Introduction to pyrography: Pyrography from around the world ; Chinese style of heat engraving gourds ; Wood burners & tips -- Gourd prep & work basics: Find the best gourd ; Clean & remove the gourd's skin ; Sketch the design ; Defects, warts & blemishes ; Clean inside the gourd ; How one artist gets to work ; Burning your design, safety tips & helpful hints -- Pyrographic art: Learning the craft ; A gourd gallery with artists' secrets ; Gourd jewelry -- Pyrography pens chart -- Solid core pyrographic tools & tips -- Nichrome wire pyroengraving tools -- Metric equivalents -- Supply sources.
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