Gourd Pyrography

by Jim Widess

Book Overview

Painted with fire, pyrographed gourds have existed for years, but modern tools and solid-state woodburning systems have made fine detailing simpler than ever. "So inspiring that it will have you wishing you had sown seeds for gourds last spring....offers readers step-by-step instructions on how to create works of art."- Cleveland Plain Dealer . "Recommended for large art instruction and craft collections."- Library Journal.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806958847
• ISBN13: 9780806958842
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.8" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

This really covers the subject well

This volume contains lots of good, clear photos and instructions. I have found it helpful in refining my approach to "burning" my gourds with the woodburning tool that I currently have. However, if I decide to put more effort into my gourd design, all the information I will need about purchasing higher-end burning equipment is covered very well in this book.

Gourd Pyrography Review

This book is very good for the gourd artist who is trying to learn about gourd pyrography. It shows some very nice work and gives the gourd artist a lot to look at.

A must have for gourd artists

This is the definitive book in pyrography on gourds. The photography is beautifully done and the book is chock full of great ideas. If you haven't tried pyrography on gourds - or on anything else, give it a go. It's habit forming!

This is an awesome book!

This book is a jewel! Beautiful photography and very well written.

Addicted to Gourds

This is an amazing book. I look at it over and over because of the beautiful photography and for the inspiration it provides to try different techniques. Recommended to anyone interested in art or nature.