Exploring the art form of Pyrography with Brenda Wilkie – free tutorials and patterns
In this tutorial I’m going to explain how to create this Nuthatch pyrography artwork. The nuthatch is the second installment of my Backyard Birds tutorial series. This particular nuthatch is a red breasted nuthatch; in case you were wondering. What I like about the backyard bird series is that the subject matter isn’t overly complex … Continue reading Nuthatch Bird Pyrography Tutorial wood burning
With Halloween quickly approaching I thought it would be a great idea to create a sign for the holiday. Not only is this project quick and easy to do, but it’s also quite colorful via the use of coloring crayons. This tutorial will explain how to create the pyrography Happy Halloween sign including how to … Continue reading Halloween Sign Pyrography & Crayon Tutorial wood burning
Todd is building a lap harp and wanted me to burn a Celtic knot design on the side. I drew up an idea and did a test burn so he could get a better idea of my interpretation of his idea. This tutorial blog will cover designing and burning the Celtic knot and rose I … Continue reading Celtic Knot and Rose Pyrography Tutorial wood burning
For many years I’ve been feeding the birds and my flock, so to speak, continues to grow. Sometimes I’m rather amazed at the number and variety of birds I get such as doves, chickadees, nuthatches, grosbeaks, woodpeckers, and jays to name a few. Since I’ve started the art of pyrography, Todd & I have … Continue reading Scrub Jay Pyrography Tutorial wood burning
I had been commissioned to burn an owl a while back, and I loved how the commission turned out. I liked it so much, that I had decided if the customer didn’t want it I’d be thrilled to keep it. I should state upfront that I love owls, so I tend to like almost anything featuring … Continue reading Eagle Owl Pyrography Art wood burning
I have a couple of raised planter beds that I grow veggies in and I have problems with my leafy lettuce disappearing. I originally suspected the deer were eating it, but nearby plants they adore remained untouched, so that pretty much ruled out the deer. Since entire leaves would be gone and I didn't see … Continue reading Garden Thief Squirrel Pyrography Art wood burning
This may surprise some people, but originally it was my husband Todd who was going to be the pyrography artist. bought a photography ‘how to’ DVD and I was watching part of it with him. At one point the photographer had a series of flower close-ups with dark backgrounds. I loved how they looked and … Continue reading Apple Blossoms flower Pyrography Tutorial wood burning