pyrography

[Kibbo123]

Having been turning for a couple of years or so, I am contemplating having a go at pyrography.

I make a lot of pots, bowls and platters. I have got a very nice piece of spalted Sycamore at the moment 10" x 2/12"x 4'.
I feel I want to enhance it a bit and thought of burning, but never had a go at this before. I was wondering if any one has got any tips or suggestions ? I also have a big seller of apples that have a knawed ( Have I spelt that right, it don't look right to me ) hole in them with a mouse sitting in the hole. Sells really well and I need to burn the mouse eyes/ears etc more clearly.

Would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions

 

[Steve Maskery]

Personally I think that pyrography is the work of the devil, but I do recognise that it is popular. I am part of a Community Workshop and every time we offer a course in pyrography it is a sellout.
We use the Peter Childs machines and they perform well.
I can't offer techniques, it's not my bag, but you may be interested in the work of our resident pyromaniac Mark:
https://www.facebook.com/mark.oconnor.39108
Good luck

 

[custard]

Personally I think that pyrography is the work of the devil

 

[powertools]

This thread may be of interest
learning-the-basics-of-pyrography-t72034.html

 

[MARK.B.]

Only burn wood on my log burner :wink: so cant help you there,but the word spelling you want is " gnawed "

 

[M P Hales]

I asked about "The Devils Work" sets for my daughter and got her the Peter Childs set.

Can't speak highly enough of it :!:

Only problem is being kicked out of workshop when she is "creating"

Martin

 

[glen2357]

Hi Kibbo,
Personally I use the Davan burner, tried the Peter Child's but Davan comes with ability to use two pens and, in my humble opinion, is better value

Try typing in Fat Parrot Woodart by Glen on Facebook for some of my pyrography and carvings - feel free to like and share the page!

Anyone know how to post a link on here ? !!! :shock:

Last try

https://www.facebook.com/fatparrotwoodart?ref=hl

And for pyrography

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 052&type=3

Steve, there's more pyromaniacs out here than you thought - it's surely the work of the Debil !

 

[woodaxed]

Personally I think that pyrography is the work of the devil, but I do recognise that it is popular. I am part of a Community Workshop and every time we offer a course in pyrography it is a sellout.
We use the Peter Childs machines and they perform well.
I can't offer techniques, it's not my bag, but you may be interested in the work of our resident pyromaniac Mark:
https://www.facebook.com/mark.oconnor.39108
Good luck

Just for you steve

 

[Steve Maskery]

Thank you.
S

 

[Kibbo123]

many thanks fella's . I will dig into it a bit more before I commit.
I was looking at the Axminster burner, but I will certainly take a look at the others.

And yes, The word I was looking for is ' KNAWED '. When you get to my age the ole' memory and spelling tends to drift. It's bloody long time since I was in school.

 

[joiner_sim]

Hi,
I have the cheap axminster wood burning pen and I am fairly happy with the results I get from it. I find beech good to work with, but sycamore is supposed to be the burners no1 choice. For a cheap price and entry level the pen is very good, in the future an upgrade to a variable heat machine is inevitable for those who are serious and wish to get different shades etc...... Search Google for pyrography forums online and you will see some true pieces of art. Although even some have been created with a standard single heat pen. I enjoy it as I don't have any home workshop space currently, but I am still learning and have recorded my progress on my own website if you have a look.
Hope that helps and feel free to PM me.