Burning on leather

pat hyndman · #31 10-07-2007, 05:29 PM

O Ive been hooked from the first day that I tried burning ,I'll post some of my other burns later on as my files are to big for your site , most are from wood carving patterns ,( Irish I think)husband never did get round to carving them. Pat

Woodartist · #32 10-07-2007, 07:58 PM

It only took me one time to try burning and really like it. However it took me a few years to where I did decent work and learned decent shading

The first time I tried leather it didn't go very well, but after a few attempts I got to where I liked it.

Susan's patterns are really good to use for burning I have seen some great results from them.

There are several free programs to reduce the size of your image files, if you don't have one. Using a PC?

Lindy · #33 10-08-2007, 01:58 AM

Pat - very nice job! I love the look of the frame you used as well! I look forward to seeing more of your work as well.

I've found with the leather that I don't really mind the smell of the leather burning - I tend to use the lowest temperature that I can to get what I'm looking for. I really enjoy trying different substrates for burning and I really haven't found one I don't like - I guess that's the addiction talking!

Pyrographer · #34 10-08-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pat hyndman

sent this before but it seem's to have got lost.I,am looking for the E Mail address of saral wax free graphite paper , I tried to mail them but the mail got sent back . so if anyone could help me out thatn would be so nice. looking for suplys in the UK. ( Scotland just to cut it short?)
thank you all so much, Pat

I know I emailed you some info but if you still can find it let me know. The owner of Saral does not respond to emails (not sure why he even bothers posting an email address on his site

) so you would have to call him.

He also does not sell direct to retail customers or dealers but he might be able to refer you to a dealer in the UK. If you can't find one please let me know. I do sell it but it certainly would be cheaper if you could find a local dealer.

Nedra

pat hyndman · #35 10-08-2007, 11:43 AM

Hi Nadra thanks for the offer I eill keep it in mind I will keep looking for the paper as I think that I have plenty of paper for now . thank you . Pat

achaundy · #36 10-08-2007, 05:47 PM

Suzan the stylus should work better, or a fine point ball point pen. You want to have your leather a little damp when your are transferring your pattern.It will show up just fine when it's dry. Skip

pat hyndman · #37 10-08-2007, 06:18 PM

Well try No5 this is the last time ?? this is a burn that I did about 6 mts ago table was for the dump not any more ( as you can see I like chickens). Pat[ATTACH]

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pat hyndman · #38 10-08-2007, 06:41 PM

Can you help me? when you wet your leather do you still use your graphite as well in the transfer or just go over the pattern that you are useing , It may sound a daft Q but if you use graphite won't all the ink smuge with the wet leather ,hope you don't mind me asking. Pat

achaundy · #39 10-08-2007, 08:38 PM

Pat I received your message, you should have received my reply.
Skip

Hiloboy · #40 10-15-2007, 02:51 PM

what types of finishies have you found that work best after burning on leather? maybe for notebooks or stuff that get handled a lot. any ideas would help.