The Wood Burn Book - An Essential Guide to the Art of Pyrography
by Rachel Strauss
In The Wood Burn Book, I teach you everything you’ll need to know to master your favorite new hobby: pyrography, or writing with fire.
This essential guide opens with a brief background to the art of wood burning, a list of tools and how to use them, basic techniques that can be used over and over again, and even what to burn and how to be safe doing it. You will also find a detailed explanation of the process from start to finish, with patterns, techniques for lettering and adding color, as well as dozens of projects ready for gifting, including picture frames, cutting boards, coasters, cards, wooden spoons, and jewelry.
This is the book I wish I had when I first discovered pyrography: a simple guide that quickly gets the reader successfully burning. With the right tools and a little time, you'll be able to create meaningful handmade gifts without breaking the bank. Whether it’s to create a family name sign as a housewarming gift for newlyweds, or customize baby blocks for a new little one, wood burning is the versatile hobby that can be used time and time again to create memorable gifts for all of life’s occasions.
COLLABORATION
There are some INCREDIBLE guest artists that I was lucky enough to collaborate with to create unique wood burning projects for the readers to try. Beautiful pieces by @thepigeonletters @lettersbyshells @bobodesignstudio @jeshypark @electriceunice @allikdesign @brownpaperbunny @leslie.writes.it.all can be found in this book.
COMMUNITY
Would this be a Wood Burn Corner book if it didn’t involve the community? I think not.
Throughout the book you will get direct, quoted, advice from many members of our #BurnClub community. I’m so excited for you Burn Clubbers to find your quotes in it! There are a lot of fantastic words of wisdom from them sprinkled throughout. You can really feel the sense of community that our Burn Club embraces in these quotes and their desire for everyone to be successful. It is the best.
The reason I wrote this book was to pass on as much good, to the point, information as I possibly could in a beautiful and fresh format. I wanted to give the reader fun, modern, and actually achievable ideas for wood burning projects. I wanted to create a beautiful forever book that could be utilized as a beginning wood burning artist, and referenced even as a pro.
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Mastering the art of writing with fire begins with the ability to follow a line. If you can trace, you can burn.
IF YOU CAN TRACE, YOU CAN BURN.
I believe every household should own a wood burning tool because of its therapeutic qualities and my hope is that with the method I teach in this book that it will encourage people to pick up a burner and give it a try. With The Wood Burn Book and just the ability to follow a line, I believe anyone can wood burn successfully. I have seen it in person with the classes I teach, and I am so excited to see how many people pick it up and fall in love with wood burning like we all have.
I hope you love The Wood Burn Book, and help me spread the word.
Happy Burning,
Rachel
Praise For The Wood Burn Book: An Essential Guide to the Art of Pyrography…
The ultimate resource for wood burning from a fun artist! So many project ideas to expand anyone's craft skills. Rachel is an expert guide to this addictive, yet soothing medium.
- Megan Colwell, The Travelling Woodburner (@happicamperkc)
Rachel is a thought leader in the art of wood burning. Her modern aesthetic translates to beautiful, custom art and her unique ability to teach that art has led to a growing, thriving community within the space.
- Morgan Spenla, The Crafter's Box
Rachel has created a beautiful guide overflowing with information for those who want to learn the art of wood burning. I love the rich imagery and detailed instructions within each project. It makes me instantly want to pick up a burner and start creating.
She has an incredible talent for creating projects that can entice anyone wanting to try this unique art form. Every project is gorgeously designed and crafted. There’s something for everyone from the beginner to the expert. I especially like the Kids art Keepsake project. It’s such an inventive way to turn your child’s memories into a keepsake.
Rachel has written a must-get guide book for anyone considering pyrography…Read this book and learn from one of the best
- Aney Carver, Owner of Pyrocrafters and author of "Drawing with FIre"
