7 Things You Should NOT Burn for Pyrography

[@BurnSavvy]

Since a bunch of you messaged me and commented about using a gas mask, here’s a link to the mask I use. Coupon code SAVVY gets you a discount if decide to buy it: www.bearwood.com/gvs-organic-vapor-mask-half.html?aff=14

[@markkolmorgan7728]

I'm a huge recycling guy, and wanted to add a bit on the topic of pallets. Look for quality oak pallets, these are naturally weather resistant and are rarely chemical treated, sometimes you can find beautiful figure in the oak grain structure, fiddleback and feathercrotches, look for opal like iridescence in the grain as you turn it back and forth in direct sunlight. Great advice on NOT burning adhesives and chemical treatments, the particulate waste can be deadly. Native American wampum polishers have short lifespans due to the dust from the sea shells getting into their lungs. Good to have respiratory filter masks handy if you're making dust and smokes. Love your channel!

[@BurnSavvy]

Glad you’re enjoying it! And thanks for the tip 🙌🔥

[@shellypetrefski9045]

I am new to the pyrography and would like to say thank you for the informative videos that you have put out. ❤️

[@BurnSavvy]

So happy you are enjoying them! 🔥🙌

[@Fishy-with-spaghetti]

I was talking to a tradesman and asked him “is there a way to tell if pallets are treated?” He said “put water on it and if the water bubbles up then it is treated but if it’s not and it absorbs then you’re good.” Idk how well that will work but I hope this helps

[@BurnSavvy]

That’s a great tip! That makes a lot of sense. I’ll definitely try that in the future

[@nathansizemore7334]

I didn’t expect clipboards, and I didn’t know about the leather&chrome thing. Interesting. Thanks Jannie L! You’ve saved me from a headache-literally.

[@BurnSavvy]

With all the curious pyros who keep asking, I thought I should put this out there. Glad you found it helpful!

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

I like these video series. Thanks. The whole key problem is breathing in the fumes. So this left me to consider that if you really need/ want to burn the ban list, do it outdoors, maybe with a fan carrying fumes away from you or wearing a mask... or whatever frees you from the fumes factor. ??? That's my guess/take on it.

[@BurnSavvy]

That’s definitely a good take on it too. I have had times when I had to burn some things that weren’t healthy to burn and that’s exactly what I did - opened the windows, used a fume filter fan, and a P95 gas mask rated for chemicals, fumes and particles. Just got to make sure you take those measures to take care of yourself 🙌😬

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

@@BurnSavvy Very helpful info. Thanks.

[@BurnSavvy]

Happy to help!

[@Naeaira]

Thank you so much for sharing your tips!!!

[@BurnSavvy]

Happy to help 🙌🔥

[@OpalSea]

Appreciate this so much!! So many new teems

[@BurnSavvy]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙌🔥

[@lynczapla]

Thank you! So very informative!!!

[@BurnSavvy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@demianamary3914]

I LOVE YOU. Thank you so much.

[@BurnSavvy]

😂 happy to help!

[@thewholeworldiswatching]

How about Bamboo? I picked up a couple cheap bamboo cutting boards to burn, only to find out that bamboo is often used with food-safe glue or resin.

[@BurnSavvy]

It’s definitely on my spit list… it’s a pain to burn. 😂

[@meredithr9824]

What about porch wood? I assume it would be like pallet wood.

[@BurnSavvy]

Yep. I would avoid treated wood, and porch wood is typically treated.

[@patrickhickey4047]

Is suede generally ok to burn? I have a piece of artminds brand "genuine leather." The back side of the label says it is suede, and beige. There is no further description. I think "beige" in this context means undyed, probably.

[@BurnSavvy]

Good question. Being beige and not “natural” or “raw” there’s a chance it could go either way… so it’s your call. But if you’re going to burn it, I would recommend doing it outside and using a mask just to be on the safe side.

[@catherinebroussard4126]

Can you recommend what hats i can burn? What material is ok to burn

[@BurnSavvy]

Generally cotton fabric is a good material to burn (like denim, or canvas totes, etc). You can burn wool also. There are mixed reviews about felt, but it is commonly burned too. Generally you want to avoid anything that "melts" instead of "toasts". Hope that gives you some ideas!

[@rolandoaguilar2184]

is it OK if you use a respirator specific for chemicals?

[@BurnSavvy]

As far as I know yes, but just take note of how you’re feeling

[@BurnSavvy]

Had a few people ask, so here’s the mask I use and code SAVVY gets you a discount if decide to get it: www.bearwood.com/gvs-organic-vapor-mask-half.html?aff=14

[@jimross13]

I have been using cheap dollar store art canvases... I have no clue what it is made off but it gave me a sore throat. Yeah I know, I was dumb and didn't wear a mask. I bought a 3M mask and goggles... now I'm thinking it's not a good idea at all. I really don't know what wood to get as I want the boards to have the box like style of the ones I've been using. I'm confused.

[@BurnSavvy]

Are you talking about fabric canvases or wood canvases? If it is fabric, then the canvas itself is burnable, but not the white gesso paint that most are covered with. I typically buy birch or basswood canvases on Amazon. You can also get them in pine, but I don’t enjoy that. Here’s a link to some that I enjoy. amzn.to/3HmuDLk

[@fayyaadhsayedhassan2601]

What about Masonite I'm just using to practice though for now,aa,I'm just getting into pyrography, thanks for all your content going through it slowly

[@frogsoda]

Masonite is a resin based wood, Probably wouldn't want to burn it.

[@BurnSavvy]

From what I understand, it’s mostly made with glues and resins. But I’ve read that some are made with heat and steam, so I think it would depend on how it was made. If in doubt, I wouldn’t.

[@fayyaadhsayedhassan2601]

Thanks I noticed I do get a headache when using this now only even with ventilation as um doing do outside, so will stop with this,but I was cheap as I am just using to practice

[@frogsoda]

@@fayyaadhsayedhassan2601 Try to find a cabinet shop nearby. And ask them for scraps. Usually they'll give you a bunch of stuff for free just to get rid of it. They have boxes of it.

[@BurnSavvy]

Good suggestion!

[@JessicaSmith-it8so]

Is it safe to burn Alder wood?

[@BurnSavvy]

Yes it is. I haven’t burned it yet, but I have a piece waiting on my shelf 🔥👍

[@scottbullock7065]

Can black leather be burned? Like motorcycle leather jackets/vests or leather hats?

[@BurnSavvy]

Great question, depends on how it was treated. See if you can find out if they used natural plant based dyes. If that’s what they used, then you are safe. My guess is they didn’t, in which case burning would create yucky fumes. People who burn it anyway should use lots of ventilation and a P95 mask

[@scottbullock7065]

@@BurnSavvy Thanks! I like your videos! 😊😊 I just picked up pyrography as a hobby, but I'm already thinking about upgrading my equipment so I can start making some money from it. I just have a super basic starter kit, but I've already good feedback on what I've done. Can I post pics of my work here?

[@kathleenkirchoff9223]

@@BurnSavvy As a art teacher who dabbled many types of media, i have found if it has rich beautiful colors it's probably toxic. especially in ceramics and metalsmithing. Think poison dart frogs. For my young students I am careful, for my own art I am risky.

[@stephenrhodes8310]

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[@BurnSavvy]

🙌🔥

[@iyeetsecurity922]

*Well, I'll let my roommate know that you didn't say anything about his cat.*

[@BurnSavvy]

😂 oh dear

[@BonelessBBQnugs]

I’m looking for a 1’x1’ square craft board maybe an inch thick. Do I look for naturally strong wood board and cut 1 foot by 1 foot or man-made particle-board/ply wood. I’m looking for strength in my application and that it won’t warp under humid conditions and what not.

[@BurnSavvy]

I’m not an expert in wood strength, so you should look that up separately. If it turns out, you need to use a man-made something, then I would put a wood veneer on it before you burn. Then just make sure you don’t burn through the veneer. Good luck!

[@BonelessBBQnugs]

@@BurnSavvy thank you, the wood veneer is a great idea actually. Take care now:)