Wow Susan, I agree, that is an awesome design, beautiful, just beautiful!!
I know you're right about the temperature being too high. I'm burning basewood, so I know it's not the sap being a problem. I'm actually using the woodburner to 'carve' detail into Santas beard or burn hair patterns on an animal. It (almost) doesn't matter how 'burnt' it looks, since I'm going to be painting it. Hmmmm, wonder since I'm so 'heavy handed' on the woodburner if I could ever do something as delicate as what you do. I doubt it, better stick to carving!
Hey Colin, that '49 Chevy was a 'classic' by the time we were dating!

Callynne