Pages: 504

Dimensions: 127 x 165 x 30 mm

Publication Date: 01-09-2007

Wire wrapping is a quick and easy technique that will take your jewelry making to the next level. A little wire, a few simple tools, and some brightly colored beads are all you need to start creating your own intriguing fashion statements. By adding new wires to basic links, you can alter simple links into complex and fascinating focal designs. Wire-Wrapped Jewelry for Beginners teaches 30 expert wire wrapping methods, such as forming bent-wire links, working a wrapping pattern, wrapping sequential layers, embellishing decorative loops, adding coil elements, and much more. This complete beginner's guide to wire wrapped jewelry includes 8 easy step-by-step projects for making stunning necklaces, pendants, brooches, hair pins, and earrings.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 104

Dimensions: 178 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 20-12-2022

This comprehensive resource covers a variety of hand lettering techniques for use on the three main pyrography media surfaces: wood, leather, and artist paper. Includes sections on safety, tools, basic pyrography techniques, pen tip styles, burning strokes and tonal values as well as templates for seven fonts. Renowned and award-winning artist Lora Irish takes you through each project step-by-step and shows you how to finish your chosen project with flair. Achieve your hand lettering goals and make beautiful, personalised gifts and signage with this must-have guide.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 07-02-2023

A complete and contemporary update to this best-selling resource for woodburners, reknowned artist Lora Irish reveals her secrets in this newly revised edition. Beginner and advanced pyrographers alike benefit from more than 40 original traceable line art designs, and step-by-step instructions for transferring a pyrography pattern.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 200

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 25-10-2022

Dragons have captured the imagination of artists for aeons and feature in the earliest myths, on the armour of medieval knights, as well as in today's popular culture. In this new and improved third edition, dragon aficionado and artist Lora Irish shares tips and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe. Updated for this edition: brand new art for both Eastern and Western dragons, a new gallery, sections on dragon history, lore, and anatomy, and a newly added section on transfer instructions for all applications, including fabric, wood, canvas, and other materials.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 182

Dimensions: 216 x 290 mm

Publication Date: 13-09-2022

Learn how to to keep all of your woodcarving tools and knives sharp and in tip-top condition with this comprehensive guide. Offering clear, step-by-step guidance, beginners will learn the basics of sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Also included are informative sections on safety, basic sharpening techniques, what to keep in your sharpening kit, tool storage and clean-up tips as well as how to protect sharp edges, clean stops and sharpen stones. Learn essential tips and tricks from expert artist and best-selling author Lora Irish.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 48

Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 23-08-2022

Internationally renowned artist and best-selling author Lora S. Irish shows you how to use a handful of tools and materials to produce fun and elegant pieces simply by learning the basic steps. After you have mastered the art of twisting and coiling jewelry links, you can let your imagination run wild. Experiment with color, new shapes, and combining elements to enhance your wardrobe with pieces that are truly your own.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 56

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 26-07-2022

This big collection of 500 original patterns depicts all of today's most popular tattoo subjects. From best selling artist, author and designer Lora Irish comes the Great Book of Tattoo Designs, Revised Edition, an appealing and high quality collection of over 500 original tattoo patterns. Featuring an extensive variety of popular subjects including floral, fantasy, Celtic, pagan, gothic, sacred, oriental and mythical, this book provides any artist or individual searching for the right tattoo with an unlimited resource of designs. Each pattern can be used individually, in combination with others in the book, or as inspiration for creating new original art. This new edition of a classic resource provides limitless inspiration for personal expression. From dancing dragons and Aztec Indians to fairies and flowers, it makes the perfect companion for anyone with an interest in tattoos.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 512

Dimensions: 140 x 184 mm

Endless woodburning inspiration! Filled with 25 step-by-step woodburning projects for artists of any skill level, Pyrography is sure to inspire! Also included are technique lessons, practice exercises for beginners, full-size pyrography patterns, astonishing artist profiles, product reviews, safety and cleaning tips, and so much more. From burning a dynamic steam engine train and personalized pet photos to making a dream catcher clock, realistic mountain lion portrait, and several other exciting projects, this jam-packed guide – written by pyrography experts Lora S. Irish, Simon Easton, Michele Y. Parsons, and many others – is sure to turn up the heat on your pyrography skillset! 25 skill-building projects for pyrographers of any skill level Step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and helpful tips Full-size patterns for a castle cookie jar, a dreamcatcher clock, realistic mountain lion portrait, and more Lessons from the masters, craftsmen, and contributors to Woodcarving Illustrated Whether you've been woodburning for years or are picking up a pyrography kit for the first time, Pyrography will provide endless inspiration to keep you burning!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 02-02-2021

A must-have resource for any beginner or intermediate pyrographer, this is a comprehensive guide to all of the major styles used in pyrography. Including 31 finished samples and line art, author and respected pyrography artist Lora Irish provides step-by-step instructions for each art style, from silhouettes, engraving, and cross hatching to pointillism, realism, pencil shading, and texture stroke painting. From this book, you'll be given the chance to work, experiment, and experience some of the major art styles that you can use with any pattern or design. You'll be able to realize which style offers the most comfort and the best results, and what's the most controllable so you can become a consistent master! Learn essential skills and techniques from a leading expert in the field, and discover how style affects the image to expand your artistic range.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 200

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 08-09-2020