We carry Nedra's pyrography books
and the most popular Gourd craft books. If you want to learn Pyrography,
or perhaps just improve your skills, Nedra's pyrography books are just what you need.
The books include detailed step-by-step instructions using my "smooth shading
technique".
The gourd books we carry are the
all-time best sellers and all are offered at discounted prices.
ABOUT NEDRA'S PYROGRAPHY BOOKS
I started teaching pyrography many years ago and gave each student a handout in
class. The handouts kept growing and requests for good instructional books
from our website kept growing.
At the time there were not many good instructional books on the market so after much
coaxing from my students, customers and Al, I finally decided perhaps taking
those handouts and expanding them into a book wasn't such a bad idea. The
requests I was receiving was for both an advanced book doing pyrography portraits from
photographs and one good basic book for new burners.
I do things a bit different from most people. I started with the more
advanced book because I thought there was more of a need since there wasn't
anything dealing with portraits available. After months of hard work I
finally finished the first book and had a couple of offers from publishers to
print it. After hearing what they pay authors and that the books were
printed in China I decided to do it on my own with a local printer to support
the US economy.
My first book "Lifelike Pyrography from Photographs" was
originally published in 2003. It was revised, edited and reprinted in
January, 2005. This is the only pyrography book on the market that teaches you
how to do Pyrography Portraits.
My second book "Pyrography 101", was originally
published in 2004 and was revised and reprinted in July, 2005. Both books
have been on Fox Chapel Publishers best seller list continuously since they were
first published. I knew these books were a
success when they went into the second printing, but the clincher was when
Cheryl Dow
contacted Nedra and told her that she had bought her book
"Lifelike
Pyrography from Photographs".
Now Cheryl is burning human portraits and teaching her students Nedra's smooth
shading techniques. Thanks Cheryl!
"Pyrography Patterns"
which was published in 2004 has consistently been selling even faster than my
first two books probably because so many people are looking for new and more
advanced patterns.
I look forward to my fourth book,
"The Art of Pyrography" will top all previous books. It is
by far the best book I have done yet with a new layout, better quality photos
thanks to my new digital camera and some great easy-to-follow step-by-step
projects as well as all my latest patterns. It also includes a gallery of
art from myself and some of my pyrography friends. This book you will
definitely want to add to your pyrography library.
Here are some comments from people
who have bought Nedra's new book Pyrography 101:
"Nedra, I would like to
extend a huge thank-you for your book. I would highly recommend it to
anyone. It is the most thorough and descriptive book I have come across
thus far and would highly recommend it to anyone, not just doing portraits.
As we have no classes or workshops in my area that I am aware of, this book is a
highly valuable asset to my little pyrography collection. So, again thank
you and I will certainly be waiting for the next book you come out with." ... Paul T, DePere, WI
"Nedra's approach is
very helpful and her results are breathtaking. Her book is written in a
clear and easy to understand way that will be an over to all sorts of other pyrography projects."...
Michael, owner
http://www.thepyrographer.com
"Nedra I would like to extend a
huge thank-you for your book. I would recommend to anyone reading this to buy
that book. It is very thorough and probably the most informative without being
in a class I have come across yet! excellent job very well done. thank-you"...
Paula
Dealer inquiries for wholesale pricing
We do offer wholesale pricing on Nedra's books for qualified dealers and as an
added benefit of ordering direct we do offer a better discount by ordering
direct. Minimum order requirement is 12 books (you can mix and
match) for wholesale pricing. Please
contact Nedra directly for dealer prices and
terms. Wholesale book orders are shipped via FedEx and normally ship
within 48 hours.
ORDERING INFORMATION:
You can order Nedra's books and patterns online, or if you prefer to mail a
check or money order, please use our
mail order form and
send payment to:
Sawdust Connection
PMB 20
1400 Main St. NW, Ste C
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Shipping Information
We try to ship all orders
out within 24 hours. If we are at a show, we can usually ship most orders
within a few days. If there will be a delay in shipping we will let you
know. Shipping charges are calculated upon checkout. Most orders are
shipped FedEx Ground and require a physical address. Smaller packages
such as patterns, pens and books may ship via USPS.
The price for Nedra's books and
patterns includes shipping and when patterns/books are ordered by themselves
they are shipped media mail.
International orders
If you life outside the USA
please contact us directly to order. We
will try to assist you with processing your order in the most economical way.
Orders will normally be shipped by the USPS global mail. If you wish to
have the ability to have tracking for your order we can ship by Express mail.
Please email us your order and we will give you a price quote on your order.
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shipping services, please let us know
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BK 1
Learn to do pyrography
portraits from photographs
#BK1 - lifelike pyrography
from photographs
By Nedra Denison
Learn to do lifelike
Pyrography Portraits
from photography. This is what you have
been waiting for! It is the only book on the market that helps you learn how
to do pyrography portraits. This book is for more advanced burners who have already
mastered shading techniques. It is chock full
of Nedra's tips, tricks and Nedra's smooth shading (gradient tones) techniques.
Included is a gallery of some of Nedra's work and their original photograph, a work
in progress and step-by-step instructions for a portrait project that everyone will enjoy
doing. It's like having Nedra's Pyrography Portrait class in the comfort of your own home!
The book is coil bound to lay flat while your working and has a
clear plastic protective cover on the front and back.
Price: $19.95
INCLUDES SHIPPING
BK 2
#BK2 - PYROGRAPHY 101
By Nedra Denison
Since her first book came out,
Nedra has been getting requests for a book to help people who are new to
woodburning or those wanting to improve their technique to achieve more
natural and realistic burnings. Like her first book, It is chock full of
Nedra's tips, tricks and smooth shading (gradient tones) techniques.
There are step-by-step projects for beginners to advanced burners. By
the time you finish the projects you will have mastered the smooth shading
technique and feel comfortable doing it on your own. Nedra has also
included a great resource guide in the book that is sure to help people who
are looking for comparative information on burners, sources for supplies,
resources, etc. The book is coil bound to lay flat while your working
and has a clear plastic protective cover on the front and back.
Price: $19.95
INCLUDES SHIPPING
BK 3
#BK-3 - PYROGRAPHY PATTERNS
By Nedra Denison
Nedra has compiled
her 14 of her patterns into one complete book. The book contains line drawings of each
pattern as well as a full-sized copy of the finished piece. It also
contains patterns not available individually.
Price: $14.95
INCLUDES SHIPPING
BOOK 4
#BK-4 - The Art of pyrography...taking
woodburning to new limits
By Nedra Denison
IT'S HERE!!!!
There is life after basswood
and Nedra's going to show you all about it! Nedra’s latest book covers new
and fun things you can do with a woodburner. She includes step-by-step
projects burning on gourds and maple burl. Included are all the
patterns not in previous books and there is a gallery of burnings
done on unique canvas’ such as paper, tagua nuts, leather, gourds, maple
burls, canvas and more. Nedra includes information on each with tips for
burning on the various materials in the book. The idea is to give burners
food for thought about the type of “canvas” that can be used for burning.
It's time to take woodburning to new
limits. It’s not just “woodburning” anymore, it’s pyrography
and you can experience the thrill of creating unique one of a kind
pyrographic art as well!
Price: $19.95
INCLUDES SHIPPING
Combo
Book 1 & 2
#BK COMBO 2
PYROGRAPHY 101 & lifelike pyrography
from photographs
By Nedra Denison
Buy both of Nedra's
books instructional books and save......................
PYROGRAPHY 101, lifelike
pyrography, THE ART OF PYROGRAPHY & Pyrography Patterns
By Nedra Denison
Buy all four of Nedra's
books, save even more!
Value: $74.90
Special Price: $67.50
INCLUDES SHIPPING
GOURD CRAFT BOOKS
The best and most popular
gourd books at 10% off the suggested retail price.
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NEW GOURD ART WITH INK DYES
By Maria Dellos
The amazing gourd artist from
Gourd TV now has her own book to help you learn all you can about color. Outstanding book to help you
explore decorating gourds using ink dyes.
52 page book full of
step-by-step instructions, patterns and templates, product use and recipes
and so much more.
Retail Price: $16.99
Our Price: $16.00
Southwest Gourd Techniques &
Projects
By Bonnie Gibson
Gourds make the perfect
three-dimensional canvas. With their varied sizes and shapes, they’re
nature’s gift to the crafter, who can use a multitude of techniques to
transform them into breathtaking pieces. Cut them, carve them, paint them,
inlay them with stone, or embellish them with leather, fur, feathers, and
botanicals: the magnificent possibilities are all featured in this splendid
guide, which covers all the gourd crafting basics. Find out how to choose
the right gourd (or grow your own); what safety procedures to follow; how to
clean, cut, and smooth the gourd; and which tools and decorative materials
to use. The projects range from a native rattle and butterfly birdhouse to
ornamental treasure boxes and nested vases and bowls.
Retail Price: $24.95
Our Price: $22.45
MAKING GOURD DOLLS & SPIRIT
FIGURES
By Ginger Summit & Jim
Widess
Dolls that dance, dolls that
protect, dolls that charm: these beautiful gourd dolls do that and more.
Ginger Summit and Jim Widess—authors of The Complete Book of Gourd
Crafting and Making Gourd Musical Instruments—pay tribute to an
ancient craft in a volume both inspirational and instructional. It’s packed
with images of dolls from different cultures and eras, filled with
testimonials from the most creative artists working today, and brimming with
advice and irresistible projects. Summit and Widess explain how to choose a
gourd, mold one as it’s growing, clean it properly and safely, pyrograph and
sculpt faces, create movable joints, and make such creatures as a simple,
limbless Stump Doll; beaded Zulu doll; endearing Hobgoblin; and stacked
Mother and Daughter dolls.
Retail Price: $24.95
Our Price: $22.45
beyond the basics: gourd art -
PAPER
By David MacFarlane
A common wild gourd becomes a
thing of beauty in the hands of 25 top artisans who specialize in exploring,
expressing—and teaching—their handiwork. Magnificent projects shown in
illuminating full-color photos and practical skills introduce you to a
universe of ways to turn gourds into works of art. Learn to use simple media
such as staining, stenciling, carving, and pyrography, which are all clearly
explained. Projects include an elaborate teapot with a metallic finish;
carved oak and maple leaf bowls; “Path to Harmony” gourd with mother of
pearl, abalone, and turquoise inlay; carved gourd lamps; hand painted and
decorated masks; gourd birdhouse with pyrographed Celtic design; lizard and
broken pottery designs; and “Baby’s New Shoes” with a carved, pyrographed,
and painted finish.
Retail Price: $12.95
Our Price: $11.65
complete book of gourd carving
- paper w/flaps
By Jim Widess & Ginger
Summit
Jim Widess and Ginger Summit,
the best-selling authors of The Complete Book of Gourd Craft and
Making Gourd Instruments, produce another winner to delight the many
gourd crafters. Large, lavish, and astonishingly comprehensive, this
breathtaking volume introduces every tool and technique, offers fabulous
projects that advance in difficulty, and presents a gallery of works
designed to inspire. See how to choose and prepare a gourd, impress the
surface with a design, and work with green gourds. The magnificent methods
of decorative carving covered include fretwork, engraving, chip carving,
carving with gouges, relief carving, inlay, and deep relief or sculptural
carving. Throughout, color photographs of exquisite carved gourds present
crafts styles from countries around the world.
Retail Price: $17.95
Our Price: $16.15
complete book of gourd craft
- paper w/flaps
By Ginger
Summit & Jim Widess
This is the best and most current book on
gourd craft, covering curing and cleaning, finishes, paints and pigments,
pyrography, basketry and more. Hundreds of color photos of contemporary and
traditional work, with 22 step by step projects.
“This book covers growing,
harvesting, and curing as well as crafting and finishing....The projects,
are artistic and imaginative and cover all techniques of dealing with
gourds.”—Library Journal.
“Lots of inspiring gourd crafting
techniques and ideas—I highly recommend The Complete Book of Gourd
Craft...its 300 color photos... depict many...amazing things you can
create...plenty of detailed information.”—Organic Gardening.
Retail Price: $18.95
Our Price: $17.05
making gourd musical
instruments
By Ginger
Summit & Jim Widess
Pluck them, bang them, shake
them, and blow into them! These instruments—from wood temple gongs to water
drums and stamping tubes—produce every type of joyful noise. Make a fun
“gourd orchestra” of rattles, like a Mesoamerican Indian rain stick and
African shekere; a Caribbean guiro; a gorgeous mbira or
thumb piano; and friction drums that wail or roar. There are instruments
from near and far, from the unusual to the familiar banjo and guitar. Tips
on choosing, cleaning, and sealing a gourd, and decorating and playing the
finished instrument, help to create beautiful music.
Retail Price: $14.95
Our Price: $13.46
the weekend crafter: gourd
crafts
By Ginger
Summit
The projects incorporate a
variety of fun techniques such as wood burning, carving, and coloring with
paints. Craft great-looking bowls and cups, simple bracelets, elegant
stamped and woodburned earrings, a charming duck-shaped birdhouse, complete
with leather-webbed feet, and more. Bonus: a spectacular gallery of
contemporary gourd art.
