Two Pyrography Projects to try This Month

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Pyrography is an art with endless possibilities. You can burn any pattern, letter, number, or a combination of all. You can even use your tools to draw your favorite animal, a flower, or a bird. However, there are times when you completely run out of ideas. If this feels like a situation that you’ve found yourself in, this post has two Pyrography ideas that you can try this month.

According to Fox Channel Publishing, every woodburning project should start by prepping.

PREP BEFORE YOU BURN

We know you’re excited to get started, but a bit of prep work before you fire up the burner will go a long way. Sand the wood with progressively finer grits of sandpaper up to 400-grit. Tape the top of the pattern securely to the blank, slip graphite paper under the pattern, and use a colored pen to trace the pattern onto the blank.

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Prepping enables you to get a clear picture of what you will be creating before you start the actual project.

The first project that you might be interested in is published on Burning with Sharon, a woodburning website founded by Sharon Bechtold.

How to Burn Realistic Eyebrows

In this video I will share with you how to burn realistic eyebrows. I will be using a Colwood SRS shader and a Colwood J skew.

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The project is in the form of a video tutorial. So, it should be easy to follow along and do exactly as the instructor says.

The second project that you should try this month is the snail pyrography artwork by Brenda Walkie from Pyrography Made Easy.

THE SNAIL PYROGRAPHY ARTWORK Wood Burning

In this blog I will discuss the Snail pyrography artwork I created.  The Snail is based on a photo my husband, Todd, took.  He had the day off and went to the beach on a little photo shoot.  He came back with some great photos including numerous shots of this snail sliming along a concrete bunker wall.   I was fascinated with all of the snail photos because of the textures and contrast in the photos.  After debating for several days, I finally decided which photo to use.  This article will talk about the creation of the artwork and the techniques I used to create some of the textures.

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In this guide, Brenda teaches you how to burn a snail from scratch. The guide has also include reference images to make the project easy to complete.

Conclusion

These projects are easy to complete because they all have a step-by-step guide. Just follow along systematically. And when writing these projects, observe the safety measures that you’ve already learned.

Three Inspiring Pyrography Stories on the Web for September

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Whether you are new to Pyrography or you have been creating unique patterns for a while now, there comes a time when you need an inspiration to keep going. Besides, pyrography is an art, which means inspiring stories are necessary to say the least. Here are the only 3 inspiring pyrography stories on the web.

If you think pyrography is hard, then you need to read Zhang Ge’s story on ECNS. As a person who started simple and small, Zhang is now an experienced wood burner who knows how to use his tools.

Shanxi artist expresses love for hometown in pyrographic art

Zhang Ge guides a woodburning pen to create a pyrography artwork. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn). Zhang Ge, an artist in Datong, North China's Shanxi Province, has created a series of pyrography, artworks themed on famous landscapes, historical figures and stories about the city, such as the Yungang Grottoes and Xuankong Temple.

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The take away from this story is you can create amazing art of your community, too, as you continue to sharpen your skills.

You can also read the story of Sandra Chambers published by LORI AMOS on the Roll a Daily News. According to her, pyrography is an oldest form of art in which she pours her full self.

Letting her inner voice speak through woodworking

Chambers cherishes the medium, solely using it for her art. She describes her method as “old-school” where she has an approach that is reminiscent of the Romanesque woodwork that stylistically represented animals in furniture, just as Chambers has done with her handmade fixtures that incorporate animals and natural landscapes that she eloquently designs with wood.

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From this story, we learn how important it is to immerse yourself in the art, until you bring out the best in you.

Goodyear Arts, at Camp North End, plans to take woodburning to the next level by opening an arts workshop, as reported on Charlotte Observers.

What do neighbors want? Ask them. Artist helps, as Goodyear plans arts workshops

Goodyear Arts, at Camp North End, plans to offer 10 free arts workshops – taught by former artists-in-residence at GYA – with support from an Arts & Science Council Cultural Vision grant. Rather than drawing up a list on their own (which “would be at best presumptuous and prescriptive and at worst of no interest,” according to GYA’s Amy Bagwell), artist de’Angelo Dia and Ash Williams began reaching out to neighbors of Camp North End, and the place held an open house in early August.

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The primary goal of the project will be to nurture the community in Charlotte. This will help those talented in art to benefit from their work.

Conclusion

The goal of these stories is to motivate you to keep working on your project. They are also good for helping you think big so you can create even better projects as you continue to sharpen your woodburning skills.

Take Your Woodburning Skills to the Next Level with These Ideas

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The one thing that pyrography beginners need to know is that there are no limits to what you can do with woods. You can write with fire almost forever. What you need is more ideas to get you going on a daily basis. Here are some:

Most beginners have no idea where to start. So I would like to state clearly, as mentioned on the Pyrography tool, that the best way to start is to get your accessories together.

Accessories for Wood Burning Projects

Pyrography patterns for beginners and experienced burners are in plentiful supply and in an unlimited array of subjects – you will never be lacking in artwork ideas or inspiration. Wood burning patterns are bountiful as are wood burning stencils. These can be found in some amazing wood burning pattern books as well as on the internet, and of course, don’t be afraid to tap into your own talent and imagination.

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Once you have your tools in place, it should become easy for you to get started with the following two project ideas.

One of the best projects to try is the Bengal Tiger. This one comes from Lora Irish who blogs at Fox Chapel Publishing.

LEARNING TONES: BENGAL TIGER PYROGRAPHY PRACTICE PROJECT

Tonal or grayscale values refer to how dark or light a burned area appears in your work. The palest values in a woodburning are those not burned at all. Instead, the raw wood is used for the sepia tone of that area. The darkest tonal value will be areas you burn at high temperatures to a near-black tone.

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This guide is quite beginner-friendly because the language used is simple, and the steps provided are very easy to follow.

You can add some watercolor ground to the Bengal Tiger project by following the guide published on Pyrography Made Easy by author Brenda Wilkie.

USING WATERCOLOR GROUNDS IN PYROGRAPHY TUTORIAL Wood Burning

In this tutorial I’m going to explain how to use watercolor grounds in pyrography.  Watercolor grounds are used to create a surface that is similar to watercolor paper.  This lets you use all sorts of liquid mediums like paints, dyes, and inks on wood.  I got the idea from Valarie Connell who adds color to a lot of her artwork.  Her use of watercolors intrigued me, so I decided to test it out.  In this blog I will explain how to apply the grounds to get the smoothest surface results and why watercolor grounds are useful.

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Brenda takes you through the implementation of watercolor, so this part of the tutorial should not be an issue at all.

Conclusion

The rule of thumb is this: the more you keep practicing and implementing these ideas the better your chances of honing your skills. So, if you are seriously into woodburning, consider doing this as often as you can.

 

One Wood Burning Tip and Two Project Ideas to Try

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We have insisted in many of our guides to Pyrography that woodburning is an art limited only to your creativity. Even with that said, there are times when you just can’t think of new ideas, no matter how hard you try. So in this guide, we will share one important tip and let you in on two projects to try.

Perhaps the biggest mistake many beginners make is to start burning wood before prepping. According to @Foxchapelpublisging on Fox Chapel Publishing, this is usually not a good way to get started.

PREP BEFORE YOU BURN

We know you’re excited to get started, but a bit of prep work before you fire up the burner will go a long way. Sand the wood with progressively finer grits of sandpaper up to 400-grit. Tape the top of the pattern securely to the blank, slip graphite paper under the pattern, and use a colored pen to trace the pattern onto the blank.

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Take time to prepare your wood for the project. Don’t be in a rush, if anything. Sand the wood as best as you can, and then you can proceed to burning with fire thereafter.

The first project idea is learning how to draw a crow bird as taught by Brenda Wilkie on their site, Pyrography Made Easy.

THE CROW BIRD PYROGRAPHY TUTORIAL Wood Burning

In this tutorial I’m going to explain how to create the Crow pyrography artwork.  The crow is the fifth installment of my Backyard Birds tutorial series.  There are a lot of tall fir trees in my neighborhood and one year a pair of crows nested in one of the trees.   The crows became a common sight in my backyard as they feasted on the assorted bird food found there.  Todd managed to get quite a few different photos of the birds, but it was this image of the crow cawing that caught my eye.

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This is an interesting tutorial by the way. And given the fact that it is beginner friendly, you can follow along easily and complete the entire training in the shortest time there is.

The next idea is combing what you know about Pyrography to color an existing woodburning project, as instructed by Bede on Felt Magnet.

How to Color a Wood Burning Project

Wood burning and coloring make a perfect match. The simplicity of wood burning, also known as pyrography, lends itself to a variety of techniques and every level of skill. Coloring, on the other hand, is a great way to enhance the natural tones of wood. And who doesn’t enjoy coloring? For some, it is a mindless stress reliever, while for others, it is an exercise of autonomy: “I’ll choose whatever color I like!” Moreover, research indicates that coloring helps the brain to disconnect from anxious thoughts and focus on the moment. While it is not necessary to color a wood burning project, putting the two techniques together often make for magical results.

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You will love this guide because it is detailed, and because it teaches you to do everything step by step so that you are not lost on the way.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, these project ideas should help you come up with even more ideas to try in the future. Whether you are a seasonal wood burner or a beginner to Pyrography, the tips and ideas we have shared above should help you a big deal.

 

Pyrography Safety Tips for Beginners

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If there is one thing about pyrography that you need to take seriously, it’s safety. Writing with fire is fun, and it gets interesting when the art begins to take shape. But as you work around your project, things do get ugly even without your notice, from the nib of the pen getting hot to tools falling unknowingly all over the place. So here’s what you need to keep in mind.

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to leave the burner heating when it’s not in use. Sue Walter advises against this, and it isn’t something you should be doing either.

TURN OFF THE HEAT

Make sure you turn off the heat of your burners when you leave your work. Fires can start if the nib tips over and kids will also be in danger of touching the hot element. Don't be tempted to burn so heavy on ply that you burn into the glue layer. This is toxic and when heated, the fumes can be harmful.

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The last thing you want to happen is to start a fire that you can control by simply turning off the heat when you are not using the tool.

I stumbled on an interesting discussion on Reddit on by CreepyOldThreeBalls on pyrography safety. And I thought this one was worth sharing, to be frank.

Generally, a good rule of thumb is never inhale

Some woods have more toxic properties when burnt, like cedar, not good to inhale the dust or the smoke, or treated lumber... just work in decent ventilation. i don't use anything more than a fan in my shop window to pull out the air. If I’m doing a really dark section and know I’m burning a lot, I’ll wear a dust mask.

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Honestly, the last thing you want to happen is your body developing unnecessary health complications that you can simply avoid.

According to Pyrography World, not every wood is suitable for pyrography. So, you can’t just use any type for the project.

Woods to avoid

It is very important to avoid using any wood that has been painted, stained, pressure treated, molded, etc. Even after heavy cleaning or sanding the chemicals from these processes can still be deep in the wood and burning them can be very harmful to your health. As a general rule avoid working with any wood that is man-made or man-altered. Man-made woods include MDF (medium-density fibreboard) and plywood. MDF contains formaldehyde and that isn’t something we want to be working with in pyrography.

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We recommend that you use only the most recommended woods for the project. The likes of Basil and Basswood are good examples to consider.

Conclusion

Safety is important; do not compromise it. The best way to stay safe is to observe the safety measures that we have highlighted every time you are doing small and big pyrography projects.

How to Get Creative with the Art of Pyrography

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Writing with fire is one of the simplest and cost-effective arts on the planet. You’ll need a pyrography kit, your imagination, patience, and passion for writing with fire to get started. That’s it; there are no other investments required. But the question is, how do you get creative with the art of Pyrography?

Creativity starts with choosing the right tools. As Arts of Manliness puts it, you should know your tools better before you start woodburning.

Get Familiar with the Tool

A woodburning pen is a very simple tool. It’s a pen-like device with a metal end through which heat is transferred to a removable tip. All but the cheapest models are variable temperature tools. With any kit, you’ll get 4-7 different tips for various methods of burning: straight lines, rounded lines, shading, etc. You’ll also get a metal safety stand for the pen so it’s never just sitting on a table or workbench.

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Pyrography pens must always be used and handled carefully. That means being mindful of safety and paying more attention to how hot the pen gets.

The second rule of the game is to choose the best wood for the project. According to Sun Catcher Studio, soft wood are often the best for the pyrography project.

Realize that softer, lower density, woods such as basswood tend to burn faster

See Appendix A and B for a list of woods and their densities. Basswood is also a popular wood for burning because it has very little grain, and the burning creates a sharp contrast between the original wood and the deep color of the burning. On the other hand, hard woods like ash, maple, and oak tend to require more heat and burn slower.

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Of course, there are different types of woods out there. But the likes of basswood make the best option because they are just easier to use. So, choose your woodburning woods carefully.

You really want to get more creative with your craft. This is what The Pyrography Tools seems to suggest in their post.

Adding Color to Your Wood Burning Art

You may also want to try adding color to your design. This is done with either watercolor paint or watercolor crayons.

To start, unless you are experienced with watercolor paint, use the crayons to put in your color. Once you have drawn the colors where you want them, add a little water to a soft paint brush and start blending the crayons to create a wash effect. Make sure to clean your brush in clean water between blending strong colors so that the colors stay clean and true.

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At the end of the day, you do not want to create designs that just look plain. So, add a taste of color to your creativity as much as you can.

Conclusion

There is still a lot to learn if you are new to woodburning. As such, we suggest that you check out our home page for more tips and tricks that can help you become better in the art of writing with fire.

 

Top 3 Pyrography Project Ideas

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Pyrography beginners often find the art so interesting. And the best part is that what one can create is limited only to their imagination and creativity. But, if you do not have an idea to get you started, the whole thing might seem and sound irrelevant. With that said, here are three videos to give you some cool ideas.

Dylan’s DIY Workshop is one of my favorite YouTube channels that teach purely on wood burning. And they have a wonderful video that you can borrow ideas from at any moment in time.

40 + Ideas For Wood Burning (Project Ideas)

Today I have put together a video that gives ideas for wood burning. It was inspired by a comment which I received on another wood burning video.The comment was asking for some ideas of what to wood burn with a younger family member who was just getting into wood burning. So I compiled a list of a combination of burnings that I have done and burnings that I would like to do as well as wood burnings that I think would look cool. Either way, there is a mix of project ideas that will help you whether you're an absolute beginner or a an expert pyrographer.

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What I love about this video is that it gives you so many ideas. So much, in fact, you won’t have to struggle finding what to burn.

If you are looking for idea on woodburning finish, you will find the work by Classic Work quite helpful. The good thing is that the video is easy to follow.

Tips on wood burning finishs

Tips on picking out the right wood and finish to use on a wood burning project. Aye be careful what you put on it, and choose wisely what type of finish you'll use. Oil base is very durable, but it will yellow the tint of your piece. Water base is not a durable, but it will go on much clearer. Hope that helps

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This guide is very short. Even then, it is quite practical and packed with useful information you wouldn’t want to miss this for the world.

If you really feel so dumb because you are a beginner and have no idea where to start, you can always refer to a guide by Paul Cantu. 

Woodburning for Beginners! How to, Tutorial, and DIY! Step by Step Guide

If you're like me, you probably never have learned something from a vidja. Well my curious young squabblers, what I have in presentation thanks to my nephew Mordecai is a tutorial vidja on how to burn wood to create nice designs to gift to your deceased wife. Special thanks to Woody, the greatest of all time.

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In the video, Paul gives you some of the best ideas you have never seen or tried before. So you can add them to your knowledge base and try them thereafter.

Conclusion

If you have gone through these three videos carefully, you should have some wonderful ideas to get you started. And, if you need more information on woodburning, especially on how you can become a great artist, be sure to check out our homepage.