You have found me out!

I am an old fashioned guy and tend to use obsolete terms now and then as we dabble in the antiques trade.

Pokerwork was the popular name in Victorian times and became Pyrography after someone invented a machine to make life easier.

It apparently means 'Writing with Fire' and is, as you guys say, 'Woodburning' often executed with a hot poker, wire or even a magnifying glass and the sunshine.

There is loads of info on the internet and we have 3 friends who used the technique which is why I bought my 'Janik' several years ago. Molly has inspired me to fire up the machine and try a little "Fire Needle Embroidery"

Lovely wood and work, Molly,

Dave, Never heard the term "pokerwork" before, but by the second term "pyrography burner" I gather you're talking about "woodburning" That I understand.

Thank you, Dave. I guess I'm a free builder. Never heard that term before, but I don't use molds. I usually have to search far & wide to find a nice piece of spalted wood, like the sycamore used on the last one I posted. I got it at a local woodworking supply store in Asheville, NC.

Molly I have just spent some time to go through all your pictures and have come to a one word conclusion.

Wonderful !

Are you a free builder or do you build in a form / mould and where do you find such splendid figured timbers?

Love the Pokerwork and you have inspired me to get my old but unused pyrography burner fired up!

Thank you, Mike.