Woodburning With Style: Pyrography Lessons and Projects with a Modern Flair - Brossura

Easton, Simon

Brossura

ISBN 10: 156523443X ISBN 13: 9781565234437

Casa editrice: Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc, 2010

Riassunto

A Contemporary Twist on Woodburning Basics. Award-winning artist and pyrographer Simon Easton guides you through nine woodburning projects, while encouraging you to develop your own style. This beautifully photographed, hands-on instructional guide to the art of pyrography will take you on a journey of skill-building lessons to create attractive projects with this hands-on book. Begin at the basics and finish with stylish, gift-worthy projects!

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Simon Easton is a pyrographer, wood turner, silversmith, and pewter artist. His pewter napkin ring set was one of the Manchester Metropolitan University winners of the Pewter Live competition and was displayed at Pewterers' Hall in London. He is the recipient of a Precious Metals Bursary and a grant from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. In recent years his love of all things wood has led him to the art of pyrography, which he uses with a contemporary twist to create richly decorative items and gifts. He is an active member of the UK Crafts Forum, where he assists in passing on tips and advice to all craftspeople, and has his own website (www.woodtattoos.co.uk), as well as a site on etsy.com.

Simon Easton studied a BA (Hons) degree at Manchester Metropolitan University where he studied woodturning, silversmithing and pewterware. His pewter napkin ring set was one of the MMU winners of the Pewter Live 1999 competition, and was displayed at Pewterers' Hall in London. He has won both a Precious Metals Bursary and a Grant from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in order to produce design concepts that he had developed. The common theme in Simon's work was a decorative and textural feel, often rich in embellishment or pattern.

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Discover a Classic Craft with a Creative, Contemporary TwistIn Woodburning with Style, award-winning artist and pyrographer Simon Easton takes the craft of pyrography, which literally means "writing with fire," and stands it on end. He describes his fresh, artistic creations as "Wood Tattoos," not only because of the visual similarity in the drawing and creative process, but because each finished piece has a distinctive story to tell. With his contemporary flair and creative use of pattern and texture, Easton will take you on a journey from the concepts and basics of woodburning to the tips and techniques that will encourage your creativity and develop your style. Nine step-by-step projects -- including coasters, key rings, and a wall clock -- are mixed in with expert lessons covering everything from making simple marks to texturing and lettering.Regardless of your artistic ability, woodburning is a rewarding craft that's practically infinite in its applications. And with Easton's guidance, you'll quickly find your own creative niche within the art form. So, whether you're a beginner or have been woodburning for years -- Woodburning with Style will inspire and inform you with its beautiful designs, expert techniques, and creative vision. Get Burning!

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 156523443X
• ISBN 13: 9781565234437
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 207
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile