The Complete Pyrography (Paperback)

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Every area of the craft comes with clear instructions: where to find designs, what tools and equipment to make or buy, and how to construct your own wire-point instruments, as well as how to produce lifelike textures, master the art of shading techniques, select the proper color, enhance wood-turned objects, and protect finishes. A photo gallery of winning projects is accompanied by tips on marketing and selling your work, as well as a list of the most popular projects to sell.

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Product Details Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 1996) Language: English ISBN-10: 0946819769 ISBN-13: 978-0946819768 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #839,663 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Pyrography -Poole, June 4, 1997 By A Customer Pyrography books are rare and this book is a welcome addition to a Pyrographers bookcase. Concise and informative it might be, although, complete it is not. Pyrography on wood is covered, but misses out mentioning it's usage on Leather or paper. The wood discussed, is of English or European origin and is of no use to Australian Pyrographers. Other than those shortcomings,This is a good reference book for hints and tips on this fascinating craft 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars the complete pyrography, January 23, 2001 By  andrea stutz "aj_stutz" (parker,co) - See all my reviews I found the book very hard to read.It seemed to be geared more toward the art in england and more helpful if you were to attend his classes.However there was some very good information and gives the student alot of freedom to branch out with thier own style,but for someone completly new to the art of pyrography I needed more step by step illustrations and helpful hints.All in all the book made me want to strive for more of an artistic result in my work.This book could be helpful but not the only book you need if you are starting out or trying to learn this on your own. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars NOT for Americans, January 21, 2003 By  T. Mullane (Hagerstown, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This is a fantastic book, if you live in Europe and use the type of pyrography equipment that the author does. He does a wonderful job of explaining the techniques and features of the equipment he uses.... However, if you are a beginner in the US and use the type of equipment that most beginners here use, you will be hopelessly lost and have no idea of what to do and how to get started. I have found the equipment he uses for sale on the web and as a beginner could not see myself ordering a $200+ system to learn with... It is a shame, because the information is fantastic, but without the right equipment, useless.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy both... I am new to pyrography and found the information in this book very helpful. It is presented in a clear and concise manner and the illustrations are also quite good. Read more Published on March 30, 2004 5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Pyrography I found this book to be very well rounded and very well written. It was easy to follow with excellent samples. There were helpful hints on presenting our crafts. Read more Published on September 1, 2000 by Sarah 5.0 out of 5 stars Good book from a rare subject If you are looking a book of this subject. Then this is it. This book gives you all what you need in the start and it helps you to develope your own skills. Rest is up to you.... Published on November 29, 1999 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0946819769
• ISBN-13: 978-0946819768
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #839,663 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Pyrography -Poole, June 4, 1997

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Pyrography books are rare and this book is a welcome addition to a Pyrographers bookcase. Concise and informative it might be, although, complete it is not. Pyrography on wood is covered, but misses out mentioning it's usage on Leather or paper. The wood discussed, is of English or European origin and is of no use to Australian Pyrographers. Other than those shortcomings,This is a good reference book for hints and tips on this fascinating craft

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars the complete pyrography, January 23, 2001

By	andrea stutz "aj_stutz" (parker,co) - See all my reviews

I found the book very hard to read.It seemed to be geared more toward the art in england and more helpful if you were to attend his classes.However there was some very good information and gives the student alot of freedom to branch out with thier own style,but for someone completly new to the art of pyrography I needed more step by step illustrations and helpful hints.All in all the book made me want to strive for more of an artistic result in my work.This book could be helpful but not the only book you need if you are starting out or trying to learn this on your own.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars NOT for Americans, January 21, 2003

By	T. Mullane (Hagerstown, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fantastic book, if you live in Europe and use the type of pyrography equipment that the author does. He does a wonderful job of explaining the techniques and features of the equipment he uses....
However, if you are a beginner in the US and use the type of equipment that most beginners here use, you will be hopelessly lost and have no idea of what to do and how to get started.
I have found the equipment he uses for sale on the web and as a beginner could not see myself ordering a $200+ system to learn with...
It is a shame, because the information is fantastic, but without the right equipment, useless.