Woodburning project & pattern treasury
By: Deborah Pompano
Publisher: Fox Chapel Pub.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: East Petersburg, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 175
ISBN-13: 9781565234826
Subjects: Pyrography; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Woodwork; Pattern books
Other titles: Woodburning project and pattern treasury
Description: " From  the simple beauty of a single oak leaf to an elaborate portrait of  nature - the patterns of woodburning artist, Deborah Pompano are beyond  compare. Inside this, her first book, Pompano shares techniques for  getting started in woodburning. You'll learn what 5 tips she recommends,  how to create a vast variety of dimension, shade and texture with your  woodburner and how to develop your drawing skills for use in pyrography.  At the heart of this book is an unbelievable treasure trove of  patterns. In this section, you will find individual elements, border  patterns, and central images which can be mixed-and-matched to create  personal works of art. Or, you can refer to one of the authors complete  composition patterns which weave poems and verse with imagery from the  natural world to create inspirational woodburnings. The patterns cover a  wide spectrum of themes including: harvest, arbor, birds and other  wildlife, seaside, clipper ship, teatime, Native American, garden,  floral, lighthouse, and much more. The book includes two practice  exercises, one step-by-step project and close-up instruction on  lettering.  "--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Introduction Chapter 1: Getting Started *Tools and Materials *Setting up your workspace *Design Chapter 2: Practice Projects *Drawing exercises *Burning exercises Chapter 3: Step-by-Step Projects Chapter 4: Patterns Chapter 5: Gallery.