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Old 01-21-2006, 06:56 PM
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Finally got my Razortip cranked up and decided to try a quick pc. Found a nice pc of Birch plywood at Lowes. Fairly happy as I have never used any wood burning tools before.

Did learn that the tips make a world of difference. I started out with a very sharp knife edge tip making feathers in the head... Did not like the results. Switched to some more rounded tips.

Anyway, I most likely should have bought a book but heck, I am a man, why read the instructions when you can just jump in with both feet.

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Old 01-21-2006, 07:02 PM
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greg,


nicely done for your first pyro,im not an expert but keep on practicing you will only get better at it with time.


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Old 01-21-2006, 07:43 PM
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Nice job on burning the duck scene.
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Old 01-22-2006, 09:13 AM
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Great first burning. Like any new skill, experiment with things, tips, heats, materials and effects. Practice, practice, practice. It's fun isn't it!?

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Old 01-22-2006, 09:41 AM
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Good use of the wood grain too!
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Old 01-22-2006, 05:42 PM
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Hey Greg I love the duck wonderful first pyro and I know you'll do many more. It's like everything we do it's like Bob said practice, practice and more practice. Checkout the Pyrography and Wood burning forum for help and inspiration.
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Looks goood! It looks like the shadow duck has a halo above its head..
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Greg, looks like you made a good solid landing on both your feet! (Even though I'd recommend ALWAYS reading the instructions, but you won't probably listen any better to that advice than my sons do!! ) Excellant start though, we'll look forward to seeing more! Thanks for sharing! Deborah
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Good Job I Hope Mine Turns Out As Well.
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I like this, You have done a convincing job by using the grain to suggest ripples and break up the reflection
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