The Wood Burn Book

Yep, I'm totally intimidated (and a dash determined). I had been thinking of learning the art of wood burning/pyrography, however put it on hold with the other multitude of projects I need to finish. After getting soldering out of the way, I returned to my interest and this book feeds into it for sure. While I enjoyed the beautiful photos and projects, my brain kind of stuck on 'Safety'. It makes me a bit nervous since I tend to...um...not follow directions super well when it comes to crafting (or cooking). However, this hadn't dampened my interest and The Wood Burn Book is really making me lean towards accepting the challenge of following instructions and not burning down my workspace. I will carefully follow directions as noted in this book #TheWoodBurnBook #NetGalley

I like that this is made for women, the designs would be great on cutting boards and picture frames. It shows how to safely but doesn’t manplain it.

A great instructional craft book for wood burning. I'd seen wood burn art, but never really considered making it. 'The Wood Burn Book' gives a detailed overview from needed materials, methods, and a variety of projects from simple to ornate. It even explains methods for burn art using other materials like leather and canvas. There are tons of beautiful pictures throughout that will help guide artists.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

Giving this book 4 wonderful stars!!

I honestly clicked on this book because I'm always looking for new ways to be creative.
I was not disappointed. The narrative is really easy to follow and has wonderful pictures to guide you along. The book is about wood burning (pyrography) and covers everything from types of woods and other wood-burning materials you'll need, to the tools you will need to complete the job. It's interesting for the simple fact that it is still an art form but probably something you would never think of doing. I've added a wood-burning kit to my Amazon cart after reading this because I really want to try. I can totally see myself and my artistic kiddo doing tons of crafts to fill these summer months.
I definitely recommend this book. The instructions are clear and precise to get you started and the materials are easily accessible, which validates the book's usefulness.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley.

This is a beautiful aesthetically pleasing book about the art of woodburning (Pyrography).

The book starts off with safety information and equipment and materials you will need to complete the projects in the book. It tells you about different types of woods and gives tips and steps throughout the book.

Each project has easy to follow information and steps as well as photographs of the steps too.

I really want to give Pyrography a try and this book has given me lots of understanding and ideas as well as knowledge on how to do it and how to stay safe aswell.

I will be making a "Fruity Cutting Board".

I did a little wood burning at camp when I was around 13 and haven't touched in since. It has always been something that i wanted to try again but didn't know where to start. This book lays out everything you need beautifully. This makes the entire project easy to really dive into. This would be a perfect book for any DIY'r that hasn't gotten into wood burning yet.

Easy to understand. Covers all the basics, the tools, and techniques. Gives you a great starting point to learn the art of wood burning.

Great book particularly if you’re interested in this hobby. I am a complete beginner and have found this book very inspiring and helpful

I received this free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very readable, well-illustrated book that covers general techniques of wood burning, provides example projects (with clear step-by-step instructions), and really walks the reader through the process from choosing equipment to understanding the options for adding color and various finishes. The example projects provide a taste of the broad range of artistic expression possible with pyrography, including many that never would have occurred to me--from cork trivets to leather to canvas.

Unlike many how-to books I've encountered on various crafts, this one offers snippets of advice from a variety of people who work in this medium in addition to the main author--which is a great strength. For those inclined to delve deeper online, many of these advice snippets include the social media handle of the contributor.

As I am very much a novice pyrographer, I cannot speak directly to what the book would offer someone with more experience--but from my perspective, it's a great introduction to a craft I had tried years ago but had not touched in years. It makes me want to get some wood and bring out my supplies and start trying things. I'm excited to try it out!

They say don’t judge a book by it’s cover but I can’t deny that I was drawn to this book by it’s cover which is beautiful. I think that’s what stands out to me most about this book - not to say that the contents aren’t good, it’s just that the photography is definitely what’ll persuade some people to part with cash for this book if they find themselves flicking through it in a shop. I would anyway. I found the writing about pyrography informative but I absolutely loved looking through the second part of the book which is dedicated to showing different pyrography projects. It’s great having a good guide to a craft but for me, I also want a book that’ll inspire me to do that craft and this book does that. Even if you’ve tried wood burning before and don’t need the guide section, I imagine you could still get a lot of use out of this book as an inspiration/reference book.

     I’m highlighting the art of the book as it’s major selling point but I don’t want to downplay the guide section of the book which is also great. I’m someone who loves the look of pyrography, bought a DIY kit years back because of an interest in the medium but ultimately never gave it a go because I felt somewhat intimidated by the craft, by the skills I imagined you needed and the safety aspect of it. This book does a wonderful job of demystifying it all in clear, easy to read language. It's laid out nicely and the steps of a project are always given. It might seem repetitive after a while but it does help the information sink in. Also, this means that you can open the book to any project and have all the steps you need listed there, instead of having  to flip pages back and forth

     I do think this is a fantastic book to gift someone (or just yourself) interested in crafts. It seems like a great book for absolute beginners. If you like the look of the cover, you’ll love the various projects shown throughout the book but I imagine that particular style isn’t for everyone. If you’re not keen on the floral line art style used, you’ll still get use out of the book for it’s step by step guides but it won’t be as worthwhile in the long term as a book for inspiration. If the art style is to your liking though, I would definitely recommend giving this book a spot on your shelves. I’m still conscious of trying the craft safely but after reading this book I’m a lot more excited about giving it a go.

This book is fantastic!! I have always been interested in wood burning and this book covers everything! There are lots of intricate details but it is also set up in a way that is easy to read and intuitive for beginners to the craft. Strauss details specifics like types of woods and also has step by step pictures. The projects are all look interesting and are modern/current. Some craft books I have stumbled upon have dated looking projects, but hers give off a more rustic vibe, which is very hot right now. This book is an awesome choice if you want to learn more about wood burning or get some project ideas or if you are wanting to learn how to do it for the first time. Must read!

The Wood Burn Book is a tutorial and project guide to pyrography by Rachel Strauss. Due out 18th Aug 2020 from Quarto on their Rockport imprint, it's 144 pages and will be available in paperback format.

The book has a logical and easy to follow layout. The instructions presuppose no previous experience on the reader's part. The book begins with an introductory section which covers tools and supplies, safety and selection and leads into lots of mini tutorials which show how to transfer designs and achieve different effects with the pyrography pen, add color, finish designs and more.

Roughly the next half of the book contains the projects. They're attractive and look very professional. Each of the tutorials includes a finished project picture, tools and supplies, and step-by-step instructions. Tips and advice are highlighted in text bars in the tutorials to help readers avoid pitfalls and achieve the best results. Process photos are included in most of the tutorials and are clear and easy to follow. There are a number of different contributing artists whose projects provide a wide variety of aesthetics for the reader to choose from. There are no templates included in the book, but the projects show a number of creative methods of adapting stock pictures and designs to use.

Really lovely job. I think that an aspiring crafter could make most of these designs armed with this book and the necessary supplies and tools listed.
Five stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

I'm am not the best at etching on wood but this book gave me a lot of ideas and tips about future projects. May add a pic when I complete my next project. #TheWoodBurnBook #NetGalley #creative #artfulpurpose

An introductory guide to wood burn art. The author takes you through equipment and basic techniques, and then an array of small and large projects. Also of note are the artist spotlights throughout the book, showcasing women wood burners and their work. Lots of step-by-step instructions and photos to help you get started. Good for any crafty readers looking for a new medium to try.

This is a very well written book, with very clear information and instructions on wood burning both for beginners and experienced artists. It covers equipment, safety, design and further decoration as well as information on wood. There is a lot of wonderful examples of the various types of tip for the tool and what can be achieved with the wood burner.
An excellent book

I was amazed by the endless ways to craft something beautiful and have lewrning beautiful techniques.

Rachel goes over different types of burning tools, their care and other helpful other helpful items. Thus book has a fantasticsectionon addingcolor and the resultsare so beautiful.

The book has an excellent table on finishes i am very impressed by how comprehensive it is!

I love tge section about various woods and how to choose good pieces for burning. It is a crucial step that is easy to overloo

Pyrography is a craft that anyone can learn and with practicehave excellent results.

This book is filked with fantastic pictures that really showcase the versatility and beauty of this art form.

If you’re new to pyrography, this is a must have book to help develop the skills you need. This would make an amazing gift fir anyone wishing to learn woodburning, or learning new techniques to enhance your artistic talents. This book is filled with amazing tips and ideas! This is a must have if your interested in pyrography!

I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

The Wood Burn Book is a comprehensive book on pyrography art. It covers the essential tools like choosing a burner, type of nibs, cleaning the nibs, types of wood and surfaces, safety, how to transfer images, wood burning techniques along with examples of how to add texture and color. I like that the author, Rachel Strauss, lists several coloring mediums and recommends several brands. Furthermore, she has a list of wood finishes, such as cutting board oil, polyacrylic, resin, etc, in an easy to read and compare chart. Then it's helpful that she combines the different art mediums and applies the different finishes on top to illustrate the effects.
The second part of the book which has projects and inspiration is where she puts everything together from part one. There are various examples of wood surfaces, alternate surfaces like leather and canvas, and coloring mediums and how it would look in a finished project. The projects look interesting and the templates can be found online.
Thank you to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for an advance copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

Everything you need to know about the art of pyrography in one book. Some lovely things to make to start you on your way. Clear instruction and examples. I had to have a go. I used my soldering iron and a bit of scrap wood. I was so pleased with the results I have invested the equipment. It’s not at all expensive. I started with some cup coasters to learn the techniques. I now have a beautifully decorated wooden chopping board. I lovely way to personalise gifts.

This a great starter book for having a go at wood burning. It makes it really accessible for beginners and gives lots of step by step instructions and a variety of projects to try. I liked the way most of the projects were small and could be tackled in an afternoon, The illustrations are lovely and I enjoyed browsing through the book. The projects are easy to adapt and wood burning could be used to personalise and customise all sorts of things. This would make a lovely gift book too.

This book is super educational and interesting and I can't wait to apply it to my own way of burning. This was a book that gave me some advice for not having a background in the subject and was not overwhelming at all.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* interesting book, not the first book ive read on wood burning and this one had some really cool unique ideas! wouldn't mind owning this if i ever try out wood burning like i want lol

About ten years ago one of the mums from school had a wood burning tool and I spend one afternoon burning a pattern onto some wood. Very therapeutic it was too.

The book is divided into two sections:
- Tools & Techniques
- Projects & Inspirations

Tools and Techniques provides details on what equipment is required, plus details on how to transfer designs to your wood, then a section of how to do the process from start to finish. There are also details on how to add texture, colour and how to finish (seal/cure) your project.

Part two, contains 21 projects for you to try, not only on wood but also on other materials. There are projects on chopping boards, earrings, cork coasters, canvas and more. Each comes with step by step instructions, alongside colour photographs of those steps and the finished project.

There is certainly enough explanation contained within these pages to get your started in wood burning. It's certainly a hobby I'd like to explore in the future.

i received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.

The Wood Burn Book
by Rachel Strauss

Always on the lookout for a new project, I picked up a wood burning kit. I remember having one as a kid, but now I was looking for advanced crafting this time.

This book is a great reference tool. There is so much information that you will become proficient in wood burning.

Many examples of techniques were provided to show strokes of the different burning tips and how they come together to create an image. As your experience increases and you feel more comfortable to expand your knowledge you can create larger projects. Included are some templates that you will learn how to transfer to whatever type of surface you are using. You will also learn about adding color and bringing your art to life.

If your looking for a new technique of art, this is a perfect resource book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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"The Wood Burn Book" teaches how to do wood-burning projects. The author started by describing the different equipment and materials you'll need, then she described various techniques for wood burning. She also discussed how to transfer a design onto the wood, how to add color to the wood-burned art, and how to finish a piece. She then provided step-by-step projects for adding decoration to various types objects made of wood. You can see examples of these projects on the cover. Overall, I'd recommend this book to those interested in learning how to do wood-burning.

I really enjoyed this book and enjoyed practicing some of the ideas that the author presented. The book has detailed descriptions of the different types of woodburning tools, the tips that are used, safety guidelines and some simple yet beautiful projects to make and keep or to give as nice presents. There is a area also that discussed different types of color that can be added to the images with paints or pencils. This is a very good beginner wood burning book that I would recommend. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. #NetGalley, #TheWoodBurnBook

Great book on woodburning. Gave a lot of helpful tips and clear instructions. Great primer for any beginner.