pyrography

Maple, cherry, ebony, pyrography; 15 X 9.5 inches Made for a friend who passed away recently. Photo by Jerry Anthony

Oak, pyrography, acrylic paint 9.375x3.25 A squirrel pauses in pray giving thanks for the abundance of the forest. My photograph doesnt show well the slight tint of green applied to the oak leaves by use of interference acrylic paint. The affect is subtle yet definite. Acrylic was also...

This was a 12" spalted beech platter that I turned recently. My wife, Penny, saw something more than I did and set to work with her pyrography iron. This is the result

Images of cranes were stuck in my mind after watching so many pre-Olympic games programs. And the games themselves, with all those little "side trips" firmly embedded the image like a pop tune that just won't go away. SO I just had to turn this and decorate it to get it out. 6.25 x...

Images of cranes were stuck in my mind after watching so many pre-Olympic games programs. And the games themselves, with all those little "side trips" firmly embedded the image like a pop tune that just won't go away. SO I just had to turn this and decorate it to get it out. 6.25...

Silver Maple, Walnut root, acrylic paint, pyrography 9.375x3.25 The moon is a walnut (root) insert colored with pearlized acrylic. That section of wood was heavily damaged by grubs, consequently the insert idea.

Maple bowl that has been carved, dyed and embellished with pyrography inside and outside. Bowl measures 5" X 7".

on a walnut palette, silver leaf is applied to a pyrographically carved leaf pattern -- then a bit of alchemy is added to generate colors. very hard to get a good photo of colors

12" Ash Platter featuring Burned Nordic Runes and a Celtic Knot. Colored using Prismacolor Markers. Finished with Wipe-on Poly

Bleached Maple Bowl featuring a burned and colored design. Colored using Prismacolor Markers and finished using Spray Lacquer

Spalted Wormy Maple Hollow Form, 14" tall 9" Circumference featuring a Deep burned textured Tree Shape Pyrography in band. Made in two pieces

This is a 10 x 2 Chilean Mesquite Natural edge with pyrography on the rim. The finish is Watco danish oil that is buffed. Critiques are welcome

These small "Wish Bowls" are each decorated with a variety of techniques. Each bowl holds 3 spheres to make a wish upon, decorated with pyrography. 3"-4" wide.

This is a 16" maple platter, burned, colored and a bit of texturing thrown in the mix. Black Gesso is used to enhance the inner rim.

Close up of Arts and Crafts Platter

A combination formal bowl with a partial pyrographed band and natural edge in Cherry. Base" 2 5/8" dia Height: 7 1/8" Width at widest point: 13" Wall Thickness: 3/16" Typical Finish: Oil & wax

A combination formal bowl with a partial pyrographed band and natural edge in Cherry. Base" 2 5/8" dia Height: 7 1/8" Width at widest point: 13" Wall Thickness: 3/16" Typical Finish: Oil & wax

Detail of branded circle pattern on rim of Egyptian Form.

3.5" x 3" Maple with Pyrography

4" wide x 4" tall cherry form that has been textured inside and out with a Powercrafter, the grid burned with a pyrography pen and then the whole thing colored with Prismacolor markers. Truly, an exercise in patience....