Wood burning tips

My students often ask what wood burning pen tips they should get. So I created a guide to wire nib shopping to help them and pyros like you!

Learn the 7 things I wish I knew before I started woodburning. Here's a quick guide to wood burning for beginners

We share our top tips for using a scorch pen marker. This versatile pyrography marker can bring your artwork to life on wood, fabric, leather, and more.

Sanding, like it or hate it, is a part of being a wood burning artist. Sanding your wood before and after you burn can make your entire piece and your burn lines crisper. A smooth wood surface will help you create a smoother, better burn. It is worth the time it takes to make it smooth, trust us.

We are going to practice wood burning shading techniques with a piece of scrap wood and a tonal value cheat sheet. First, let's grab our...

If you’ve never used wood-burning paste before, (like me) I thought I’d share what I learned making this Easter bunny with his scorched bottom.

Pyrography comes from the Greek word “pyro” meaning fire and “graphy” meaning writing. Today, many woodworkers, woodturners, and hobbyist are using pyrography or woodburning to provide surface enhancements to their work. This might include detailing the rim on a bowl, adding Native American symbols, or creating textures and patterns on a piece. Many people combine wood burning with carving, coloring,…

Woodburning Tutorials and Inspiration To Try - lots of creative ideas using a woodburning pen.

Trying out any new hobby feels a little bit scary, especially when it comes to handling hot tools. You don’t want to mess things up, and you definitely don’t want to get hurt, which is why you must do your research beforehand. One of the most important wood-burning basics is to start by gathering all of your supplies and becoming familiar with your tools. When we understand how something works, we can accomplish so much more with it.