The 2013 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
Great Gourds!
By Toni Fitzgerald
Pyrographer Jenn Avery uses a unique canvas for her exquisite designs
Pyrography Gallery
By Kathleen Ryan
Artist Profiles
By Kathleen Ryan
Meet artists Cate McCauley, Ivaylo Hristov, Kathleen Marie, and Songda Ouedraogo
Techniques
Burning a Dark Background
By Minisa Robinson
Emphasize the highlights in a burning by creating a contrasting background
Practicing Pointillism
By Sue Walters
Use stippling (dots) to create a realistic design on a turned egg
Burning Realistic Eyes
By Jo Schwartz
Practice and perfect your technique for creating eyes
Preparing a Gourd
By Susan Zanella
Simple steps to safely prepare a gourd for crafting
Creating a Reflection
By Jo Schwartz
Learn how to capture the look of a reflection in water
Relief Pyrography
By Chip Jones
Combine relief carving with woodburning to create a portrait with depth
Pyrography on Canvas
By Nedra Denison
Simple advice for burning on–but not through–cloth
Crazy Quilt Sampler
By Deborah Pompano
Learn about tips and textures by making a pretty but practical practice board
Projects & Patterns
Embellishing Beads
By Sue Walters
Make interesting wearable art by burning a commercial bead
Somewhere West of Laramie
By Adam Owen
Clever use of wood grain simulates ripples in water
Colorful Fall Pumpkin
By Danette Smith
Woodburn on paper and add colors with oil pencils
Making a Meditation Lantern
By Michele Parsons
Combine a simple frame with woodburned paper panels to create a luminaria
Whitetail Deer
By J.R. Nuting
Stunning detail captures the spirit of this forest resident
Graceful Leaf Gourd
By Susan M. Zanella
Turn a hard-shelled gourd into a bowl embellished with pyrography and links
Burning a Classic Leather Mouse Pad
By Michele Parsons
Detailed design decorates this functional project
Pyrography Prisms
By Sandra Rede
Add color to make your pyrography pop
Cool Case for Mobile Devices
By Simon Easton
Customize your phone or tablet with a cover design inspired by crop circles
Soothing Sea Shells
By Jo Schwartz
Use shading, not lines, to show the texture of these shells
Zentangle-style Leather Coasters
By Michele Parsons
Use permanent markers to add color to these cool coasters
