Son with deer

Pyrographer · #11 03-20-2007, 10:43 AM

outstanding job. Your son should love it.

Nedra

Lindy · #12 03-22-2007, 05:28 PM

Hi Greg,

Nice job!

for you - what type of burner are you using? Pyrography doesn't fade like paint and if you use wax to seal the wood it should remain in good shape. I like to use clear Briwax. I find that it brings out the colour of the wood and warms the entire work. If you like there are some tinted Briwaxes as well which can give your work a whole different look.

I'm looking forward to seeing your next project. So are you hooked yet?

Lindy

GeorgiaCarver · #13 03-23-2007, 05:12 PM

Thanks for the kind words. I am using a Razortip burner. Thanks for the tip on the wax sounds like a good idea!

I do enjoy pyro, I am sure I will do more in the near future :>)

Greg

Pyrographer · #14 03-27-2007, 09:58 AM

Hi Greg, sorry I'm late responding. It's been a busy time packing, etc for our move.

It turned out great and I'm so glad you like the new pens.

One thing I tell people is to make sure when they display their burnings not to put it near a window, flourescent lights or direct sunlight. It will preserve the burning.

Some things that help prevent fading: burn darker than you want it when it's finished and burn in layers to darken rather than cranking up the temperature to burn dark in one shot. Some people have a tendency to burn light and the burnings end up fading faster (I found this out the hard way when I first started burning). While it looks nice and soft, it also fades faster. Burning in layers and dark helps prevent fading.

Nedra

Mottles · #15 03-31-2007, 12:58 AM

Hi Greg, nice to see this one finished. You had a lot to deal with figure, deer, truck and landscape and you handle them all well. What's next?
Kathy