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 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

The Easter chick artwork was created using just a writer nib.  The main purpose of the artwork is to help you get comfortable using a writer nib, and showcase how versatile it can be.  Master the writing nib tutorial

Zigzag burn stroke