Pyrography is an inexpensive and fun art that can really spice up your DIY projects.
Pyrography is the art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks applied from a heated object.
These are called solid-point burners and are similar in look and design to a soldering iron.
The longer you keep the pen in contact with the wood, the darker and more expansive the mark.
This shading effect is used to create a sense of depth and texture in the work.
A better option, though, would bepine boardsfrom your home center orlumber yard.
Give them a light sand and youll be ready to start burning.
Other popular woods for pyrography include basswood, butternut, mahogany, and walnut/birch plywoods.
Hardwoods that are lighter in color will provide more contrast and show greater detail.
Then use your pyrography pen and follow the pencil lines on the wood.
Pyrography onlineis a great resource with helpful forums and how-tos to get you started.
Photos byBuilt by Kids,Mary Ann Alberga,s3aphotography, andfizzee.
