Taking you from basic woodburning concepts to tips and techniques that encourage your creativity and help you develop your own individual style, this title offers fifteen step-by-step projects for making decorative gifts - from spoons and spatulas to bangles, bowls and bookmarks - illustrated with how-to photographs.

Discover the Decorative Craft of Woodburning Award-winning artist Simon Easton shows how to "write with fire" in this easy-to-learn introduction to the art of pyrography. Easton guides you through the basics of woodburning, from purchasing tools and materials to setup and safety. He explains how to master all of the essential techniques of the craft, from making simple marks to texturing, lettering, shading, and finishing. Learn to Burn offers 14 step-by-step projects for making decorative gifts-from coasters and picture frames to bangles, decorative plates, and door hangers-illustrated with clear how-to photographs. Each project can be completed using simple ready-made materials, readily found at your local craft store. Create beautiful art using ready-made materials found at your local craft store - 14 step-by-step projects-appropriate for every skill level - Easy exercises introduce basic concepts for beginners - Learn expert techniques for texturing, lettering, shading, and finishing - Make memorable decorative gifts for friends and family

Known as pyrography, which literally means "writing with fire," woodburning is a rewarding art that is practically infinite in its applications. This book shows you everything you need to get started in this fun and expressive craft. Award-winning artist and pyrographer Simon Easton takes you from basic woodburning concepts to tips and techniques that encourage your creativity and help you develop your own individual style. His expert lessons teach you all of the essential techniques, from making simple marks to texturing, lettering, shading and finishing. Learn to Burn offers fifteen step-by-step projects for making decorative gifts - from spoons and spatulas to bangles, bowls and bookmarks - illustrated with clear how-to photographs. Fifty bonus patterns will allow you to unleash your creativity on hundreds of additional woodburning projects.