Definition
pyrography
noun
- the art or process of decorating wood, leather, or other materials by burning designs into the surface with a heated tool
Usage: also called wood burning; craft technique
Examples
- She learned pyrography in an art class and created beautiful designs on wooden boxes.
- Pyrography allows artists to produce intricate patterns by carefully controlling the heat of the burning tool.
- The craftsman used pyrography to add decorative details to the leather journal.
- His pyrography work featured detailed landscapes burned into birch wood.
- Pyrography requires steady hands and patience to achieve fine detail work.