Endless woodburning inspiration! 25 skill-building projects for pyrographers of any skill level - Step-by-step instructions , coordinating photography, and helpful tips - Full-size patterns for a castle cookie jar, a dreamcatcher clock, realistic mountain lion portrait, and more - Lessons from the masters with original projects, insightful articles, technique lessons, and beginner exercises from industry-leading experts Whether you've been woodburning for years or are picking up a pyrography kit for the first time, Pyrography will provide endless inspiration to keep you burning! Featuring 25 woodburning projects to build your skills, technique lessons, advice and practice exercises for beginners, full-size pyrography patterns, artist profiles, product reviews, safety tips, pen and nib cleaning tips, and so much more, this Special Edition of Pyrography magazine from Fox Chapel Publishing has something for artists of every skill level. Inside this volume, leading pyrography experts and artists will be your guide, including Lora S. Irish, Jo Schwartz, Michele Y. Parsons, Simon Easton, Minisa Robinson, and more. Beginners will build a solid foundation to start on while more experienced woodburners will learn how to create realistic textures like a pro. From burning a dynamic steam engine train and personalized pet photos to making a dream catcher clock, realistic mountain lion portrait, castle cookie jar, and even more exciting projects, this jam-packed guide is sure to turn up the heat on your pyrography skillset! Explore awe-inspiring methods to create stunning realistic woodburned details—and learn how to be better artist no matter your skill level—with Pyrography ! Filled with 25 step-by-step woodburning projects for artists of any skill level, Pyrography is sure to inspire! Also included are technique lessons, practice exercises for beginners, full-size pyrography patterns, astonishing artist profiles, product reviews, safety and cleaning tips, and so much more. From burning a dynamic steam engine train and personalized pet photos to making a dream catcher clock, realistic mountain lion portrait, and several other exciting projects, this jam-packed guide – written by pyrography experts Lora S. Irish, Simon Easton, Michele Y. Parsons, and many others – is sure to turn up the heat on your pyrography skillset! Bring Your Burnings to Life! Whether you've been woodburning for years or are picking up a pyrography kit for the first time, Pyrography provides endless inspiration for artists of every skill level! Featuring 25 projects and patterns, this volume contains all the tools you'll need to hone your skills and gain confidence as a pyrographer. Also included are step-by-step guides, essential information and practice exercises for beginners, full-size patterns, astonishing artist profiles, product reviews, safety and cleaning tips, and so much more! With leading pyrography experts—including renowned authors Lora S. Irish, Jo Schwartz, Michele Parsons, Si Easton, and others—as guides, beginners will build a solid foundation to start on while more experienced woodburners will learn how to create realistic textures like a pro. From burning a dynamic steam engine to a fiery family of dragons, a realistic mountain lion portrait, castle cookie jar, and several other exciting projects, this winning guide is sure to turn up the heat on your pyrography skill set! Fox Chapel Publishing publishes illustrated non-fiction books, magazines, patterns, and videos for craft, hobby, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. We inspire and inform readers who enjoy woodworking, needlework, pyrography, home and garden, cooking, outdoor recreation, coloring, Zentangle (R), kids crafts, and more. Fox Chapel publishes two magazines, Woodcarving Illustrated and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts , and more than 1,200 book titles. Our imprints include Design Originals, IMM Lifestyle Books, Creative Homeowner, and Heliconia Press. Publishers Weekly has named Fox Chapel Publishing a "Top 10 Fastest Growing Independent Publisher" four times since 2006. Contributor Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed books include Great Book of Carving Patterns , Great Book of Celtic Patterns , Great Book of Dragon Patterns , Great Book of Tattoo Designs , The Official Vampire Artist's Handbook , Relief Carving Wood Spirits , World Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw , and many more. Fox Chapel Publishing has sold more than 500,000 copies of Irish's books. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines. Contributor Simon Easton earned a BA (Hons) degree at Manchester Metropolitan University where he studied woodturning, silversmithing, and pewterware. His pewter napkin ring set was one of the MMU winners of the Pewter Live 1999 competition, and was displayed at Pewterers' Hall in London. He has won both a Precious Metals Bursar