The 2014 issue of Pyrography features a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. Pyrography is an annual magazine sold only on newsstands and via mail order; we do not offer subscriptions. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, www.foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112.
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In This Issue:
Inspiration
Pyro’s Cyber Curator
By Toni Fitzgerald
Kathleen M. Garvey Menendez traces the history of pyrography with her online museum
Turning and Burning: The Gibsons’ Cup of Tea
By Kathleen Ryan
This husband and wife teamed up to create museum-quality teapots
Techniques
Decorative Swirls Plate
By Jo Schwartz
Turn a practice board into a work of art
The Principles of Shading
By Michele Parsons
Use shading techniques to create realistic depth and dimension in your work
It’s Not All Black and White: Tone in Pyrography
By Michele Parsons
Improve your pyrography by mastering the tonal scale
Creating Realistic Folds and Creases in Clothing
By Jo Schwartz
Burn in layers to build up shadows for a lifelike look
Techniques for Burning on Cork
By Michele Parsons
Learn the tricks for turning cork into interesting pyro projects
Carving with Your Woodburner
By Jim Widess and Ginger Summit
Try a new technique to create interesting gourd art
Making Pyro Patterns (the Easy Way)
By Chris Wallace for Walnut Hollow
Hint: You don’t have to be an artist or a Photoshop whiz!
Burning on Bone
By Sue Walters
Make faux scrimshaw using a beef bone and a woodburner
Projects & Patterns
Beautiful Burning
By Lora S. Irish
Assorted pyro patterns for inspiration and burning
Happy Fall Mouse
By Danette Smith
Burn and paint a delightful scene on watercolor paper
Making a Spirit Animal Hoop
By Jo Schwartz
Embellish a Native American-styple “Canvas” with inspirational animal totems
Mirrored Display Fram
By Simon Easton
Create a custom-burned frame to complement your artwork
Animal Studies
By Desiree Hajny
Practice palques make attractive “sampler” artwork
Decorative Light Switch Cover
By Sheila Rayyan
Add a decorative touch in an unexpected place
Quotable Zenspirations
By Joanne Fink
Designs to inspire your creativity and feed your spirit
Teddy Bear Album
By Henriette Corbeil
Customize a pre-made album with p yrography
Creating a Pyrotangle Necklace
By Jo Schwartz
Turn tangles into wearable woodburned art
Woodburning Winter Scenes
By Robert Stadtlander
Practice burning cold snowy scenes using warm sepia tones
Sweet Songbird Pin
By Rick Jensen
Use a woodburner to detail a simple carving
