Basic Wood Burning with Sue Waters

by Joanne Tobey and Sue Waters

Book Overview

For anyone who has ever been interested in trying their hand at the art of wood burning, this book is a delight. Accomplished artist Sue Waters guides the beginner through six beautiful wood burning projects. All of the tools, techniques and patterns necessary to create these works of art are provided within. Trouble-shooting tips help the novice avoid common mistakes from the outset. Color photographs and basic, straight-forward descriptions detail every step along the way. By the time these projects are finished, you will have mastered lettering techniques, created floral displays, mountain and lake-side scenes, and even rendered your first elk on wood. When you close the last page you will be left with the satisfaction only tangible evidence of your new-found skills may provide. You will also have the confidence and skill necessary to explore new creative possibilities on your own. Even the artist familiar with basic wood burning techniques will find new and useful information within these colorful pages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887405681
• ISBN13: 9780887405686
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Basic Wood Burning By Sue Waters

This is a great book for beginners with step by step instructions. It is like she is right there with you helping you along the way. Also has pointers that any pyrographer would be able to use.

Basic Wood Burning by Sue Waters

As the Title suggests this is a book to have if you want to learn the Art of Wood Burning. This book takes you through the gear that you will need and onto doing the patterns contained in the book. Easy to read and understand ,you will be Wood Burning to your hearts delight in no time!! Teena (Sth.Aust. ,Australia)