Gourd Pyrography |
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| Author:
| Widess, Jim |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4027-4502-7 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2007 |
| Publisher: | Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $14.95 |
Book Description:
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Etched and painted with fire and heat, pyrographed gourds have existed for generations--and now modern tools and solid state woodburning systems have made doing fine detail work simpler than ever. Every amply illustrated page and project teaches and inspires, as a parade of fine artists discuss their tools, reveal their techniques, and above all go through each step of the process. They explain how to pick and prepare a suitable gourd; form delicate lines, spirals, and curves; and...
More DescriptionEtched and painted with fire and heat, pyrographed gourds have existed for generations--and now modern tools and solid state woodburning systems have made doing fine detail work simpler than ever. Every amply illustrated page and project teaches and inspires, as a parade of fine artists discuss their tools, reveal their techniques, and above all go through each step of the process. They explain how to pick and prepare a suitable gourd; form delicate lines, spirals, and curves; and work through intricate designs. Among the awe-inspiring projects: a pyrographed Frog gourd, basket, and several pieces of jewelry.