PYROGRAPHY

pyrography

(noun) the act of producing drawings on wood or leather by using heated tools or a fine flame

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pyrography (usually uncountable, plural pyrographies)

The freehanded art of decorating wood, leather or other materials with burn marks (resulting in surface burned designs) from the controlled application of a heated object or tool such as a poker.

A decoration or design so produced.

Synonyms

• pokerwork

• pyrogravure

• wood burning

Source: Wiktionary


Py*rog"ra*phy, n. Etym: [Pyro- + -graphy.]

Definition: A process of printing, ornamenting, or carving, by burning with heated instruments.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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