BURN STROKES and TIPS

Click on an image to open the corresponding blog.  The blog will have a free pattern (if available), video tutorial link (if available), and the written tutorial.

This blog covers the four basic burn strokes that I use in pyrography.  Basic Burn Strokes 

This blog explains how to use a shader.  It covers different things that impact your results.  It also briefly covers my four main burn strokes I use.  How to use the shader

This blog explains how to use a writer nib.  In fact, the Easter chick artwork shown was created using just a writer nib. 

The main purpose of the artwork is to help you get comfortable using a writer nib, and show you the some of the textures you can create using a writer nib.  Master the writing nib tutorial

This blog provides some tips to help you get smooth burn results.  It also covers how to fix a couple of problems.  Smooth Burn Results

 This blog explains how to create both uniform color and gradient color.  Gradient Color

Learn how to alter the color of burn strokes without adjusting the heat setting on your burner.   The information presented will give you better control of your burn results.  Control Burn Results

Circular Motion

This YouTube video tutorial, no blog, will explain circular motion.  It also provides examples on where I use it in my artwork.  Circular Motion

This tutorial shows how to use the zigzag burn stroke to create short fur texture.  The tutorial also explains how to alter or modify the burn to get different results.  For example, the tutorial will explain how to get light color versus really dark color.  Zigzag short fur tutorial