This ancient decorative craft involves the burning of designs on items, usually wooden, but also made from leather, cork, fabric and paper. With a little practice you can decorate anything from spoons to larger, more ambitious items such as bread boards or even pieces of furniture. In this booklet are 18 simple step-by-step projects suitable for the absolute beginner that provide the perfect introduction to this highly enjoyable craft. There is also useful information on equipment and techniques to help you every step of the way. Projects covered include: door numbers, keyrings, coasters, spoons, letter rack, hanging notepad, small box, needlecase, key rack, veneer greetings card, wooden mirror, woodgrain bowl, napkin rings, coat hanger, picture frame, jewellery box, bread board and candlestick. AUTHOR: Bob Neill has always been involved in art and craft. For more more than twenty years, Bob taught art in London and Derbyshire, and helped to develop basic design ideas in art education. Bob is one of the leading exponents of pyrography in the UK, and runs courses and demonstrates at many of the major woodturning shows in the UK, Norway, Belgium, Germany and the USA.
