Pyrographic is a term that refers to the art of burning designs into a surface using a heated tool. Many other words can be used to describe this technique, including woodburning (which is the most common), poker work, branding, scorching, engraving, and etching. Each of these terms emphasizes a different aspect of the process, such as the use of a hot poker or branding iron, the creation of raised or incised designs, or the application of heat to burn a pattern into the surface. Regardless of the terminology used, pyrography remains a unique and highly skilled form of art that requires patience, precision, and a steady hand.