Lora S. Irish

The all time favorite animal projects from the archives of Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts. 28 Favorite Projects and Patterns.

From delicate roses to majestic animals, from steampunk to Celtic, from fairies to Mayan warriors, this comprehensive collection of original artwork presents all of today's most popular tattoo subjects. Nationally recognized graphic designer Lora S. Irish looks at the human body with an artist's eye, to create designs that look great on skin. Over 500 exquisite patterns strike the perfect balance between artistic vision and the practical demands of needle and ink.

• Comprehensive beginner’s guide to landscape woodburning.• In-depth tips and techniques from a master pyrography artist.• Expert advice on shading methods.• Shows how obtain stunning results using the author’s layering technique.• 8 to 12 step-by-step projects.• Dozens of original shaded and outlined landscape patterns.

Fox Chapel is the publisher with the largest number of woodburning titles. Pyrography books have sold steadily over the last decade, and we have recently seen a resurgence of interest from chains like Michaels. This is the perfect starter book for your accounts.

• Practical compendium of finishing techniques for woodcrafters.• Shows how to choose, use, and apply the perfect finish for any project.• Comprehensive coverage of acrylic paint techniques and oil staining/antiquing methods.• Applications in all wood crafts, including carving, woodburning, and scroll sawing.• Sample projects throughout the book demonstrate specific techniques.

Go beyond just following the steps and learn the methods to traditional basket weaving, from measuring and adding spokes and forming God’s Eye knots to weaving twill and twining patterns. With step-by-step instructions and photography for 3 rib basket projects, followed by 12 additional designs to accomplish independently, you’ll acquire all the proper techniques you need to become a successful basket-weaver. Author Lora Irish is a talented and successful artist of many trades and has been...

Wire wrapping is a quick and easy technique that will take your jewelry craft 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 Techniques teaches 30 expert wire wrapping methods, such as forming bent-wire links, working a wrapping pattern, wrapping sequential...

Now Lora Irish, the author of the bestselling Great Book of Woodburning, offers thirty-five amazingly detailed new projects that explore the craft of pyrography across the full range of inventive pyro media.

Scroll saw artists never seem to have enough patterns – especially wildlife patterns. Here, artist Lora S. Irish presents 61 precisely drawn outline patterns for scrollers. Carefully inked lines make each pattern easy to follow. Scrollers may choose to photocopy or scan copies of the patterns to keep their book intact or use the patterns directly from the book. Ms. Irish includes patterns for each commonly known species of North American wildlife. Bears, wolves, deer, eagles and ducks all come...

Little Book of Pyrography makes it easy to learn the creative craft of woodburning! All that aspiring beginners need is this book and an inexpensive wood burning tool to start adorning wood, gourds, leather, paper and more with beautiful images and patterns. Legendary pyrography artist Lora S. Irish expands on the techniques and projects from her bestselling book Pyrography Basics—all of which are included here—and explores new ways to achieve lovely varieties of tone and texture. In this...

Pyrography Techniques, Patterns, & Projects For All Skill Levels Nationally-known artist Lora Irish reveals her secrets in this complete woodburning resource. Beginner and advanced pyrographers alike benefit from the 30 original traceable line patterns and the clear step-by-step instructions. An inspiring full-color gallery illustrates the beauty of her finished projects. Inside The Great Book of Woodburning You'll Find: –Exercises to Master Temperature, Stroke, Texture and...

Transform simple copper wire into stunning works of wearable art! From best-selling author and popular artist Lora Irish, learn expert techniques to create over 150 stylish DIY earring designs. With step-by-step instructions, high-quality photography, and helpful tips and tricks, you’ll be able to make dozens of beautiful copper wire earrings with unique formations and beaded details! Author and internationally known artist Lora Irish has written several books on many types of art forms,...

Discover how to create unique and beautiful canes that will be treasured as useful works of art! Legendary carving artist Lora S. Irish introduces you to all of the essential components and techniques of cane topper carving in this comprehensive guide. Chock full of important tips and tricks, Cane Topper Woodcarving will teach you how to take full advantage of this fun and rewarding carving genre. With step-by-step projects, ready-to-use patterns, and beautiful color photographs, Lora provides...

Lora S. Irish, author of Great Book of Dragon Patterns and other useful reference guides for artists, proudly introduces her latest book for Fox Chapel Publishing – with more than 100 patterns of those most mystical and elusive beings called «Fairies.» The folklore of fairies – sometimes referred to as faes and flutterbyes – has been passed down through the generations, and they have captured the hearts and minds of artists for centuries. This book is brimming with tips and techniques for...