Fire Design

Juan Cuenca use fine leather, hand tools and well practiced fire engraving methods using pyrograph techniques to create stunning works of art: Maps, blazons of art heraldry, birds, horses, ships or any theme. He has been crafting these wonderful pieces for years, using a technique called 'pyrography, ' the art of designing with fire. They are highly decorative, elegant, engaging and entirely crafted by hand, which makes each piece very unique.

All the lines and shades are burned into the leather, thus rendering it impossible to erase or fade.
Natural dyes are injected into the skin to create deeper contrasts and sharpness.
The top layer is treated with plant solutions to protect the surface against time and insect infestation.
Finally, a natural paste is applied to attain a fine finish.
The completed piece can be framed to complement any setting, whether it is home, office or a hotel room.

The world as it seemed in the past is well charted in the eloquent maps by Juan Cuenca. He make a clear description of the continents and their salient characteristics. Crafted of ox leather, the maps are bordered by a stylized wreath and features traditional annotations. Eventually includes delicately carved wood rods or frames that enhance the antique appearance of the map entirely crafted by hand. The maps captures the romance and adventure of the age of discovery. Many people love to look at old maps of places they have visited, places they lived in and areas they are familiar with. Maps of known and unknown places often prompt conversation

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