Understanding Typical Woodburning Mistakes

[@thomasludwig9117]

Michele, Is it OK to woodburn on cedar? Thank you.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

It is okay to burn on cedar. However, some people find the fumes are an irritant to their lungs. Even if they don’t have an issue with it, the other people in the house may find it irritating. You can use a carbon-activated filter fan to reduce the fumes in the air. The other thing to consider with cedar is that burning on the outer sapwood, which is a light color, shows up well but burning on the red heartwood is hard to see. As the wood ages, the red heartwood will get darker. In addition, the heartwood will darken when you add a clear finish to the piece. Both will make it hard to see your burning. You can burn the image darker than usual to keep it visible. Also, do not use lacquer as a finish because it will deepen the heartwood to a dark red/black color. I recommend using polyurethane or polyacrylic as a finish.

[@thomasludwig9117]

@@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop Thank you Michele. Your work is beautiful and it seems your pen becomes like a brush in the hand of a fine artist. Thanks for taking the time to reply and I will use your advice.

[@mcsinnin6473]

I'm a tattoo artist, and I can't believe how many similarities there are between these mediums.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Agreed. Thank you for watching!

[@3four4door59]

Funny I'm a auto spraypainter and I found similarities to cooking.

[@moniquevalencia8339]

That’s exactly what I was thinking it seemed like too!

[@kookyflukes9749]

Thankyou for the tips

[@shak666]

Well it's the skin of the tree 🙄😄

[@LynnnDots]

I got a kit last night. I know nothing about wood burning. This is by far the best video I've seen!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

We're glad this can help you on your pyrography journey! Thank you for watching!

[@sherahefner3084]

This video was extremely helpful because I could not figure out why I was making these mistakes almost every week thank you so much

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Glad this helped and thank you for watching!

[@markplummer9862]

Best teacher I've watched. Thank you.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rieslend1]

Love the tip about the wood pulling heat from your tip! I was slowly figuring this out when I watched this!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Tips like these is what we all need to know! Thanks for watching!

[@ianlees1480]

Brilliant tuition.I’m new to this hobby but love your tips on cleaning the nibs, using denim etc.Thank you

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bradnelson7296]

Best tutorial video on here. I've seen most of them and yours taught me more than all the others combined. Thank you :)

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@philtorres2975]

Great ideas since I am just getting started at wood burning.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

@@philtorres2975 Glad this video helped and thank you for watching!

[@joanoverhouse5979]

Michele is an awesome pyrographer...Great to see you on KZbin Michele!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@sarahweatherill9061]

This is true artistry. I deeply appreciate your dedication to educating about this craft. Especially appreciate the details included in the caption!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for those kind words and for watching!

[@johnhuggins5021]

One of the best intro to techniques videos I have ever seen. And the link to the rotating table was a jewel to find. I ordered one today. Can't wait to try it. Thank you. Update: I received my rotating table in Dec 2020 and find it to be a great tool; especially since it allows you to adjust the angle of the project should you need to burn at a different angle, and rotating the project is easy to do, using the accompanying wedge to keep the turntable in one place.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for the feedback and thank you for watching!

[@mikespeece8401]

I could not see the link to order the rotating table. What is the name of it please.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

@@mikespeece8401 Link in the description of the video. These aren't manufactured but hand made by Michele herself. www.pyrographystore.com/store/p217/Portable_Rotating_Easel.html#/

[@johnhuggins5021]

Yes, and Michele is a really nice person to converse with. She ALWAYS responds to emails I have sent her. In this day and age, that's a nice touch.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

@@johnhuggins5021 With such a digital age, it's nice to know you can still get actual people who want to help.

[@sarahwatts9555]

I'm totally new to this craft, and I was looking for exactly this type of information! So clear and so helpful. Thank you!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Glad this helped and thank you for watching!

[@yoginionamission7837]

Lucky find! I accidentally stumbled upon your video when looking up leather burning tutorials. I have never tried wood burning, but you sure make it seem intriguing! I feel like I just need some tools and I could give it a whirl with your awesome detailed tips for beginners! Thank you for sparking a new candle ablaze in me! :) Happy burning!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Happy to help and thank you for watching!

[@953GO]

This was a really great video! I especially liked the tips about shading and speed. Some really great suggestions to hopefully avoid these common mistakes. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@Invisible_Hermit]

At 57 years young, I just purchased the TRUArt 2 Pyrography Pen kit, wanting to dive deeply into this new hobby. Your video is invaluable with its depth of content and tons of great advice! Thank you so much for the time and effort in bringing this information to all us newbies. I will be purchasing your new book, and I wish you all the best, my fellow southpaw. Stay well.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Wonderful words, thank you for watching.

[@Lia2222]

Southpaw here, too!

[@martinhughes8037]

Great informative tutorial. Been burning for about 6 months and this has taught me a few new things. Thank you, from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@mojo-hand4539]

Great information - thank you! I bought a good quality pyrography kit some time ago, and basically gave up on it due to frustration. Looking forward to getting back into it.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

If this video helped inspire you to try again, then we are glad to hear that and thank you for watching!

[@rhiannonblue5988]

One of the most helpful videos I have seen. Thank you for your channel.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@junegoodwin9345]

Thank you for sharing your tips with all of us you have a blessed day

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@michaelhogan9512]

Great video. I'm a wood carver and decided to try burning to go along with carving. Your tips will be very helpful.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@tanana983]

thank you very much. I thought that my pyrography pencil is broken and have burning problem, but it was all this mistakes that I made. wish you all the best.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thankful with was able to help and thank you for watching!

[@lindaday6275]

I just started this craft. So your video was super helpful. Thanks so much for sharing your tips and ideas!!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Glad it can help you and thank you very much for watching!

[@timeenuf4200]

Wonderful video - especially for this particular beginner. Thank you so much for this amazing presentation.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@prettygirlbones9928]

Thank You So Much For Taking The Time To Show Us A Few Tips And Tricks. I Have Recently Started Wood Burning And You Have Just Helped Me Tremendously.... Many Thanks!!🕊🙏🏼🕊

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for those kind words and thank you for watching!

[@stevebrannen1191]

Excellent video. Much better than other beginner ones I’ve watched. Thank you.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

We are glad it helped! Thank you for watching!

[@JimCavallero]

Thanks Michelle! I totally enjoyed watchin your instruction and explanations!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@davechavezjr5399]

Thank you for such a thoughtful, well organized video on wood burning. Your tips are very helpful!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@TigerQueenCreates]

This video was very helpful. Also had no idea there was the lazy Susan style easel, will definitely have to add to my tools.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Worth every penny too. Handmade here in the US!

[@myopinion6092]

I just use an old spinning microwave plate with a rubber grip pad.. for small projects

[@dawnharley9260]

Wow amazing, solved my issues in one video, thank you!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

So glad this could help! Thanks for watching!

[@WolfAgelKirst]

Just stumbled upon your video and that Wolf piece is amazing!!! Really love it😍👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Thank you for your great tips!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@sandeebond4514]

I've been doing many crafts in the past and I got into ''torch paste'' which I really enjoyed tho I have ''entertained the idea of ''wood burning''. Well,my three son's have so much confidence in me and they invested a ''wood burning tool kit'' as a Christmas gift. They are such wonderful people and they want me to pursue in ''wood burning'' as it is more of an ''art'' than a ''craft'' in my opinion. A question we all had was ''can you go over your ''torch paste'' heat gun burnt image and give it more of the ''wood burning" effect(tho I thought it might give off fumes from the torch paste). I hope this question makes sense. Thank you and I've learned alot from your video.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Depending on the type of material the paste is, you might want to test a sample piece with adequate ventilation.

[@madisonlalime8764]

This was very helpful! Thanks you for addressing so many different topics!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@kpopgh]

I'm just starting this as a hobby and hopefully turn it into more of a entrepreneur / side business, thank you so much for the clear and concise instructions, extremely helpful.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Good Luck in your endeavors and thank you for watching!

[@MrStatic101]

Trying to get into wood burning because my cousin does it and she makes unbelievable art with it. Your video is amazing thank you for the help!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@Dayman667]

This is a fantastic tutorial.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@Bogbilly]

Your awesome. Thank you. My wife and I just started wood burning. You are a hearth full of knowledge.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Glad this could help and thank you for watching!

[@FloridaArtist777]

This is so fantastic! Thank you so much! You get right to the point and provide so much useful info! And you do beautiful work. Thanks a bunch. One comment on the commercial about Lomi, which I know you have no control over. I'm just making a comment for everyone on this product - they claim "stop food waste." This is kind of ridiculous, seeing that their plastic product will probably break after a certain period of time and will end up at the dump. What a gimmick.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

You are so welcome!

[@derrickcarlton2887]

Awesome video by far the most Informative video I have seen. thank you so much!!!!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandytyrel4104]

I am just starting and Thank you , I have not made anything yet learning the tools

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@kikigarcia3161]

This post has become my bible and go to when I have questions and thank the gods you cover lots !!! THANK YOU FOR THIS POST!!!! You're my hero :)

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@clackersclarke4450]

Thank you, I have just finished my first piece, and could not be happier.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

We hope this video helped and thank you so much for watching!

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Very helpful video! Learned a lot of knew stuff about woodburning.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@WilliamRecardo]

Thank you great video can’t wait to try these new at this 😊

[@tammymercier9900]

just came across your video. wish I saw this when I first started. I've made many of the mistakes you talk about

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

We are glad you got here either way! Thanks for watching

[@joanoverhouse3869]

Great pyro tips Michele. Your work is fabulous.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@patricklynch9601]

Great video. Very helpful for me as a beginner. I ordered your book and look forward to gaining some skills beyond just signing my projects.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@georgey4755]

I just discovered this video, very helpful. Excited to discover its Michelle Parsons and I’ll get your book now. It’s also nice to find instruction using a Razertip burner. I was very frustrated and this video made me understand why. Awesome video for a beginner like me. Looking forward to more.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@philipfoxe3500]

Just started today. Thanks for these straightforward helpful tips. I like that lazy susan!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Good Luck on your Woodburning Journey and thank you for watching!

[@pixeltig1953]

this is amazing, thankyou for making this video. I have not started yet, but I am planning on starting woodburning very soon and wanted to get all the information I can before going into it. This was very helpful and I will check out your book ;)

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@anonmousmomma]

A lot of very useful tips and fantastic information! I'm fairly new at burning so I found this very helpful. Saved and subscribed 😁

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching! We are glad this was able to help and we will have more videos on the horizon this year!

[@thebeautifulbalance7280]

This was the best video yet! Thank you so much!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@jhollyer-yk8wp]

Excellent tutorial

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@dancingwithgravity]

Thank you for this very informative video!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@sharontodd6145]

Thanks for all the great tips, I do Glass etching, notice some similarities. Love the wolf print. Amazing

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@marcellaramirez5688]

Just bought one today and I LOOOOOOOOVE this video! Thank you so much!!!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@birgitschmidt6643]

Das beste Video was ich bisher gefunden habe. Leider nur in Englisch . Daumen hoch super gemacht

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@aldotanca9430]

Brilliant, very informative, thanks for that. The only thing I did not like was the camera angle on the shots in which you illustrate the different types of tips, because the point of view made it hard for me to make out the different shapes on the sheets. Beside that, very good and useful indeed.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for the feedback, and we will make improvements on our next series. Thanks for watching!

[@susanchiarello1065]

This is a great video. Is it possible to get a copy of the sheets you went thru on the categories and the tips? @@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

@@susanchiarello1065 we are still waiting on them to arrive. We apologize. We should have them soon!

[@kikigarcia3161]

I BOUGHT A FEW THINGS FROM THE LINK YOU HAVE POSTED !!!! IM SO EXCITED AND I CANT WAIT TILL THEY GET HERE!!! ive been doing lots and lots of Woodburning pieces n I dabbled a bit on leather ,I need to work on my sensitivity because leather is an entirely different level of sensitivity but I can do portraits on wood :) I only wish I could post a few pics here thank you for sharing your wisdom with me I won't forget you

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@OGMann]

What an excellent tutorial.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Glad you think so!

[@Eldrvak]

The 62 dislikes are still using crayons and coloring books. Great video!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Best Comment yet! Thanks for watching

[@Eldrvak]

@@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop Lol As a work from home artisan myself, paying respect where it's due

[@myopinion6092]

very useful video. glad to have found you!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@beemanrunning977]

What an awesome tutorial! Thanks

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tommytitmouse]

great informative tips for novices at pyrography 👍🏻

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PsychoticEwok]

Oh ok I see makes so much sense now thank you very much for the explanation of the tip categories it's helped me a lot

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@aurelielieury4287]

Hi! Thank you so much for all the tips. The wood using in the video seems very nice to burn, where can i find this kind of piece please?

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

www.woodworkingshop.com/product/bas1112/ It's basswood

[@lily-P-56]

Very informative! I can't wait to get started!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@dennismairenaarauz4166]

Muchas gracias por esos consejos....son muy prácticos!! Muchas gracias

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Not at this time

[@marioskomnos4661]

Thank you ma'am! It was very insightful.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@BobbySpiessVienna]

Really profound! Thanx a lot 👍

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@BobbySpiessVienna]

@@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop 🖤

[@darlenelaubenstein627]

Outstanding! Thank you!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@christineraj2241]

Thank you for your info, much appreciated

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@katyraeh]

Great job of explaining things! I will refer to this video a lot, I'm sure.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@peggyneer]

Thank you for a great tutorial. I learned alot today and ordered the lazy susan and your book, I know both will help me in my efforts.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@stevecarlson3779]

Glad to find your channel

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@cashrainbow]

Very good explanation because I'm just starting, thank you.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@kirkmcgirk86]

She’s a great teacher.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

We couldn't agree more, thank you for watching!

[@RhuneforgeArt]

Thanks a lot for these useful and savvy tips. Well explained and demoed. :)

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@katherynlamarche7308]

Thank you so much .Julien

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@afsanehtahbaz1008]

This video is so much helpful. Thank you 😊

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@kathycarlucci7943]

I struggled with this for years. Today I tried something new... place the tape in your microwave for 10 seconds, the try to find the edge, use your finger nail or a very sharp pairing knife to start edge.. If it still sticks, place in microwave (on high) for another 10 seconds. Repeat process as many times as needed. This worked for me on masking, packing, and the blue painters tape. Good luck!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for sharing your tips and watching!

[@elainemartin5878]

Michele, how can I burn the condensation that we see as we breath or speak in cold air? Any help you could offer with this would be greatly appreciated! Also, I’d like to compliment you on your videos - they’re so informative and full of excellent, useful and practical tips! Thank you!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for your kind compliment, Elaine. In order for the breath condensation to be seen, you’ll need to have a background burned behind where the breath will be rendered so that the lighter breath will show up. I would render breath condensation in one of these two ways: Option 1. I would burn the background where the breath will go first. Then I would use sandpaper (around 220/320 grit) to remove the burn in varying degrees of light and dark, working in small circles. You’ll need to make some of the “mist” lighter and darker to make it believable. Attached is a reference picture to show you an example. Note that the breath is very light when it comes out of her mouth. If it’s too strong, it will look like she is exhaling cigarette smoke. Option 2. I would burn the background only around the area where the mist will go. Then I would use my shader in a small circular motion to blend the background into the mist. You’ll need to shade in light and darker tones in the mist to mimic the breath in the photo. Please let me know if you need more clarification. Thanks, Michele

[@elainemartin5878]

Thank you so much for your reply. This makes perfect sense - I’ll try it! 😊

[@aviersierra1581]

Thank you so much, i just clicked on your vid and right away the way your explain it's so magnificent. And that wolf omg ❤️.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@sandresstudios]

Very thorough lesson. Thanks for all the info.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@garypostell5268]

Great video thank you 🙏

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@A.B_Technologies_GH]

Great teacher.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@grantherbel1727]

Great overview! clear and easy to understand.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@chinkieyesdrake625]

I loved your video ! What kind of wood was the one with the wolf design please

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

This is known as live edge bass wood. Or basswood. Thanks for watching!

[@amina_19yo_lisa98]

Hi. I'm from Kazakhstan. You have a great job. I also recently started doing wood burning.👍

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Awesome and thank you for watching!

[@andylange4805]

Thank you ❤

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

No, thank you!

[@ItchyThirdEye-j6u]

Wow that wolves head is amazing.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@richardruiz1964]

What a great video. 👏

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@bevdeloch2782]

When I started I used the pointy and started to cut the wood broke the blade so I gave up.. But now I know what to do so thank you

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Knowing is half the battle! Thank you for watching!

[@santokukan]

Nice video. I appreciate all the details I have done some wood burning in my life but nothing with the detail that I have seen lately. There is no information about the lazy Susan or others.

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

The link for the rotating easel: www.pyrographystore.com/store/p217/Portable_Rotating_Easel.html#/

[@garypostell5268]

Thank You 🙏

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you!

[@thomasbingham9648]

Thank you so much I'm looking to start trying this many great tips thank you an happy new year

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching! Happy New Year to you too!

[@joseluisv.m8189]

Precioso. Muy buen trabajo!👏👏👍

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Gracias!

[@bluegarnetgreen2989]

Thank You for the teaching, I just want to start that art, btw that wolf looks amazing!!!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@Lia2222]

Very helpful, thanks!!!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@createinspireprojects]

This is such a helpful video thanks!

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@lovelyreddz]

Great video best I've seen so far very helpful ❤

[@KlingsporsWoodworkingShop]

Thank you for watching!