pyrography

American  

[pahy-rog-ruh-fee] / paɪˈrɒg rə fi /

noun

plural

pyrographies

1. the process of burning designs on wood, leather, etc., with a heated tool.

2. a design made by this process.

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pyrography British  

/ ˌpaɪrəʊˈɡræfɪk, paɪˈrɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the art or process of burning designs on wood or leather with heated tools or a flame

2. a design made by this process

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Other Word Forms

• pyrographer noun
• pyrographic adjective

Etymology

Origin of pyrography

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; pyro- + -graphy

Example Sentences

I have often grouped three in some glue on a round wooden disk and decorated the wood with pyrography and then used the small sea-snail shells to glue under the three centre pieces.

From The Woodcraft Girls in the City by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth

In the second were displayed china painting, pyrography, and paintings in oil, water color, and pastel, all by Missouri women.

From Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission by Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission

“Yes; I am going to etch the name ‘Dandelion Camp’ in the wood with a red-hot poker, and sketch the dandelions about the name in pyrography, also.

From Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth

If soft wood, such as basswood or pine was used, it may be treated by burning with the pyrography outfit.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.

The multitude of indifferently executed small articles which followed the introduction of pyrography is beginning to disappear, people are considering the art more seriously and applying it to more dignified uses.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 2 by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)