Exploring the art form of Pyrography with Brenda Wilkie – free tutorials and patterns
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
In this blog I will be doing a product review of Razertip’s cleaner / scraper tool. Razertip claims the “tool removes carbon buildup from most sharp Razertip tips quickly and easily. Prolongs tip life (compared to using abrasives).” It goes on to say that it can be used with one hand, and while the burner … Continue reading Razertip Cleaner / Scraper Tool product review
In this blog I will explain several different ways to create three dimensional letters; including one point perspective. At some point in time, it seems like all pyrography artists create signs, or add sayings to their artwork. My goal with this blog is to provide ideas that might help make your signs stand out or … Continue reading Wood Burning – How to draw 3D letters – pyrography tutorial
A few months back I was asked how to burn a straight line in pyrography. I gave them my standard answer, but that got me to thinking about whether or not this was the best way to do things. In this blog I’m am going to use a number of different mediums to see what … Continue reading Wood Burning – Burning Straight Lines pyrography tutorial
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
Have you ever thought about incorporating a laser into your pyrography business? Or maybe you have thought that a laser would be fun to use; a quick way to make gifts and home décor. I know I have, but I've never taken the plunge and bought one. Recently, Ortur contacted me and asked if I … Continue reading Ortur Laser Master 3 20 watt edition – Overview and Engraving Performance
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