pyrography

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2 Temporary Spline [406 A piece of wire solder makes a good temporary spline for the draftsman A Library Set in Pyro-Carving [407] By HELEN WESTINGHOUSE The multitude of indifferently executed small articles which followed the introduction of pyrography is beginning to disappear.

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  1. noun The process or art of producing designs on wood, leather, or other materials by using heated tools or a fine flame.
  2. noun A design made by this process.

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  1. from Greek πῦρ, fire, + γράφειν, write.
 

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/paɪˈrɑgrəfi/
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