How To Use Pyrography Tips
Nice pyrography sets will allow you to adjust the temperature of the pen.
How to use pyrography tips. Also known as woodburning pyrography is a fantastic technique for skilled sketchers to try their hand at a different mediumThe history of the craft dates back to the Egyptians and some. Just place the carbon paper face down on your wood your design on top and then trace over the design with a blunt tip. To remove black buildup rub the tip during use when encountering a lot of hot and dark results.
Think of it like a painter- There are so many paint brushes available and your ability to get the most out of your brushes grows with your skill set but you dont need the vast majority to create a beautiful painting. However it will produce impressive and clean results when used in wood burning. As the pen heats up youll press it against your material which then burns the wood and leaves black marks and designs.
MATERIALS FOR PYROGRAPHY The machine can be used on wood leather cork and certain plastics and fabrics. It is an age-old technique where a heated metal pen is used to burn wood and other materials leaving behind a decorative pattern. Rub the tips with the superfine sandpaper or emery cloth after the unit has cooled.
Wood The best wood to use is a hard white wood such as sycamore maple holly hornbeam or boxwood. As for the eraser you should opt for a white artists eraser. Depending on the brand of burner you are using your shading tip might look a little different but they all have the basic same functions.
To use the pyrography pen plug it into an electric source switch it on and let it heat up for a few minutes while resting on the holder. One of the posts describes the process but basically you can back trace the pattern onto your wood using carbon paper as your middle layer. Fixed-tip pens allow you to work with your fingers closer to your work surface giving you better control over fine work.
It is always advisable when using new wood types and new tools and tips to practice your techniques on a sample piece that has similar properties. Build up layers of colour from light to dark. So in the blog I will discuss how I use the shading tip in my pyrography.