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What is pyrography?
The art of woodburning patterns, pictures, or freelance
onto wood or any substance that will burn with a hand
tool resembling a soldering iron (I used one once to see
if it had the same effect) is called pyrography. It requires
a few special tools, a good deal of patience, a medium to
burn, a pattern to transfer onto the medium or freelance
art, and a good flat surface (oh, and a painters mask or
good ventilation) and you’re ready to begin.
Woodburning has been around since the pyramids and
has been practiced worldwide. Egyptians, African tribes,
Europeans, Hungarians, Argentineans, Native Americans,
and Americans have practiced this art form for centuries
in general. In fact, it was once the sole province of duck
and wood carvers. Today wood burners are being used
by virtually everyone and on almost any median including
wood (any), ivory, rubber, leather, gourds, cork, x-ray
film, eggshells, vellum, paper, leaves, and bone. I was
drawn to the art form the first time I saw a picture
burned onto wood. I love working with natural elements.
You can find some basic steps for the novice and a great
place to start if you want to learn this fun art form on
Woodburning Tips.
The art of woodburning patterns, pictures, or freelance
onto wood or any substance that will burn with a hand
tool resembling a soldering iron (I used one once to see
if it had the same effect) is called pyrography. It requires
a few special tools, a good deal of patience, a medium to
burn, a pattern to transfer onto the medium or freelance
art, and a good flat surface (oh, and a painters mask or
good ventilation) and you’re ready to begin.
Woodburning has been around since the pyramids and
has been practiced worldwide. Egyptians, African tribes,
Europeans, Hungarians, Argentineans, Native Americans,
and Americans have practiced this art form for centuries
in general. In fact, it was once the sole province of duck
and wood carvers. Today wood burners are being used
by virtually everyone and on almost any median including
wood (any), ivory, rubber, leather, gourds, cork, x-ray
film, eggshells, vellum, paper, leaves, and bone. I was
drawn to the art form the first time I saw a picture
burned onto wood. I love working with natural elements.
You can find some basic steps for the novice and a great
place to start if you want to learn this fun art form on
Woodburning Tips.