Hello and welcome to my Pyrography website.

Pyrography is the wonderful art of ‘writing with fire’ -  and I have been ‘burning’ for more than 15 years after having fallen in love with this delightful art form that I first saw at a Craft fair many, many years ago.

I was taught the basic techniques of wood burning from a wonderful teacher in South Wales, and with this and my love of nature, I have produced these beautiful and individual pieces of art on a stunning range of British woods – all sourced sustainably wherever possible.

I like to attend and demonstrate pyrography at craft and country shows across East Anglia and the West Country throughout the year, and help support local crafts people. Although, I am now based in Suffolk, I am still a keen member of the Dorset Coppice Group whose aim is to raise the profile of coppiced woodland and the products it produces.

All the artwork in the galleries are original pieces of pyrography done by hand. The images are drawn onto the wood and then the outlines, details and shading are all burnt in slowly - some are also then individually hand painted to add a ‘pop’ of colour. Inspiration for the artwork comes from a wide range of places including my own photography. Any image can be drawn and painted again onto another unique slice of wood, but no two pieces will ever be exactly the same. All images can be made to any size - dependant upon my wood supplies!

Mandy Staple