Leather Pyrography Tips and Tricks

In this video, Daniel Reach goes over a few of his favorite tips and tricks for incorporating pyrography into our projects. Pyrography, or burning leather, is a great way to add color and visual interest to our designs. When it comes to pyrography, there are so many ways we can use it to create unique works of art!
Supplies used in this video:
Hermann Oak Leather: www.weaverleat...
Pyrography Kit www.weaverleat...
For more supplies and project inspiration, visit weaver leathersupply.com/?ref=danielreach

[@T.JDennis-kw1gc]

Absolutely wonderful Daniel !!!

[@Rabid_Rat431]

That is an awesome technique. Very inspirational to us newbies!

[@kristalcarter9167]

Wow! That was amazing, Daniel. I think I know what my next practice project is going to be. 👍

[@Freeman-Dl70]

Yeah, a couple more tools that i need to acquire. So a blade and a ball tip it is then. Another excellent project done Daniel !

[@monikasturm2575]

I struggled with a cheap set so I bit the bullet and bought a good set online. The ones from the big box stores aren't worth the frustration. Just an fyi. 😊

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@maddawgnoll]

I saw a bobcat with a long tail this last elk/deer season. Crossed the tail right in front of me. But because of the tail I just figured it was some lost or feral cat (not unusual up here). Then I did some searching and found they have that genetic "defect" so it was most likely a bobcat. I saw it 3 times that day. We were both hunting the same area apparently. The piece looks pretty damn good. The pyro adds the prefect shades to be very natural looking.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Thank you! And that would be so cool to see a real long tail in person.

[@tonyjohnson2256]

Awesome!!!!!!

[@ceaserpattersoniii4027]

Very nice work

[@suziefree7667]

Omg that is beautiful.

[@gwendakinniburgh2242]

Nice burn, what was the black tool you used when not burning? A modelling tool I expect. You'll laugh but when you said you were going to burn a bobcat I thought a tractor, as I'm from Australia!!

[@DanielReachCreations]

Thats called a hair blade. It's got a bit on each end of it that creates hair lines. Great for projects like this. That would be a fun project...a bobcat tractor. LOL

[@timsanders4621]

Nice work.

[@mtiefen62]

Looks fantastic Daniel! have you ever incorporated panels like this into leather projects such as bags/backpack, purses etc?

[@DanielReachCreations]

I haven't, but its a great idea!

[@alaskankare]

would have been nice to see these other tips

[@DanielReachCreations]

Hopefully we can incorporate them into future projects.

[@ChrisieR67]

Beautiful!

[@richardkatzman1215]

Daniel, you’re quite an artist. You should frame this Bob Cat. It’s definitely a work of art. Just beautiful!! Best regards, Richard 10:42

[@chipwillis9493]

Danial so awesome on the long tell. Is there a way we can talk one on one? My name is Chip.

[@ShaneCessna]

Hey Daniel, can you explain the importance of keeping your leather cased while doing pyrography? Is there a downside to not casing the leather especially if you're doing pyrography only and not using the swivel knife & bevel?

[@theartsypixie2771]

Omg did you rip the arms off a yeti? Lol j/k loving those bracers on your wall. What leather comes in that color gray?

[@DanielReachCreations]

Lol. Those are the ice bracers, with "dragon skin in lay". It's a special white dye that I have an icy blue look to.

[@theartsypixie2771]

@DanielReach-TheLeatherVerse ohh I just got a mystery metallic lamb skin in icy blue from Weaver that I could use. I always throw one into the cart to see what color I get Ive been hoping for a red abd didnt really know what to do with the blue one but now I do. Would make a nice inlay background. Off to the drawing board I go. 😊

[@Storyideas81]

Can you give some examples of how a heavy touch could be useful ?

[@theartsypixie2771]

When I do it I use a light touch and just go over it again and again cause you can darken but not lighten and the harder you go the tip gets color faster so you have to stop a minute and let it get back to the temp you set. I also use a fan directed away from me but not at the work.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Exactly! Great answer.

[@DanielReachCreations]

I misread your question on my last reply, so...allow me to try that again. Instead of a heavy touch, I would use a prolonged touch. Pressing hard doesn't really get you much and, like pixie said, it drops the temp of your tip really quickly. So...light short touch or light prolonged touch. A longer touch is going to cause a darker color faster, but you run the risk of burning the leather and having it crack. Thats why I suggest you build it up slowly.

[@pamelalittlefield4608]

So awesome. I am just learning, what would be the best pattern for beginners?

[@DanielReachCreations]

For pyrography? I would suggest starting with something that has very little shading in it for the first project. Start small, and work up. The slower you go with the color, the easier it is to correct if you need to. 🙂

[@pamelalittlefield4608]

@@DanielReachCreations Thanks, should I use the swivel knife then use the woodburner?

[@DanielReachCreations]

@@pamelalittlefield4608 If you're good with a swivel and a bevel, I would do both of those first. Really helps define the hard boundries. If you're still not comfortable with those two, I'd just practice with the wood burner for now.

[@DanielReachCreations]

@@pamelalittlefield4608 If it's just line work, no need to cut it in first.

[@pamelalittlefield4608]

@@DanielReachCreations I thank you so much...☺☺

[@jkellogg1093]

what purpose does casing serve from a pyrography perspective? Seems odd to want something wet then burn into it?

[@soraelkiasking2790]

Does pyro thing you're doin work on crazy horse? Or any oil tan?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

It does, but we wouldn't recommend it. High heat and chrome tan leather can produce toxic fumes so it's not recommend for use with lasers or pyrography tools.