Step 4: Variable-Temperature Wood Burning Tools
If you are using a variable temperature tool, please do several test burns to determine the maximum heat setting that you will want to use. Variable burners reach a far hotter temperature so you need to avoid the highest setting so not to scorch the leather surface.
For my variable tools I use either a loop pen tip or small ball tip to create the fine lines needed for this project.
Step 5: Fill in the Background Area
To create the stark white and black impression of the Mayan Hieroglyph use light pressure and a scrubbie stroke to fill in the background areas of each square.
Step 6: Outline the Design Elements
Using your wood burning tool in an upright hand position, work your tool tip over the design elements to create a thin, even black line.