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CATALOGUE No. 14

OF...

FINE PYRO BLANKS

See Catalogue No. 11

For ROMANESQUE FURNITURE

See Catalogue No. 12

For "QUALITY" PYRO OUTFITS

STAINS, LACQUERS, ETC.

Introduction

In offering the goods herein illustrated we believe we are filling a universal demand for

Good Quality Designed Blanks at Popular Prices

We especially prepare white basswood of fine, even grain; this with fine workmanship pro

duces goods of a very superior quality.

The shapes are well proportioned and graceful. A number of the larger pieces knock dow

for shipment or convenience in decorating, and are so constructed as to be easily put together wit

screws. These articles are marked K. D. on the list. The smaller articles are wrapped in tissue an-

put up in pasteboard boxes.

The superior quality, finish and trimmings of our articles are not to be compared with thos

of any other make-but we respectfully call your attention to prices. We have reduced the prices

many frames and articles thus offering

HIGH GRADE GOODS AT POPULAR PRICES

Decorative Designs

The sale of articles is not entirely dependent upon the designs but designs are an importa

At a large expense we have leading artists who make a specialty of Pyrographic Decoratio

1 these designs on high grade articles produce results which cannot be excelled. Our long expe

e in manufacturing this line has taught us the shapes and designs that are best liked, and

eve that we have retained and added only such articles as will be good sellers.

In regard to

Outfits and Accessories

lvise that although we are offering these at exceptionally low prices, they will be found to ha

ame high quality which stamps all of our goods.

We thank our customers for past favors and advise new buyers that we have no doubt t

e pleased with our line.

-NONE GENUINE UNLESS STAMPED WITH THE TRADE MARK-

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PYROGRAPHY, POKER PAINTING

or BURNT WOOD ETCHING

Pyrography, poker painting or wood etching is the art of decorating wood; leather or cardboard by the means

of heat, the design being burnt into the article to be decorated.

The origin of this unique decoration is not as obscure as it might at first appear. In the days when art and con-

viviality went hand in hand in the Low Countries, and when in England the tavern was a club-house, it was the wont

of artists who gathered over pipe and pot of a winter evening, to exercise their passing inspirations on the walls around

them, as mementoes of the festive occasion. A poker heated red in the fireplace was their tool. With it they sketched

upon the wall the creations of their fancy, a memory of a scene of nature, an idea of a new style of ornament, and

often portraits of each other.

Pyrography is now executed by the use of the platinum point. Platinum is a perfect metal, on which no single

acid has any effect, and is the only metal suitable for the pyrographic point, as it has the peculiar property of absorb-

ing the benzoline gas used for heating, and of feeding upon the vapor conveyed to the point by the India rubber bellows.

The interior arrangement of the point consists of a small platinum sheath, partially inclosing a fine coiled platinum

wire, which, extending some way beyond it, is again inclosed by the outer and larger sheath of the same metal. This is.

the "point" from which the heat is conveyed direct to the wood.

The process may be applied not only to pictorial effects on wood, but to the ornamentation of leather, furniture,

picture frames, screens, toilet articles, the covers of books, and many other things which will suggest themselves with

practice and experiment. The owner of a country house in England has had the 'Legend of Sleepy Hollow" done in

pyrography on the woodwork of a fireplace, the rich sepia tints lending themselves beautifully to the poetic work. The

panels of doors may be adorned with cupids and flowers, or any fancy design, the purity and delicacy of outline giving

a charming appearance. Tables, chairs and sereens are suitable objects for the exercise of taste and skill in pyrography.

General Directions for Using Outfits.

Fill bottle half full of benzine, taking care to do so at a reasonable distance from any flame or heated object.

Insert firmly the metal cork, attaching rubber bellows. Hold platinum point in spirit flame until red hot, letting heat

extend well up the pencil, then use the bellows slowly and regularly, being careful to use no more strength than is

necessary to keep the point at a red heat. It will remain hot only so long as bellows are operated, therefore whatever

the right hand may be doing, the left must attend to the bellows.

Put in the stroke with a sweeping motion, removing it from the work while in motion, halting at no particular

part of it. Practice this until you are able to make a clean line in any direction.

The artist has all the world to choose from; anything can be reproduced in pyrography-flowers, fruit, portraits,

landscapes, conventional designs and many others.

Teaching, aside from practice, is of no avail in this simple art.

Purchase the outfit necessary and with these suggestions go to work.

For outfits, see our Special Catalogue of "Quality Outfits."

burning.

What you will make of it depends upon yourself.

Stains, lacquers and other accessories to the

The blanks shown in this catalogue are designed by artists who are leaders in this branch of art, and with these

designs the amateur cannot fail to do creditable work.

CAUTION

Be sure that you have PURE benzine or gasoline in the bottle.

The benzine may become weakened by continual use or allowing the bottle to remain open.

When the flame in the point goes out, reheat the point.

Never let any moisture touch the point, but allow it to cool naturally.

Care should be used when handling the point. Do not drop it heavily, as the platinum is necessarily very thi

and the point would therefore be easily injured.