Adding Colour to Wood Burning | Monarch Butterfly | Pyrography with Water Colour Pencils

A time-lapse art video of me wood burning a picture of a monarch butterfly. I also added colour to the burning with water colour pencils.
The burner I use is a Razertip SS-D10:
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The music in this video is from Epidemic Sound.
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[@itsmelaura1533]

Both are beautiful. I love your shading skills! You are very talented. Thank you for making the video and sharing your skills.

[@Lothar445]

Sometimes it's very easy to forget that you're actually wood-burning instead of just colouring things in black, your lines are always so smooth. Loved the colour on the flower petals especially, very nice contrasts!

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you 😊

[@aprilporcellini3097]

i love the coloring brings life to it with the shaded burning

[@carlcotton1753]

loved the color!

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks!

[@adamsamford3072]

Nice thought with the color. I think it really made the burning pop. I'm going to try this and see how it turns out. Thank you for the idea.

[@anitaperkins1005]

With color! Very Nice!!!

[@csmith508]

with color...Looks great

[@Shrnbakr333]

Wow. I've been looking at this picture for a long time to Woodburn. Thank you! It looks awesome. Now I'm going to have to do it too.

[@timlewis3583]

Color all the way

[@mozart369]

I really love your work. I would have to say as much as I like the original wood burn piece the color really brings it to life. So my fav is the colored one.

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you 😊 I am starting to really like adding colour to my burnings.

[@KDavison1228]

Gorgeous, esp with the color!

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you! 🙂

[@breinasmith1797]

ALL HANDS DOWN WOW✨

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you 😊

[@lindajohansson6357]

I think you are very talented with wood burning. I just recently got interested in this. Hope to see some more from you.

[@JulieAllanArt]

Beautiful! I love it both ways but I think the coloured version is my favourite. ♥

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks! 😊 I agree, I like the colour better

[@artmadebydi]

With color and it turned out fantastic

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks! 😊

[@MsMARGI]

Preciosa!!! Me gusta con color, es un trabajo muy completo y elegante 🥰

[@hayanmiso]

beautiful~

[@garypostell5268]

BEAUTIFUL

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@noeliaklenk3128]

Both!

[@lloydbannister8062]

I loved it both ways with and with out sorry

[@dicktheplumber2]

...Thank you, Sarah, great tutorial...

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks :) glad you liked it

[@fit2fiddle2]

Beautiful work!

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@crouchvalewoodcraft]

Just discovered your channel. I really love this, the end result is stunning.

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you 😊

[@lloydbannister8062]

Great thank you and keep up the awsome work

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks! :)

[@excitedeevee3138]

I think the white spots on the butterfly was a great choice. I like this one better with the colors, and how you can still tell it is a burning. I was also confused about the mysterious pencil crayons.

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks! 😊 I really tried to make sure the colour didn’t overwhelm the burning, so I’m glad it worked out. And I’m glad I explained it then 😂 I wasn’t sure how widely known that term was

[@amardabu]

Best Beautiful 👍

[@tattootvofficial4591]

Very good idea my sista..thank you for totorial with color on pyrography..thanks

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks! 😊 glad you liked it

[@Babyjohn8170]

That happened to me too with the ball pen as well

[@alparsan.1895]

Wonderful hand craft

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you 😊

[@ameliathedark]

that's how I do it too 😃🍀🥰

[@WildwoodStudio]

Awesome! 😀

[@rogerr9677]

Both are really great but overall, I prefer coloured....

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you 😊

[@fallofmanbrand]

Wow Nice Video Man!

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks! :)

[@ljustice1508]

I really like this, but I do have to admit I love it with the color. I’m biased I guess, I ll choose color every time.

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you! And that’s fair :)

[@crbeltranwd]

Wow !! So Beautiful. Congratulations. I think I like the coloured version more. Thanks for sharing your videos. I am a beginner wood burning, so thank you for all the tips. Looking forward to watching more of your beautiful work. How long have you been doing this?

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you! :) I think I started when I was about 16, so around 10 years.

[@fabiolalopez-fy3xe]

with color

[@hunterofendermen367]

Absolutely beautiful, definitely love it with the color. I am planning on doing a Big Bend National Park photo I found online for Mother's Day and definitely want to color it in. Do you know if regular colored pencils will work, or does it have to be water color pencils??

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you! :) that sounds beautiful. Regular coloured pencils work fine, I’ve used them before. I liked working with the water colour pencils better to be honest, but that’s just a matter of personal preference. Regular water colours also work :)

[@uppersunnyside]

Both.

[@jeannepaglio5582]

With color.

[@areebazulfiqar5465]

I'm inspired. I just got interest in pyrography and your video lifted up my interest. Power to you. Though I haven't started any pyrography work yet but i hope if i start i would wish to become as flawless pyrographer as you are. Please suggest me a good,reliable but cheap wood burner to get started.

[@WildwoodStudio]

Hi, KZbin automatically put your comment in “spam” for some reason so I just found it. Thank you so much for the compliment, I’m glad you are feeling inspired to start burning. If you want a cheap burner to get started I know the walnut hollow creative versa tool is one that a lot of people like. It’s affordable and reliable, and good for beginners though lots of experienced burners use it too. It’a bigger than the one I have and a bit more awkward to hold, but I started with one just like it (but without a temperature control lol) and from what I’ve seen it seems like if you want a burner with the smaller pens all the good ones are pretty pricey. Hope this helps :)

[@Nakira2000]

I've used Acrylic paint, and recently gel pens. I love your use of water color pencils. The color butterfly is my favorite, the wood burned butterfly is stunning as well. Are watercolor pencils easy to learn and use?

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you! :) yeah water colour pencils are fairly easy, especially if you have painting experience. they go on just like coloured pencils, and they blend nicely with water,

[@gandhalisachinnagarkar6323]

Such a wonderful work ...I just felt in love with ur art ...I want to try my hands on it ...would you plz guide me as to what kind of wood, pen etc I should use and the brand as well ...wish I could work like you one day ...

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you :) Basswood is the easiest wood to burn on. For the tool, it depends on your price range. I use a Razertip SS-D10, but you can do great work with less expensive machines too. The walnut hollow versa tool is fairly popular, and a lot of people like Colwood burners too.

[@gandhalisachinnagarkar6323]

@@WildwoodStudio Thank you so much for your prompt and helpful reply ...I will surly follow your advice ...your work has inspired me so much...thanks again for such a helpful guidance 🙏🏼

[@tombryan720]

Love it with color. Do you know if water color would be ok under epoxy if the epoxy has UV protection?

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you :) I think the water colour would be ok under epoxy but I haven’t personally tried it. Maybe do a small burned shape with some watercolour on a scrap piece of wood and try the epoxy before you coat a finished piece.

[@lloydbannister8062]

You did an amazing job on your butterfly and flower now when you add colour can you still put a clear coat on it with out it running or smudging

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you! Yes you can still add a clear coat but it has to be a spray one, a brush-on clear coat would smudge the colour.

[@jenseneugene7673]

This is neat but is there a techneack that you used the best with woosburns

[@philbrookc]

Love this! How did you transfer the photo to the bass wood?

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks! I use tracing paper to transfer my images to the wood

[@LoniD719]

Hi there, I really love you work and workflow. What machine do you use?

[@WildwoodStudio]

Hello. Thank you :) I use a Razertip dual burning system

[@kimberleyspurrier2783]

Hi great video! Didn’t think you could use watercolour on wood! What type of wood do you use?

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks! I mostly burn on basswood

[@downloadmusic4free1]

Looks good! I have a problem of the paint bleeding into the wood grain. Does the wood need to be smoother.

[@WildwoodStudio]

Yes, I find having the wood smoother helps with that. Also, less water can help and deeper burned lines but only when that makes sense for the piece

[@alexchabron1966]

👍👍👍🇸🇰

[@christopherpravata964]

I have a question, I just got a woodburning pen and after a hour or so of using it started to burn my hand and even the heat proof grip burned me. Are you supposed to use any woodburning pen for certain amounts of time before it's not safe? And by the way very good job on the butterfly.

[@christopherpravata964]

Are you suppose to use a woodburning pen for a certain amount of time before it becomes unsafe?

[@WildwoodStudio]

What sort of burner are you using? if its one like mine, some of the pens sometimes start to burn my hand, but usually I just have it up too high and if I turn it down a bit it will stop. I was just burning for over 2 hours though and I didn't have a problem. If it's a different brand, I've seen some odd things happen to other people where the plastic actually melts, so I'd maybe be worried about that, but if its a big brand like Colwood or Razertip you're probably fine? (unless its broken) If it's one of the larger pens, like the Walnut Hollow creative versa tool, I've never had one of those burn me, though it can get a bit hot. Maybe look up the brand you have to see if it's defective? or contact their customer service if it was an expensive one and it's over heating a lot. Otherwise, if it's not too bad, you can try just turning it down or wearing gloves. Generally I think it should be safe to burn for longer than an hour if the tool is working properly.

[@christopherpravata964]

It's a lueur 54 pcs kit from Amazon, thank you for the quick reply I really appreciate the help you've given me. I think it's because it's a generic brand I believe so I'll try all your suggestions and if all fails I'll have to return it but I'm definitely subscribing to your channel. Thanks so much, laters

[@WildwoodStudio]

Yeah, that makes sense. Glad I could help :) thanks for subscribing!

[@kenunis749]

Beautiful work. Can you still put clear coat on it without the colour running off ?

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you :) yes you can, you just have to use a spray on clear coat because a brush on one will smudge it.

[@kenunis749]

Thank you for your reply. Much appreciated

[@nancyconley1934]

loved the color - did you then add a protective finish over it?

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks 😊 I haven’t yet, but I’m going to. I usually use varathane, but I’m worried that a brush on top coat might smudge the water colour pencils, so I’m going to do a test first. I may have to use a spray varnish.

[@ardenbrooks9657]

You didn't mention anything about how you added water/moisture to the color. Did you or did you just use the pencils like regular colored pencils? Thanks.

[@WildwoodStudio]

I just used them like regular coloured pencils, then used a cup of water and a paintbrush to add water and blend out the colours.

[@mamcrostie]

Are the colouring pencils a certain brand, or will any old colouring pencil do the job as good?

[@WildwoodStudio]

For this one, I was using a set of Derwent water colour pencils. I’ve used regular coloured pencils to add colour to other burnings though. For that, a lot of people prefer prismacolour pencils, but I have a big case full of all different brands of coloured pencils that I use, and it turns out fine :) I think, like with any art supply, that the “artist quality” coloured pencils (like prismacolour) will be a bit easier to use, but that you can still achieve high quality results with any decent brand 🙂

[@mamcrostie]

@@WildwoodStudio Thank you for the reply, I was going to use some spirit stain until I saw your video. So maybe I will change my mind and get some watercolor pencils. Love your work it's on a different level to my Pyrography, but will keep going it can only get better :)

[@WildwoodStudio]

Hmm I’ve never tried spirit stain, it looks like it has very vibrant colours, maybe I’ll try that :)

[@mamcrostie]

@@WildwoodStudio If you do try it, please let me know what you think of using the spirit stain.

[@WildwoodStudio]

Ok, maybe I’ll make a video :)

[@TheWoodburningWarrior]

I don't like using the ball tip either!

[@WildwoodStudio]

Yeah I usually just use it for very small spaces

[@anne-mariejansevanvuuren6923]

It is beautiful work. Where can I find the picture please. Thank you.

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thank you 😊 I have a photo of this on my instagram. I don’t know if the original image is posted anywhere

[@anne-mariejansevanvuuren6923]

Thank you for replying but I do not have an instagram account.

[@WildwoodStudio]

@@anne-mariejansevanvuuren6923 It's also on my Facebook page facebook.com/WildwoodStudioArt

[@patriciadougherty9613]

With

[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks 😊

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[@WildwoodStudio]

Thanks 👍