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      © 2019 by Michele Y. Parsons and Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

      Leather Pyrography is an original work, first published in 2019 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. The patterns contained herein are copyrighted by the author. Readers may make copies of these patterns for personal use. The patterns themselves, however, are not to be duplicated for resale or distribution under any circumstances. Any such copying is a violation of copyright law.

      ISBN 978-1-4971-0044-2

      eISBN 9781607657200

      The Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file with the Library of Congress.

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      CONTENTS

       INTRODUCTION

       CHAPTER 1: LEATHER

       Leather Types and Terms

       Leather Purchasing and Thickness

       CHAPTER 2: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

       Workspace Equipment

       Pyrography Burners

       Pens and Pen Tips

       Cords and Adapters

       Pyrography Torches

       Additional Accessories

       CHAPTER 3: TECHNIQUES

       Setting Up to Burn

       Leather Preparation

       Pattern Transfer

       Burning Techniques

       Tonal Values

       Touching Up Mistakes

       CHAPTER 4: COLOR AND FINISH

       Adding Color to Pyrography

       Adding Finish to Pyrography

       Color and Finish Testing

       CHAPTER 5: PROJECTS

      Coaster

      Key Fob

      Bookmark

      Journal Cover

      Fringed Pillow

      3D Quail

       CHAPTER 6: PATTERNS

       RESOURCES

       Leathercrafting Associations

       Leathercrafting Museums, Shows, and Events

       Leathercrafting Magazines, Newsletters, and Blogs

       Leathercrafting and Pyrography Books

       Pyrography Equipment Suppliers

       Leathercrafting Equipment and Leather Suppliers

       About the Author

       Acknowledgments

       Photo Credits