ART OF WOODBURNING

Nothing brings out the warm, natural, rustic look of wood better than woodburning designs.

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More than 30 projects await, as you turn practical objects into works of art. Apply your skills to a variety of projects, including furniture and accessories, tables and cabinets, small boxes and photo albums, pieces for the tabletop and walls, and even jewellery. The simple techniques are clearly explained, from preparing the woodburner to changing and cleaning point. Each step for creating a project comes with close-up photos of sanding, masking off, transferring patterns, burning the design, adding colour, foiling and finishing. Projects are shown in full colour, with patterns that feature such winning works as a Victorian Lilies Bench, Leafy Plant Table, Tulip Lyre-Back Chair, Bowl of Acorns, Shell Keeper Box, Victorian Photo Album, Art Nouveau Clock, and heart Photo Pin.