[Pyrographer]

Hi Mel, great first burning. Nice subtle shading and good use of color.

For a final finish I use a polyacrylic satin brush on like Kathy but I prefer General Finish rather than Minwax products for my art work and my chip carvings. Just personal preference. I use 3 coats following the instructions on the can. The general finish products are available at most woodcarving and woodcraft stores such as Woodcraft. Minwax of course is available at Home Depot and Lowes.
Nedra

[MelNM]

Thanks guys, The colored pencils I used were Prismacolor pencils, something the daughter reccomended.

Kathy not sure what I'll do next I have an Elk Picture I have been eyeing, also thinking of doing one off a picture of my dogs. I need more time, thats what my main problem is. I like to care and woodburn both, maybe I'll integrate the two.
Mel

[brian bailey]

I like playing with colored pencils.

If you dip them into a little bit of mineral spirits as your drawing its almost like painting.

Here's a scene I did with Prismacolor pencils.

It was done from a picture I took while on a motorcycle trip in the state of Wyoming. Route 16 just west of Ten Sleep.

[GILLY]

Neat drawing. I have a set of water color pencils, I never thought of trying them on wood......good idea.

[brian bailey]

GILLY,

I'd be interested in hearing how the watercolor pencils work on wood.

I'm currently working on a carving that I'm going to dry brush some watercolor from tubes on to it.

The pencils I have are wax based and the mineral spirits act as a solvent.

[GILLY]

This is the set I have, I cut and pasted the catalogue description. I have'nt tried them on wood yet, but they make real nice drawings, just take a clean water soaked brush and lightly blend your colors for that watercolor look. Here's the link http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page...t=2,2180,44641



"Faber-Castell studio-grade pencil sets are excellent quality — the high-grade pigment yields strong and vibrant colors for drawing and sketching on paper, wood and fabric. The leads have good water solubility, but are still tough. For a watercolor effect, either draw on damp paper or run a wet brush over the drawing to blend colors (pencils are not dipped in water). The shaft of the pencil is triangular in shape with grip dots for better grip and comfort.
A suitable gift for almost all ages (3+), for general artwork, landscape design, homemade birthday or Christmas cards, etc. Available in attractive tins of 12, 24, or 36 colors.
Made in Germany. "

[Pyrographer]

I have used water color pencils on wood and they work fine. I prefer oil or clay-based pencils but all work on wood just fine. One of the best places to buy things such as this in the US is www.dickblick.com. Their prices are the best around. We have some clay and oil pencils left in stock but are discontinuing them.

Walnut Hollow pencils are oil based and are actually made by Prismacolor but they don't have the complete line of colors that Prismacolor offers. You can use oil based pencils straight or you can blend them with q-tip and a product called Turpin. This medium liquifies the pencils and it is more like an oil paint.

Personally I don't use color very often but when I do it's oil pencils or clay-based. I've tried all the pencils but prefer those. I do also use acrylic paint on rare occasions as well.

Best thing is to get a variety of pencils (perhaps a few of each) and experiment on a piece of wood to see what it's like and which you prefer.

Nedra

[squbrigg]

Nice work Mel.....careful , those things can become addictive! They are fun to do and provide a great way of expressing your creativity.

Bob

[Mottles]

Nice drawing and color work Bailey, reminds me of the Sedona redrocks we have not far from us.
I haven'nt used colored pencils on wood or gourds yet. I have a nice prisma set I've used in paintings.
Thanks for the info.
Kathy

[Mottles]

Nedra & Gilly, I have a small set of the oil pencils but haven't used them yet. I bought them for adding color to gourds. I think brushing with oil paints on wood is what I'd enjoy and adding just a touch of color along with the wood stains. I also have a large set of oil pastels that I would think would work really well. hummmm something else to try it's never ending, and thank goodness that's so. LOL
If any of you try these different mediums on wood please post your images.
Kathy