Pyrography
Playing with Fire!
So what is pyrography art? The word comes from the Greek “pur” (fire) and “graphos” (writing), meaning writing with fire. In modern practise, this is more drawing than writing, with some artists creating truly fantastic pieces of art.
The term “woodburning” is often used as a synonym for the art, as wood is the most common medium used. However, any receptive surface can be used for pyrography, and through time artists have used clay, leather, and even gourds as surfaces on which to draw their designs. Pyrography has also been used to decorate kitchenware, musical instruments, tools and other items, as a way to make these things unique and to distinguish ownership.