Intro to Wood Burning

May 10th

12:00 - 1:20 pm (PDT)

Presenter: Rachel Strauss of Wood Burn Corner

This is a beginner’s guide to the art of pyrography. We will cover everything from start to finish: safety, wood requirements + species, transferring, and burning techniques.

 

Supplies

You can follow along using the same design Rachel will be burning. Make sure to size the design to fit your wood slice before you hit print!

 

What else you need to start burning:

  • Wood Burning Machine (I will be using the Walnut Hollow Creative Wood Burner and their Versatool). Check out this blog post to see what burner is right for you. And join BURNERS class at 6pm PDT on May 10th.

  • Wood (Basswood is recommended but any natural raw wood surface will do. Check out this blog post what wood NOT to burn on).

  • Flow Nib (preferred for beginners)

  • Sand Paper

  • Graphite Paper

  • Embossing Tool or Pencil

  • Tape

  • Brass Brush (optional)

  • Watercolor (optional)

Please stay safe when burning! Check out this blog post for suggestions!

 
 

Presenter

Rachel Strauss

Rachel Strauss is an author, teacher, coach, and artist, and the mind behind Wood Burn Corner. She is the author of The Wood Burn Book and The Wood Burn Community Book of Templates, founder of Burn Club and Burn Club+, creator of the Burnt Challenges, Wood Burning Retreats, Wood Burning + Business Toolkits, and this EPIC Wood Burning Summit! She is a big believer in the power of community, and dedicates her time to helping others achieve their dreams. She lives in the SF Bay Area with her 3 kids, 2 dogs and 1 husband and is a retired ballerina, former registered nurse, leftie, and poppy enthusiast.