In this tutorial I’m going to explain how to create a moonlit tree scene. This is a beginner friendly project that is fun to do. You only need a writer pen tip, a shader, a skew tip, and some embossing tools. Embossing tools are also called tracing styluses. The embossing tools are the key to creating … Continue reading Wood Burning for beginners – Moonlit Tree scene pyrography tutorial
How Wood Finishes Age (2024)
Back in 2018 I created a test panel for wood finishes because I wanted to see how the different finishes aged over time. It’s been 6 years since I created the test panel, and in this blog we will examine how the different finishes are aging. Also, I will cover some pros and cons for … Continue reading How Wood Finishes Age (2024)
Wood Burning : Long-haired Rabbit with Black fur pyrography tutorial
In this tutorial I’m going to explain how to create long-haired black rabbit. The techniques used to create the clumps or locks of fur can be applied to any animal with longer fur. This includes humans with long hair. At first this project might seem a little intimidating, but I think once things are broken … Continue reading Wood Burning : Long-haired Rabbit with Black fur pyrography tutorial
Wood Burning for beginners – ICICLE pyrography tutorial
In this tutorial I’m going to explain how to create a simple icicle. Some of you might think this looks a bit intimidating, but it’s actually a beginner friendly project. The background is probably the hardest part of this artwork. It was also the most time-consuming part. Whereas the icicle was pretty quick and fairly … Continue reading Wood Burning for beginners – ICICLE pyrography tutorial
Wood Burning – The Jungle pyrography tutorial
In this blog I’m going to briefly explain how to create The Jungle artwork. This is fun projects because of the variety of textures it has. Plus, the subject matter is a little different. This will not be an in-depth tutorial because I didn’t feel like it. I do include a few pictures with explanations, … Continue reading Wood Burning – The Jungle pyrography tutorial
Thank You for a great 2023
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for a great 2023! Having a website and a YouTube channel has been challenging, but also a lot of fun. One of my favorite things I started on my YouTube channel is a video featuring artwork created by readers of my blogs and viewers of … Continue reading Thank You for a great 2023
Pyrography Handset Comparison: Burnmaster, Colwood, Optima, Razertip
In this blog I will be comparing handsets from different manufacturers to see how they perform. My goal isn’t to declare a best handset, but instead it is to provide information that might help you decide which brand is the best fit for you. This blog does not cover burners; just the handsets. Keep in … Continue reading Pyrography Handset Comparison: Burnmaster, Colwood, Optima, Razertip