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Let one of today's finest woodburning artists teach you the dynamic technique known as negative pyrography. Each of the 15 lessons on this instructional DVD puts you right next to Sue Walters as she creates Burning Night, a dramatic depiction of the New York City skyline.Instead of burning on pale wood to produce a positive image, as in traditional pyrography, Sue demonstrates how to engrave through burned wood to expose natural wood color. Her techniques will open your mind to new possibilities in your pyrography and craft pursuits. You can use negative pyrography to achieve contrasting light effects in designs from basic to high realism.This set also includes a bonus 8-page color booklet with patterns and tips for negative woodburning that will get you inspired.

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This book offers 30 North American wildlife illustrations and 10 border designs to use in woodburning projects. Large ready-to-use designs are provided in both line and tonal patterns. The author includes tips on transferring patterns, plus advice on segmenting and manipulating the images to create your own custom designs.

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Woodworkers interested in wood-burning will build their skill level through these three step-by-step projects for beginner, intermediate, and advanced burners. They will learn how to prepare wood surfaces before burning, how to transfer a design or pattern, and how to select materials for burning, colouring, and finishing a project. Methods for burning onto wood, leather, paper, bark, and antlers are detailed alongside ample pictures of pyrography on the various materials that will inspire novice wood-burners. Numerous techniques are also discussed, including solar, negative, relief, engraving, torch, and hot wire. The most difficult area for burners - how to realistically create animal fur, feathers, and eyes - is addressed.

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