First Pyrography Project – 11 – Tracing the Pattern
TRANSFERRING THE PATTERN Tracing supplies #2 to #6 soft graphite pencils colored ink pen graphite paper ruler t-square transparent tape or painters tape There are two methods of transferring the…
First Pyrography Project – 10 – Sanding
GRAIN DIRECTION The direction of the wood grain for your pyrography blanks is determined by the direction in which the slab was cut from the original log. A tree adds…
First Pyrography Project – 9 – Cleaning Tips
CLEANING YOUR TIPS The best burned strokes are made with a clean, bright tip. As you burn the tips of your pens will begin to collect resin residue from the…
First Pyrography Project – 8 – Supplies
GENERAL KIT SUPPLIES white artist eraser gum eraser architect's eraser pad transparent tape low-tack painters tape dusting brush old tooth brush assorted soft painting brushes ceramic tile or wood palette…
First Pyrography Project – 7 – Media
WOOD BURNING MEDIA Any natural surface can be used for pyrography including wood, gourds, paper mache, cotton and linen cloth, watercolor paper, and vegetable tanned leather. Avoid any material that…