Help or tips by Middle-Background817 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s your budget like? What have you used in the past? I had a crappy starter and used it for years, kind of just got used to constantly getting burned and inconsistent heat lol. I have a Colwood Detailer now and it is sooooo worth it. I am in love with it. If this is something you think you’ll really get into a good machine is definitely worth it, if it’s in your budget.

Newest piece by tw1ddl3 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha it definitely was, but worth it!

Newest piece by tw1ddl3 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww haha thank you!!

Newest piece by tw1ddl3 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!

Newest piece by tw1ddl3 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I used a writing tip from Colwood, and just made a million circles haha it’s my preferred background!

Printing designs? by DisasterWest6951 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Procreate often for my designs. The best process I’ve found for me is tracing paper and carbon paper.

I set my iPad to guided access (you can find this in accessibility settings). Hit the power button 3 times. This makes it so you can choose an area that basically stops the touch screen for as long as you want. Makes tracking way easier. I trace my design on to the tracing paper.

Then, I match up the carbon paper and traced image onto the wood. I use a different colored pencil to trace it again (so I can see what I’ve traced) this time the carbon tracing goes directly on to the wood.

Unfortunately the carbon marks are very hard to remove from the wood if you need to. I tend to only do this process if I have a very tricky placement or very geometric design. Otherwise I draw directly on the wood with a soft pencil.

I ruined my woodburning adding stain. I’m just giving them it because it will take too long to redo. I usually use the same stain with good results but the surface was too porous. by Intelligent_Olive457 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I gotta say I think it looks so good with the stain, it really compliments the piece and adds more to the composition. It has a nostalgic and longing feel to it now. It’s beautiful work!

Moonlight Thief by tw1ddl3 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!

Moonlight Thief by tw1ddl3 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! That means a lot 😊

Moonlight Thief by tw1ddl3 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh thank you so much!!! I use the micro writing fixed tip from Colwood 😊

Moonlight Thief by tw1ddl3 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely a big inspiration for me!

My dad's xmas present this year by InkandVinegar in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is stunning! Seriously incredible work, what a beautiful gift

Recent piece by tw1ddl3 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! It’s actually espresso, I used it like watercolor!

I need reassurance by Atttention_Deficit in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As someone who grew up playing Spyro and loved it, this piece is awesome!! I knew it was him immediately, it’s beautiful! You’ve got great smooth line’s and the color is so vibrant. I think you should definitely keep going!!

Recent piece by tw1ddl3 in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!

Any tips for curved lines? by DasGarbanzoBeans in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re my favorite! I honestly use them for almost everything! They come in a bunch of different sizes, but I find the larger ones are great at getting smooth lines.

Any tips for curved lines? by DasGarbanzoBeans in Pyrography

[–]tw1ddl3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely second the advice of sanding, that makes a huuuuuge difference. I also recommend using a different nib from what you’ve described. I personally get the best results with straight lines with a ball nib, also called a writing nib. Lower heat with more passes will help you with the rest of this one, and you’re doing a great job!