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Pyrography 2018: Correction to Top Beginner’s Woodburners

Pyrography 2018: Correction to Top Beginner’s Woodburners

We made a mistake. We listed the Detail Master 8421 Dagger woodburner as one of our top choices for beginners. Detail Master is no longer in business. We apologize for our mistake.  

by March 13, 2018 Comments are Disabled Tools & Tips
Pyrography 2018

Pyrography 2018

The 2018 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. In […]

by February 12, 2018 Comments are Disabled Current Issue
Gorgeous Grown-up Color “Wheel”

Gorgeous Grown-up Color “Wheel”

Learn color theory—and make a beautiful project—with just five paints By Lora S. Irish   Overwhelmed by the paint aisle? Not sure of the difference between yellow-orange and orange-yellow? Completely confused when people talk about primary and secondary colors? This project will answer those questions by helping you create a […]

by January 8, 2018 Comments are Disabled Step-by-Step, Techniques
Burning a Fall Scene on Leather

Burning a Fall Scene on Leather

Use colored pencils to bring this autumn scene to life By Danette Smith   The natural color of vegetable-tanned leather is perfect for a fall theme, and you will love burning on leather. It doesn’t have grain, and the burning tip slides across it very smoothly. Just make sure you’re […]

by September 14, 2017 Comments are Disabled Patterns
Woodburning Animal Eyes

Woodburning Animal Eyes

Creative techniques to portray soulful eyes By Aline Hoffman   When you’re doing a portrait, there is nothing more important than the eyes. The essence of life and expression are in the eyes. This is true whether the portrait is carved, painted, or woodburned, and whether the subject is human […]

by September 11, 2017 Comments are Disabled Techniques