Articles by: rickparsons

White-tailed Deer Portrait

White-tailed Deer Portrait

Try your hand at woodburning with this scroll-and wood- burn project. Pyrography, or woodburning, can be as simple or as complex as you wish to make it. This combination of different techniques results in a wonderful conversation piece that is warm and inviting with a rustic flair. It is sure […]

by — October 11, 2010 — 0 comments — Techniques
Layered and Burned Squirrel Clock

Layered and Burned Squirrel Clock

Woodworkers have used pyrography to add details to their work for years. This project combines layered scrolling, shaping, and woodburning to create a realistic outdoor scene. Instead of backing the portrait with a traditional backing, we added a photograph Dave took. The clock is a work of art that combines […]

by — August 25, 2010 — 0 comments — Step-by-Step