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Poinsettias Poker work with color on wood plate Digital Image Thanks to Peni Powell

Pyrographic Outfit Pyrographic tool, early 20th Century, Displayed with its instructions and accoutrements Stored in its own wood box Also shown are some small plaques Burned by the original owner Plus a wood box in pristine condition Factory stamped with a design of roses Then partially burned in with this tool by its original owner Digital Image Thanks to Peni Powell

Roses Box Close up view of same box shown above Factory stamped with a design of roses Then partially burned in with this tool by its original owner Digital image thanks to Peni Powell

Queen Wilhelmina Pyroengraved wood plate with red color applied to tulips Thayer and Chandler design Digital image thanks to Peni Powell

Advertisement Gibson Girl Print on Plush Cushion Cover Ready to pyrograph Offered Free with Purchase of Pyrographic Set Digital image courtesy Peni Powell

Pyrography on velvet, plush, silk, and other materials is not so common or well known as pyrography on wood, gourds, and leather. Nevertheless, it is obviously not a new idea.

Bejeweled Maiden Poker art on wood plaque An additional technique for enhancing pyrographic works in the early 20th Century was to inlay them with glass gems. The punch tool set (partially visible in lower right corner) and gems for this purpose were another offering of the Flemish Art Co. See the punch set in the Antique Pyrographic Tools Exhibit upstairs in the E-Museum. Digital image courtesy Peni Powell

Indian Chief Paddling Canoe Poker art on wood cutout hanging Digital image courtesy Peni Powell

Chair Poker art decorating wood chair Digital image courtesy Peni Powell

Vintage Elaborate poker art ("pyromania") decorating wood plate Digital image courtesy Peni Powell

Frame for a portrait Poker art decorating wood frame of a photographic portrait Digital image courtesy Peni Powell

Profile of a Lady Delicately detailed pyrography on circular wood plaque Digital image courtesy Peni Powell

Although not a pyrographic artist, collector of antique poker art Peni Powell is a well known decorative artist and teacher, who has co-authored four publications featuring her art work and techniques for painting on wood. Peni is also an avid gardener.

For more information about Peni Powell's Flemish Art collection, her own art publications, and her beautiful flower garden, visit her website: Palette of Colors or e-mail Peni directly.

Read an illustrated article entitled Peni and Lee Powell: Displaying Their Collection of Flemish Art to learn how Peni and her husband have integrated their substantial collection into their home décor.

See examples of pyrographic accessories and books from the Powell collection included in the E-Museum's Antique Pyrography Tools Exhibit.

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