Pyrography

Pyrography is the art of decorative burning.

It is NOT done with a laser, but each line is burnt with a hand held pyrography tool.

I first bought a cheap one that you can buy at most hardware shops, while that was good initially, I soon learnt that I wanted/needed something better. So I bought a more expensive machine that uses a wire tip to burn with.

So now I use the two different tools alternating with the different tips. The one pictured is great for larger areas and straight edging. Whilst the wire tip tool is better for the finer areas.


I have recently started using the pyrography tool to add some fine details on the wings of my carved birds instead of trying to carve fine lines.

Whilst you can burn most timber, some timber is better than others. it is just a matter of trial and error if you need to burn something that a customer wants you to decorate.

I  have also dabbled a little with painting after burning the timber. The came up really well and gave an interesting look once finished.

 

My first carving lesson was this boot.

The boot on the left was for reference

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Carving done on a gourd

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Tasmanian devil & Tasmanian tiger made to order

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Wooden horse head ornament on a grass background

Horse head on horse shoe made for a special big birthday

In memory pet portrait. Portrait done with pyrography and acrylics on plywood.

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Just some of the birds that I have carved and painted. The collection gets bigger every year as people request different birds

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A large free standing outdoor sign used as a blackboard.

I made my own blackboard paint & coloured it maroon. The scarf is material, everything else is painted wood.

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I painted a rose for mum in her favorite colour using pastels.

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One of many block stamps that I have carved.

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This flower panel was a design I found & loved. I also have a link to the making of it in the carving section of my page.

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I found an unusual piece of branch on the beach one day and decided to carve it looking like a hand

A pair of otters were requested for a wedding

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My first attempt at carving a Vizsla dog. It was also larger than what I was used to carving

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Jo-Jo the goat. Made to order, In loving memory

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I got interested in jointed bears and how they worked for a while

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One of my Christmas collections

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Another carved gourd.

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Another Christmas collection.

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A wooden hand carved ribbon.

I did this to see if I could get my head around all the twists and turns that needed to be done to achieve the right look.

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A pair of dinosaur Christmas decorations that I was asked to create & personalised.

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One of many chopping boards that I have carved in relief.

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