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PYROGRAPHY

             

Pyrography or pyrogravure is the art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a heated object such as a poker. It is also known as pokerwork or wood burning.

The term means "writing with fire", from the Greek pur (fire) and graphos (writing).It can be practiced using specialized modern pyrography tools, or using a metal implement heated in a fire, or even sunlight concentrated with a magnifying lens.
A large range of tones and shades can be achieved. Varying the type of tip used, the temperature, or the way the iron is applied to the material all create different effects. After the design is burned in, wooden objects are often coloured. Light-coloured hardwoods such as sycamore, basswood, beech and birch are most commonly used, as their fine grain is not obtrusive. However, other woods, such as pine or oak, are also used. Pyrography is also applied to leather items, using the same hot-iron technique. Leather lends itself to bold designs, and also allows very subtle shading to be achieved. Specialist vegetable-tanned leather must be used for pyrography (as modern tanning methods leave chemicals in the leather which are toxic when burned), typically in light colours for good contrast.Pyrography is also popular among gourd crafters and artists, where designs are burned onto the exterior of a dried hard-shell gourd, usually with dramatic results.
The process has been practiced by a number of cultures including the Egyptians and some African tribes since the dawn of recorded history. Pyrographer Robert Boyer hypothesises that the art form dates back to prehistory, when early humans created designs using the charred remains of their fires. It was known in China from the time of the Han dynasty , where it was known as "Fire Needle Embroidery". During the Victorian era , the invention of pyrography machines sparked a widespread interest in the craft, and it was at this time that the term "pyrography" was coined (previously the name "pokerwork" had been most widely used).In the late 19th century, a Melbourne architect by the name of Alfred Smart discovered that water-based paint could be applied hot to wood by pumping benzoline fumes through a heated hollow platinum pencil .This improved the pokerwork process by allowing the addition of tinting and shading that were previously impossible. In the early 20th century, the development of the electric pyrographic hot wire wood etching machine further automated the pokerwork process, and Art Nouveau  pyrographic glove-boxes and other works were popular in that era. Pyrography is a traditional folk art in many parts of Europe, including Romania, Hungary and Flanders, as well as Argentina and other areas in South America.

Candle holder that I decorated with Celtic design using pyrography.

Selection of items I have engraved so far

Hand made,hand bound notebooks 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrography


     

OLWEN & KILHWCH

                   

In Welsh mythology Olwen is the daughter of the giant Ysbaddaden and cousin of Goreu. She is the heroine of the story Culhwch and Olwen in the Mabinogion.

Her father is fated to die if she ever marries, so when Culhwch ( sometimes spelled as kilhwch) comes to court her, he is given a series of immensely difficult tasks he must complete before he can win her hand.
With the help of his cousin King Arthur, Culhwch succeeds and the giant dies, allowing Olwen to marry her suitor.

The name "Olwen" reappears in the folktale Einion and Olwen, about a sheep herder who travels to the Otherworld to marry Olwen, The tale was collected at the turn of the 20th century but is certainly related to Culhwch and Olwen.

The meaning of the name Olwen is white footprint. According to legend, she was so gentle and fragile that white lilies would grow in her footprints.

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For those who wish to see the whole deck of Irish Mythology playing cards.

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IRISH MYTHOLOGY PLAYING CARDS

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This deck of cards was inspired by Celtic Mythology, something that has always fascinated me, and the layout is similar to that of the Spanish deck. Being Spanish myself, I was brought up within a card playing culture. The traditional 40-card Spanish baraja is an ancient deck that existed in Spain since between the 14th-16th century. The baraja had been widely considered to be part of the occult in many Latin-American countries, yet they continue to be used widely for card games and gambling, especially in Spain. My intention was to create a new deck of cards that would have the essence of Ireland,  its culture and its art. Ireland now has its very own unique set of Irish Mythology playing cards. Etsy shop http://etsy.me/2hz59gV _______________________________________________________________________

PLAYING CARDS IN LEATHER CASE

1000 PIECES IRISH MYTHOLOGY JIGSAW

The size once made is 68cm x 48cm
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 The 12 figures on the jigsaw were inspired by Irish Mythology: 

Ferdia - Medb - Manannan Mac Lir - Fionn Mac Cumhail - Morrigan -
Nuada Argetlam - Cu Roi MacDairi - Banshee - Brian Boru - Cuchulain
The Hag at the ford  - Conchobar Macnessa


The four provinces of Ireland, ( Ulster, Connaught, Munster and Leinster), 
are also represented on the shields.The detailed art-work and 
the vibrant colours used in my designs, make the onlookers stop and 
have a closer look, to be taken into a journey.
 It is then, that from the distant past, 
come tales of Gods, giants and heroes.

       The size of the box is 26cm x 26 cm.  

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 IRISH MYTHOLOGY JOURNAL

Created in Ireland.

The 12 figures in this notebook were inspired by Irish Mythology and Celtic Art 
and were hand painted by Carmen G. Carballeira. 
Ferdia, Fionn Mac Cumhail, Cu Roi MacDairi and Cuchulain.
Medb, Morrigan, Banshee and The Hag at the ford.
Manannan Mac Lir, Nuada Argetlam, Brian Boru and Conchobar Macnessa
The size of the notebook is 160 x 110 mm.
200 pages (100 sheets) of 90 gr offset white paper.
Pages of the notebook are stitched together.
Inside the notebook and in between the white pages, there are 14 printed in color with a detailed description of each one of the characters shown on the covers.
The notebook is hard bound, printed in full color and gloss laminated.

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IRISH MYTHOLOGY BOOKMARKS

12 figures from the Irish Mythology are divided to create three different designs.
1. Warriors: Ferdia - Fionn Mac Cumhail - Cu Roi MacDairi - Cuchulain
2. Queens: Medb - Morrigan - Banshee - Hag at the Ford
3. Kings: Manannan Mac Lir - Nuada Argetlan - Brian Boru - Conchobar Macnessa.

The size of each bookmark is 50 x 200 mm and printed in full color (front & back)
in 300 gr glossy paper plus UV high gloss coating.

All the art work was hand painted.

At the front there are four figures and at the back a small description of them.

to finish the look, each bookmark comes with a gold color tassel.

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IRISH MYTHOLOGY POSTER

Size: 41 x 61 cm

 The 12 figures on this poster were inspired by Irish Mythology: 

Ferdia, Fionn Mac Cumhail, Cu Roi MacDairi ,Cuchulain.
Medb, Morrigan, Banshee , The Hag at the ford.
Manannan Mac Lir, Nuada Argetlam, Brian Boru and Conchobar Macnessa

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