Exploring the art form of Pyrography with Brenda Wilkie – free tutorials and patterns
In this tutorial I’m going to explain how to transform regular highly reflective glass into matte glass. While there are a couple of things to be aware of, I think you’ll be surprised at how quick and easy it is to do. Most of the time I do not frame my artwork, but the skull … Continue reading Wood Burning – DIY Matte Glass tutorial
In this tutorial I’m going to explain how to create straight hair as viewed from the front of the face. Creating realistic hair can seem a little overwhelming. My goal is to show you how to breakdown the hair into smaller sections that make it much easier to replicate. Before we get started, I want … Continue reading Wood Burning – Straight Hair front view – pyrography tutorial
In this blog I’m going to talk about the last thing we do with our finished artwork; hang it on the wall. This blog will cover the different types of hangers I use. I will also explain when and why I use a particular hanger. Click on the image to the left to watch a … Continue reading Wood Burning – Hanging Artwork – types of hangers and when I use them
In this blog I will be testing a torch and a heat gun to compare the advantages and disadvantages of each. I did a review of the heat gun this past summer, and since then I kept wondering which one is the best to use. I spent some time thinking up different ways to test … Continue reading Wood Burning – Torch vs Heat Gun comparison
In this tutorial blog I’m going to explain how to create some festive holiday decorations using small white pumpkins. Real pumpkins. I created three different designs and accented the designs with colorful metallic paint. Not only is this is a super easy project that you can customize to your preferences, but it is also a … Continue reading Wood Burning – Holiday Pumpkins fall decorations – pyrography tutorial (super easy)
I often get asked if I adjust the heat setting on my burner when I do pyrography. The answer is no. I am a set it and forget it type of person. To accommodate this, I have other ways I use to control and alter the burn results. In this blog I will explain the … Continue reading Wood Burning – Controlling Your Burn Results – pyrography tutorial
In this blog I’m going to explain how to make a metal shield. The shields are lightweight and flexible, and they can block areas of the wood from turning color when using a torch or heat gun. They can be made in under an hour, and the design possibilities are limitless. Todd has made me … Continue reading Wood Burning – DIY Metal Shield for torch or heat gun work