Your comprehensive guide to the 7 major styles of woodburning! 12 step-by-step projects to help you experiment with style, plus 14 bonus patterns 31 finished samples from Lora Irish's own line art, presented in a stunning introductory gallery Step-by-step instructions for each art style, from engraving and cross hatching to pointillism and realism Experiment with style and discover which suits you best to achieve consistency and become a master From the legendary Lora Irish, an internationally known artist and craftswoman with many popular titles on woodburning A must-have resource for both beginners and experienced pyrographers alike, Pyrography Style Handbook is the ultimate guide to the seven major artistic styles used in the art of wood burning. Inside this book, author and award-winning pyrography artist Lora Irish thoughtfully explains and provides step-by-step instructions for each art style: crosshatching, realism, pointillism, shaded drawing, engraving, silhouette, and texture painting. You'll then use the techniques you've learned to create realistic portraits of lions, green men, owls, landscapes, barns, dragons, blue jeans, and more! Opening with detailed chapters on basic tools and techniques, pen tips, practice boards, tonal values, and more, inside this book you'll learn everything you need to know about accomplishing each unique pyrography style. In the next section, 12 step-by-step projects—all with coordinating photography and helpful guidance—will give you plenty of opportunities to further your artistic abilities and create realistic scenes, animals, and objects. Also included are full-size patterns for each project, as well as 14 bonus patterns! Author Lora S. Irish has several wildly popular books on pyrography, woodcarving, and other craft hobbies, and is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines. For most woodburners, she has become a household name. With Lora as your instructor, this comprehensive guide provides an enriching course for anyone looking to develop their artistic woodburning skills. Learn the fundamentals of woodburning tools, essential skills, and techniques; understand the seven major artistic styles of pyrography; practice each artistic style with 12 step-by-step projects and full-size patterns; accomplish additional designs on your own with the bonus patterns; and discover from a leading expert in the field how style affects an image, all within the 200 pages of this complete guide. Including 31 finished samples of line art from the author, Pyrography Style Handbook will give you the chance to work with, experiment with, and experience some of the major art styles that you can use with any pattern or design. You'll soon discover which style offers the most comfort, the best results, and is the most controllable for you, so you can become a consistent master! Expand your artistic range, with Pyrography Style Handbook! "I think every woodburner is familiar with the name Lora Irish. Her latest book is filled with techniques that others may not have tried yet. With wonderful step-by-step instructions, beginners and advanced artists will enjoy the vast assortment of patterns, from whimsical to wow! Readers will be kept busy for a long time burning through the projects." —Jo Schwartz, Pyrographer & Author of Woodburning Realistic People