Pyrography 2018: Correction to Top Beginner’s Woodburners
We made a mistake. We listed the Detail Master 8421 Dagger woodburner as one of our top choices for beginners. Detail Master is no longer in business. We apologize for our mistake.
Tools & Tips
Pyro Basics
Our 2010 and 2012 Pyrography special issue magazines include comprehensive articles to help you get started or refresh the rules. Look for articles on building a basic pyrography kit, safety, cleaning your burning tips, and more. You can order either issue by visiting www.foxchapelpublishing.com. (The 2012 issue will be available March […]
The Tea Strainer Nib Cleaner
Check out this terrific video from Australian pyrographer and author Sue Walters. Instead of using an abrasive such as sandpaper, use a fine wire mesh, such as a tea strainer, to clean carbon and other buildup from your burning tips (or nibs).
Wood Burning Tips and Tricks
The speed of your stroke determines the darkness of your burned line. The burner tip should just caress the surface of your wood. A smooth, flowing stroke will create a light to medium burn. A slow stroke will create a darker burn. Keep the tip of your woodburner as clean […]
Protecting Woodburned Work
Woodburned projects will fade over time, more so when exposed to direct light. You need to protect your project without sacrificing the overall appearance of the burning. Deft semi-gloss or Krylon satin sprayed on work well. Brush-on varnishes, on the other hand, tend to be too think and generally add […]
Removing Carbon Buildup
Carbon buildup on the tip affects the temperature of the tip. Lora S. Irish’s website, www.carvingpatterns.com, has terrific woodburning tips and advises you to lay fine grit sandpaper on a glazed tile surface and quickly pull the tip across the paper. It not only removes the carbon, but also sharpens […]
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