{"product_id":"the-innovative-artist-the-art-of-pyrography-by-cherry-ferris-9781782219385","title":"The Innovative Artist: The Art of Pyrography","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyrography is the art of burning a design into wood using a heated metallic point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost books on the market take a fairly traditional approach to the subject, limited to using pure burning onto a range of wooden surfaces. \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Pyrography\u003c\/em\u003e goes far beyond this. Cherry Ferris takes the subject to new heights, incorporating mixed media, unusual supports, and innovative techniques to elevate the craft to an artform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced pyrographers, and is well-suited to artists from other media who want to experiment with new ideas and incorporate pyrography into their practice. Pyrography machines are easily obtainable from online suppliers and major craft stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art of Pyrography\u003c\/em\u003e begins with an overview and history of the subject, a tools and equipment section, an introduction to the basic techniques, and information on surfaces that you can safely burn. The book moves onto how to transfer designs onto surfaces and incorporate a mixed media approach by looking at shading techniques, introducing colour into your work, playing with backgrounds, and how to finish, protect, and display your finished pieces. Four shorter mini burns complement ten longer step-by-step projects that walk the reader through the techniques and materials used. A troubleshooting and safety section is also included, making this a one-stop shop to get all your pyrography questions answered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eColour:\u003c\/em\u003e Incorporating coloured pencils, paint, and inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsing resin to finish your work - which results in a beautiful glass-like finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsing gold leaf to add a touch of magic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854110183660,"sku":"9781782219385","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14894473482822.jpg?v=1759234383","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-innovative-artist-the-art-of-pyrography-by-cherry-ferris-9781782219385","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}