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Make Your Own Wood Burned Garland for Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly, and we’re feeling the love (and craftiness) of the season. In this blog post, we’re teaching you how to use... -
How to Wood Burn a Holiday Spoon for Christmas
Christmas is only a few weeks away and the craft ideas are flowing endlessly now. Whether you’re finishing up last-minute gifts, or simply creati... -
5 DIY Christmas Ornaments that You Can Burn
Christmas is quickly approaching and if you’re like most people, you’re probably looking for all the ways to decorate your home. But, have you tr... -
DIY Gift Ideas for the Pet Lovers in Your Life
There’s nothing quite like a handmade gift, especially when it’s centered around a passion in life. And pets are a passion! So, for the people i... -
Wood Burn Your Own Holiday Cutting Board
Believe it or not, the 2021 holiday season is right around the corner! Now is the best time to start preparing your home decor for family gatheri... -
Can you Burn Painted Wood with the Scorch Marker?
When it comes to pyrography, not all wood is created equally. In fact, there are even some woods that you should avoid burning altogether. Not o... -
3 Simple Tips to Improve Your Wood-Burning Technique
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Solid Point Burner
The solid point “craft-style” burners are extremely popular amongst beginners to pyrography, especially because they are easier to grip and heat to a pre-adjusted temperature.
Solid point pens also tend to be more affordable and easiest to transport, as all parts are included in the pen itself.
Some of these craft-style burning pens even come with a heat shield to protect your hand from getting too hot.
Solid point pens do require quite a bit of patience though, as they can take quite a while to heat up, cool down, and burn the wood altogether.
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Wire-nib Wood Burner
Because they offer much more control and tend to be a bit pricier, wire-nib wood burning tools are commonly chosen by seasoned pyrographers.
These tools are much smaller, making it easier to hold them for longer periods of time, and also provide lots of control over the temperature.
Wire-nib wood-burning pens come with their own learning curve though, and are difficult to transport, so these are not typically recommended for the beginner.
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Wood Burning Marker
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Top Wood Burning Tips for the Whole Family
Many have never considered starting a wood burning creation together, simply because the idea feels intimidating.
However, lots of today’s wood burning tools are easier than ever to use and friendly for even the youngest creatives.
Today, we’re going to be discussing some of the top wood burning tips for the whole family, staying safe while wood-burning, and ways to perfect your technique and get the look you desire.
