KXRAMIC STUDIO 
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PYROGRAPHY 
All designs for Pyrography should be sent to Miss K. Livermore, 1010 Chapel 
St., New Haven, Ct.. who has charge of this department and will answerinquiries 
in the Magazine. 
TREATMENT OF THE CYCLAMEN 
Katherin Livermore 
THE cyclamen is a dainty flower and should be treated 
accordingly, using delicate outlines and shading with fine 
lines, using a sharp etching point. Keep the background 
delicate and rather light. 
The repeating border at 
bottom of page can be 
used to advantage for the 
front and ends of shirt 
waist boxes, shoe boxes, 
etc., or as a frieze for wall 
decoration, while the per- 
pendicular arrangement is 
suitable for a frame or up- 
right column. 
TREATMENT FOR CHESS BOARD 
Katherin Livermore 
THIS design is well adapted to carving, but if it is to be 
burned only, burn the outlines very strongly, then keep- 
ing the point very hot and using the flat side, burn the back- 
ground out very deep and strong, leaving the ornament in 
relief ; this gives an effect very similar to wood carving ; shade 
the ornament as indicated ; this, of course, is for the border; 
the centre of board should be burned flat. (Design on page 22.) 
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PAPER CUTTERS IN BURNT WOOD 
Alice B. Sharrard 
THE fine point is best used for these designs where the 
delicate figures are to be traced. The dark parts or 
grounds can be burned, or if preferred, tinted, the color 
scheme, however, kept entirely in tones of brown or yellow. 
Gold and bronze effects could be followed successfully ; or if 
plain burnt work is desired they should be finished with high 
polish, especially for the simple designs. — (Design on page 20). 
ANSWERS TO INQUIRIES 
Mrs. M. C. D. — To obtain the dark rich tone you require it will be necessary to resort to stain; get 
a black walnut stain, obtainable from any of our advertisers. Do not use it too strong, as a black tone is 
decidedly objectionable; when dry, shellac and wax in the usual way. 
" Margaret." — 1st. Oak or maple are preferable for large articles of furniture, such as chairs, tables, 
etc., oak being especially desirable, as it improves with age. The great objection to white wood is that 
it dents easily and soon shows wear. 2d. It is a matter of choice whether the hand-bulb and benzine 
are used, or the gas attachments, both are satisfactory. 
