Hi, my name is Sue Walters:

  This 2 disc DVD set has been produced because of the many requests I've had to conduct classes. It seems people have been keen to see in person how I approach my pyrography and to learn of the techniques I use. I designed this DVD with that in mind; to have you, the student, sitting right next to me as I instruct you in the burning of a Red Tailed Hawk. But this lesson is not just about burning a hawk, it's about me passing on as much pyrographic information as I possibly can in the 105 minutes allowed. The Hawk is simply a vehicle for us to use as we explore pyrography, step-by-step, together…for you to take away new skills that you can apply to your own burning, no matter what the subject. The hawk lesson contains 10 steps and is over 85 minutes long. It also includes special tutorials to explain complex areas in more detail, such as burning the eye.

  As usual, in my desire to pass on as much knowledge as I can, I decided to include a bonus section called An Introduction to Burning. This disc is your reference to sound pyrographic practices and troubleshooting. It's designed to be viewed alone or used as a reference when doing the lesson. The Introduction to Burning is approx 20 minutes long. In it I explain subjects such as: Work Area, Burning Machines, Basic Nib Types and Their Use, Tips for Better Burning, Preventing the Dreaded Blob, Burning Even Lines, Nib Speed, Nib Pressure, Drawing Continuous Lines, Blocking in Dark Areas, Burning Tone Using 3 Methods, Erasing Mistakes, Nib Cleaning and Maintenance, Health and Safety, Preparation and Transfer.

  Finally, Inside this 2-DVD set, you will find a 16 page glossy colour booklet that includes two patterns for the hawk project, a photo of the finished piece, and an invaluable set of reference photos illustrating more than 60 textures created with just four pyrography tips. (Note: The texture map is the same as in the Pyrography Workbook.)

  Happy burning.

  Sue.