In The Wood Burn Book, Rachel Strauss (@woodburncorner) teaches you
everything you'll need to know to master pyrography, whether you're
brand new to the hobby or you've been "writing with fire" for years.
This essential guide opens with a brief background to the art of wood
burning, a list of tools and how to use them, basic techniques
that can be used over and over again, and even what to burn and
how to be safe doing it. You will also find a detailed explanation
of the process from start to finish, with patterns, techniques for
lettering and adding color, as well as dozens of projects ready for
gifting, including picture frames, cutting boards, coasters,
cards, wooden spoons, and jewelry.
Above all, Strauss has created the book she wished she had when she
first discovered pyrography: a simple guide that quickly gets the
reader successfully burning. With the right tools and a little time,
you'll be able to create meaningful handmade gifts without breaking the
bank. Whether it's to create a family name sign as a housewarming
gift for newlyweds, or customize baby blocks for a new little one,
wood burning is the versatile hobby that can be used time and time again
to create memorable gifts for all of life's occasions.
In addition, wood burning is a practice in mindfulness, requiring
patience and focus to awaken the senses and calm the mind.
Mastering the art of writing with fire begins with the ability to follow
a line. If you can trace, you can burn.
