Exploring the art form of Pyrography with Brenda Wilkie – free tutorials and patterns
Beginner level project
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
In this tutorial I’m going to explain how to build a cradled board. Cradled boards are thin pieces of wood that have a wooden support base. Most of the cradled boards I’ve seen for sale are made with birch plywood on the top and pine wood for the support base. The wonderful thing about making … Continue reading Wood Burning – Build a Cradled Board – pyrography tutorial