AY Honors/Pyrography/Answer Key

1

Define pyrography. What is the origin of this millenial art?

The art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated tool with a metallic point. It is also known as pokerwork or wood burning. The word "pyrography" basically means writing with fire. Many people refer to pyrography as "wood burning", however wood burning is technically done on wood, whereas pyrography can be done on any receptive surface (including wood).

What is the origin of this millennial art? The earliest extant pyrography artifacts are from Peru and Roman Britain and date back well before the First Century AD. These objects were created using fire-heated metal rods, of various thickness and point size, which were applied to the wooden surfaces to produce burned designs.

2

What tools are necessary for pyrography?

3

Describe, step by step, the proper procedure for works of pyrography.

4

Name two materials that can be used for pyrography.

5

Explain how temperature can influence the speed of pyrography work.

6

What care and precautions should be taken when working with pyrography?

7

Draw a picture for each of the following areas, in any material of your choice:

7a

Animal

7b

Flower

7c

Landscape