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How to transfer a pattern to wood using ironing technique ?

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An important step for any pyrography creation process is the copying of the pattern to the wood i use the simple carbon / graphite copying technique but how about other techniques? in this video the pyrographer uses a very easy technique to transfer his pattern from paper to wood simply by ironing the paper with its face down to the wood the good thing about it that the full details are copied which will make the burning step more and more easy yet some pyrographers may find it less appealing since they need more room for their talent to be expressed and added to the original patter however it so nice and easy especially for beginners enjoy it

What do you like best about pyrography / woodburning?

I dont know exactly what is so attractive about pyrography for me. I feel so passionate about this hoppy May be its simplicity ?! Could be.. I think its idea!? Burning the wood to get an artistic piece May be.. How about you? What makes this hoppy an interest for you?

How can Wooden Kitchen Spoons be more beautiful!

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The Cottage Watch spoon is considered as the signature piece for many Pyrography artists What is the designs to be burned to this small area? What is the techniques to be followed on this type of wooden pieces? What is the best burner to be applied to this wooden piece? The common patterns to be burned are leaves, flowers and plant drawings in general This is quite suitable for the small area for the wooden spoon rather than animals and Landscapes. Generaly these relatively small drawings need special techniques to handle thier small sizes And managing the curves within these patterns. The Nipsburner has a very nice device that can be used in creating these nice patterns starting from 99$  http://www.nibsburner.com/ In the following video an expert pyrographer demonstrate all this very simply I recommend you to subscribe to his youtube channel  http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuq-

How to copy calligraphy to wood using pyrography / wood burning art

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Arabic or Islamic Calligraphy is an ancient art that is highly related to the Quran (God's Holy book of Islam ) since it is the mean of transmission of Quran Quran is the main engine behind the evolution of the Arabic language in general and Calligraphy in particular. Pyrography is a prehistory art according to  Pyrographer Robert Boyer hypothesises . it comes from the Greek words Pur & Graphos , meaning Fire & writing. it was practiced by Ancient Egyptians and Africans, even among the Chinese people during the Han dynasty long ago. This video shows how you can mix these two famous arts ; Arabic calligraphy, and pyrography , to create a new piece of art on wood. it easy and you can make it yourself you can Download a Free copy of Quick Guide for wood burning / Pyrography Art from www.SmilingWood.com

How to draw an eagle's head using pyrography

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It is always a challenge to have a feather like effect using pyrography. In this piece i applied a very easy way to have this feather like effect Simply i divided the head into arcs Then i applied patient tiny strokes using the wood burner inside each arc The intenisty of the strokes increases in dark areas as in the area directly below the mouth and are light at the brighter ones as in the areas beside the eyes You will need just time and patience to have a similar piece Please comment about this If you are interested Please download your Free copy of Quick 7 pages guide for pyrography / wood burning at www.SmilingWood.com