone! And suitable for all ages (providing you trust them with a hot sharp object!)
An impressive coffee table book that will be appreciated by your guests or send as a gift!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bought this book to help my husband take up a hobby he has wanted to try for a long time. He has read the book cover to cover and is very impressed with it. Hoping to have plenty of saleable goods for the local Christmas fete.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Comprehensive guide - great ideas!
5 April 2011
Format:Paperback
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 - inexpensive, but less adaptable; and the hot wire machines - 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. Here's the one I used: Walnut Hollow Creative Versa-Tool with very good results (with some practice).
Bottom line: if you do the practice exercises included in each chapter of this book, you will GREATLY improve your technique. I was amazed at how much more comfortable I became with the pen. Each chapter also contains a project (or two) that utilizes the techniques you just practiced.
Get yourself some scrap wood and just go for it. Chapters 1 and 2 are fairly basic. Chapter 3 starts to get more complicated, but even here, the project, a clock face decorated with silhouettes of trees and stags, is fairly simple, and the author provides sufficient instruction for the student to complete the project using their own choice of subject. Part of what turned me off woodburning as a child was the overemphasis on wildlife subjects. You won't have that problem with this book.
Chapter 4's project takes you from a photograph to pyrographic art. It's complex, yes, but the author's step-by-step layering of techniques makes it doable even for someone like me. (I'll try to post a photo my version of this exercise later ... )
Each chapter provides the opportunity for the student to try new techniques, and perhaps look at woodburning in a new way. The appendices include information about different kinds of wood and pattern samples -- all good stuff.
This is definitely one of the better books of its kind out there.
I've started looking round my house for things to embellish with burn marks -- 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.
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 - inexpensive, but less adaptable; and the hot wire machines - 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. Here's the one I used: Walnut Hollow Creative Versa-Tool with very good results (with some practice).
Bottom line: if you do the practice exercises included in each chapter of this book, you will GREATLY improve your technique. I was amazed at how much more comfortable I became with the pen. Each chapter also contains a project (or two) that utilizes the techniques you just practiced.
Get yourself some scrap wood and just go for it. Chapters 1 and 2 are fairly basic. Chapter 3 starts to get more complicated, but even here, the project, a clock face decorated with silhouettes of trees and stags, is fairly simple, and the author provides sufficient instruction for the student to complete the project using their own choice of subject. Part of what turned me off woodburning as a child was the overemphasis on wildlife subjects. You won't have that problem with this book.
Chapter 4's project takes you from a photograph to pyrographic art. It's complex, yes, but the author's step-by-step layering of techniques makes it doable even for someone like me. (I'll try to post a photo my version of this exercise later ... )
Each chapter provides the opportunity for the student to try new techniques, and perhaps look at woodburning in a new way. The appendices include information about different kinds of wood and pattern samples -- all good stuff.
This is definitely one of the better books of its kind out there.
I've started looking round my house for things to embellish with burn marks -- 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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
woodburning and design ideas
22 Jan 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is somewhat unusual among woodburning books in that it doesn't overemphasize burning animal drawings that look like they were made by professional-level artists. The book's written clearly enough for novice woodburners and includes a variety of projects and artistic styles. A reader can dip into any chapter and learn something new. I highly recommend it!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Woodburning with Style
12 Sep 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a good book! It offers valuable information that other books of it's kind leave out. It has good directions and suggestions.
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