Pyrography is an ancient art that literally means to draw or write with fire. It has developed from original tools such as irons heated in a fire, to an electrical pen with which fine detail can be achieved. The most common materials used to burn are leather and a range of woods such as sycamore, beech, birch and pine; as their fine grain is not obtrusive to the design to be created.
Pyrography is very time consuming and precise, with each pen stroke having to take into consideration the wood grain and the type of wood to be burnt. Varying the type of tip used, the temperature, or the way the pen is applied to the material all create different effects making each art piece individual and unique.