Exploring the art form of Pyrography with Brenda Wilkie – free tutorials and patterns
In this blog I will be doing a review of Cherry Ferris’s book, The Art of Pyrography. Looking at the front cover, you might think that the artwork doesn’t look like traditional pyrography. I know I did. Cherry has freed herself from the limits of what is considered traditional. Instead, she explores ways to incorporate … Continue reading The Art of Pyrography by Cherry Ferris – book review
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 blog I’m going to review the ProStormer heat gun. I have always wanted something that could be used like an airbrush to quickly darken up areas in pyrography. When I saw Valarie of Drawing with Fire using it on her channel, I knew I had to get one to try. I will share with … Continue reading ProStormer Heat Gun for wood burning – product review
In blog I’m going to review the Goodcrafter professional pyrography tool 939D II. Goodcrafter contacted me to see if I would review their machine. Let me state right up front that I did not pay for the machine, but this review is my honest opinion based on my personal experiences. Let’s get started and see … Continue reading Goodcrafter Pyrography Machine Model 939D II – product review
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