Wood Burning Techniques - Rooster Pyrography Pattern by Pyrocrafters

In this wood burning tutorial I am burning a rooster pyrography pattern. I'll show you how to transfer the image, use a variety of pyrography tips and pyrography shading techniques.
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[@stacyw3250]

Very nice. Love the singing birds!

[@batmscot6149]

Wow thanks oodles.Cant wait to start doing this.( I love the smell of burning wood first thing in the morning).

[@DarkbutNotsinister]

As a wood burner without instruction, I KNOW THAT BAND AID!!

[@bebekadventure]

you are very talented Lady . thanks for the video .

[@gigijohnson3211]

You did great job.

[@sunflowerwhiskeyfarm2705]

Love your videos.

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks Breanna!

[@mikecoleman6445]

Not being bias, because I wasn't aware! But I have just received my wood burning tool and thought it a good idea to scope out a video. When I did, I decided on yours and as it turns out: I am also a Alabamian !! Only 5 years..., but?? But gave me motivation.., thanks for the knowledge

[@Pyrocrafters]

Mike coleman that’s awesome! I’be only been here five years too. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. :) thanks for watching!

[@elementalape]

Hey chick, your rockin'

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks!

[@indianatone218]

Nice job thanks for showing us how a professional does it Greetings from Wales UK

[@Pyrocrafters]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@deoudestv5267]

Πολύ ωραίο.μπραβο.

[@arthatch5438]

Wow! I've been doing pyrography for 42 years and im always eager to learn new techniques. Thank you for sharing. I own the the same colwood heat unit. Never used it. I will now having watched you. Im to use my knowledge with your technique. I look forward to learning more.Thank you for sharing.

[@josealbertogaal4557]

Thanks for share !!!

[@MrTRAce-by1sv]

That’s pretty cool!

[@bluebayeux]

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks! You’re my boy Blue!

[@bellnorton4453]

Love the chirping birds.

[@jennhoff03]

I did NOT know you could sand your tips! I just keep buying new ones like an idiot! THANK you so much!

[@jennhoff03]

Also I have gone through 3 of the cheap wood burners and am finally buying a good one! Yours are the only videos I can find of these kind of tips. So I really appreciate the videos!

[@Pyrocrafters]

@@jennhoff03 I'm so glad you like them!

[@guyh.4553]

OOPS! Expensive oversight!

[@lizette5620]

👀Hello artist,I have the kit *creative versa tool,* thanks for the tutorial 👍♥️💋iam from 🇵🇷✋

[@Pyrocrafters]

Hey there! Love the Versa tool, it was my first burning kit.

[@positivecreations9304]

Good work keep it up

[@EllyCamperChic]

Love your videos ❤️

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks Elly!

[@swittle22]

That was so much fun to watch. Thank you! I just found your channel.

[@Pyrocrafters]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@princess1818ib]

I have found my new hobby!!!! this is sooo awesome

[@joshbuck5877]

Wow speechless wow just out of this world beautiful 🇺🇸❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Pyrocrafters]

Josh Buck Thanks Josh!!

[@PathinAZ]

Something to try....Use a laser printer, print the image in reverse and then secure face down on your wood. Use a small paint brush to fairly heavily soak small areas (maybe 5" x 5") with Turpentine and then burnish with a spoon (anything really, just something that will slide over the paper without ripping) applying decent pressure. Them move on to the next area and repeat. Not that I have any pyrography experience, but quite a few detailed router signs, and i found this the best way to transfer a detailed or large image. Will save you from laboriously tracing a large detailed image. Just something to try,Cheers

[@Pyrocrafters]

Path in AZ Thank you so much for the suggestion! I can’t do the turpentine thing just because of the chemicals it adds to the wood. I try not to burn anything that has had any treatments of any kind so I’m not breathing anything in. I wear a mask, but I still try to be careful. I have tried printing reverse on slick paper before and it did work pretty well. My only issue was laying straight on the wood. I’m kind of clumsy that way and the wet ink on a slick sheet has to be placed perfectly the first time or there will be ink everywhere. I would love it there was an easier way. Tracing the templates on take forever. Is there a natural type of turpentine alternative?

[@PathinAZ]

Pyrocrafters Hmm, turpentine is the only chemical that I've found to work, but there is an alternative. You can make the reverse printout as before, and instead of using turpentine, use a flat nib on your heat element and burnish the image on to the wood that way. Since the laser printer actually melts a powdered form of ink, it's possible to then remelt it onto the wood. The result (in my opinion) isn't quite as good as the turpentine, but with a little practice on heat setting, pressure and length of burnish time it takes, the result should be adequate for getting enough detail to trace/burn. Hope that helps! Have a good one..

[@Pyrocrafters]

Path in AZ thank you so much for the info!! 😊

[@PathinAZ]

My pleasure..

[@silvertonguedaywalker9116]

Beautiful job x My Hubs bought me my very first set. Never used it beore x

[@linwei-lee1738]

I'm new to pyrography and enjoyed your video. You're organized, well spoken, and provide a lot of helpful tips. One small tip from this old farm girl: the diagonal lines on the feathers should go in the opposite direction. Think of them as a series of stacked Vs with the bottom closest to the bird's body.

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks! I appreciate the advice. :)

[@EverettJoe]

Thanks Aney, That's exactly what I want to learn the ropes. Mahalo, Joseph DeSalvo

[@Pyrocrafters]

You Bet! Thanks Joseph!

[@lacherra19]

I'm from Huntsville Alabama.... I'm new to wood burning and this video really helped thanks💗

[@Pyrocrafters]

Great! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@3jcespinosa]

Beautiful work 😍love it gonna see if my 17 yr son would like to do this since were stuck in home..

[@fyrekat38]

Your video made me so ready for spring and summer, love working outside crafting listening to the nature noises!

[@Pyrocrafters]

Me too!

[@kdsrbaldwin4621]

Love your work. I'm just beginning in wood burning and I find your reviews of tools very helpful!

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks Shaune! I'm so glad it was helpful. :)

[@mist4926]

great video thanks I subscribed

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks!! I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@doughutcherson9358]

Awesome.

[@lilstephens5537]

Clocking forward to your videos and other sdvice

[@guyh.4553]

I'm an "old" neophyte of wood burning having done it when I was a kid but am picking it up again. You definitely gave details that I did not know. The old adage of you're only as good as your tools definitely looks like a key factor. One question I was thinking about is what is the reason why you used carbon paper rather than reverse print to transfer the images? You are very skilled in this. Nice video.

[@Pyrocrafters]

Hey Guy! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I use the carbon paper because that's how I learned and it's just a habit. I started experimenting with different ways to transfer a couple of months ago and I still use the carbon. I'm just used to it I guess. I did buy a transfer marker the other day, but I haven't used it yet. You print a reverse image and then use the marker to transfer the print. I may test it today and see what happens. If it works, it will be much easier than carbon for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@BiggiN1954]

Wow sehr schön Danke fürs zeigen , kann ich nur bei lernen. 😍🌹

[@frankbrown4941]

Sorry to be so critical but I have to tell you that the quills go out and the edges of the feathers go out and up.Thanks for putting this up I’m just trying it out myself and I’m a Colwood distributor

[@dailybread7638]

I love the way you did this beautiful drawing. Very neatly crafted. All the very best for the future projects.

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thank you so much 😀

[@leomuniz8592]

your amazing! also I passed by Alabama and ya are really nice people! I was in Tennessee before and idk if it was bad luck or what but literaly from one end of the state to the next I ran in to alot of mean and disrespectful people! Tennessee ya need to step up ya's guest game up!

[@MacGyverK]

I saw the video well. The picture is beautiful:>

[@Pyrocrafters]

MacGyver K Thanks!

[@julianakapp]

OMG I'm in love with this Channel

[@Pyrocrafters]

Juliana Kapp thanks!!

[@jungleafreeca1111]

Ikr it's so calming to watch

[@beverlyyarborough4496]

This is so cool! Thanks for sharing

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks! And you're very welcome!

[@cherylrodriguez8579]

Cool... love the detail... I'm a newbie

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks! Congrats on getting started!

[@codydutton1712]

That's Awesome! Very helpful video and gave me some ideas on my own wood burning! Sweet! Good work n thank u!

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks! I'm so glad you liked it!

[@sharleneh6161]

Your hand moves so smoothly and skillfully. This was fun to watch. :)

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks Sharlene!! :)

[@johnlepage1719]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@Pyrocrafters]

Absolutely!!

[@sueshanks9447]

Video was very nice and enjoyable to watch. Good techniques with the tools.

[@Pyrocrafters]

Sue Shanks thanks!!

[@pitman2911]

I really enjoyed watching this, and learned something new ,great video 👍👍👍

[@stephanierupp4327]

Can you show how to do an owl wood burning with shading

[@tamarben-arye4023]

your work is amazing! so beautiful!

[@Pyrocrafters]

Tamar Ben-Arye thank you!!

[@kerryhill2285]

Are they very intriguing watching her design something useful 

[@dlsand4982]

Beautiful! great job, it really makes me want to try it, you make it look so easy.😊

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks!

[@beauti60]

I have never done pyrography but would like to try and you do explain well for myself as I have a Brain Injury and keep trying all these different things to keep my nuerons flying around sorry maybe spelt wrong but thank you for sharing.

[@Pyrocrafters]

Patricia Foulstone I’m so sorry to hear that! But I’m glad you find the videos helpful. It’s a stimulating activity to try

[@daleb5733]

Great video, thank you. I just purchased your rooster pattern, can't wait to try it out !!!

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thank you so much! I'd love to see your work!

[@daleb5733]

It will probably be a while, I just first started burning 2 days ago, lol. I saw this rooster and had to get it though, as my friend just re did her kitchen country style and roosters, and thought this might make a nice Christmas gift. Or later Christmas gift if I can,t master this before then, lol.

[@kennethstensrud669]

Nice little plagued, but I just have to tell you that the barbs on a father grow from the base of the feathers and out, not the way you've done it. Beeing a chicken breeder for many years this kind of annoyed me a bit, but just a bit 😃😃😃

[@billyj1277]

OMG :: You're to good... 👌👌

[@kristinaemmons2141]

Just came across this video very nice work and thank you for sharing the links also seem like a great teacher explained pretty well and demonstration was very awesome

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks Kristina!! I’m glad you liked it. 🔥😊

[@misssmayhemqueenofcarnage1284]

Which wood burner do you use? I love that the grip is so close to the burner so you get a good grip and can really get details in! This is exactly what I’m looking for

[@Pyrocrafters]

Payton Rain im using a Colwood. amzn.to/2Y0GdUb I’ve had mine for over three years and I love it!

[@mebazi]

Thanks for asking! And thanks for answering!

[@SathyaRavi46sathya]

Amazing .. Congrats ...

[@CarenShaw]

Great video! Thanks🙂

[@Pyrocrafters]

thanks!! You're welcome.

[@garypostell5268]

Question I’ve noticed that you use different burners for different projects, is that for your viewers or because you like a particular burner for the different projects? Thanks 🙏

[@Pyrocrafters]

I just like to switch it up and show people how different burners operate. They’re all great!

[@christineosborne9789]

Hello that’s fantastic. I might have a go. Thank you.

[@donclary5293]

You mention liking to use Poplar in another comment below. What species of wood did you use in this video?

[@Pyrocrafters]

This is poplar as well. 😊 thanks for watching!

[@randywallace2432]

Great video. Nice clear, pleasant voice, chirping birds and you showed how to shade quickly by speeding up the video! Final product looked great and I learned stuff. Lol Which colburn kit do you use? Thanks

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks!! I use the Super Pro II. :)

[@vikktorpaulvandyk9926]

👍😘

[@patriciacalloway1729]

I love this

[@Pyrocrafters]

Patricia Calloway Thanks Patricia! :)

[@santokukan]

Is was good to hear some talking about how to do this. Most of the other videos only have video and you can't figure out what they are doing. Well, some are easy to understand and some are not. Audio and visual should go together when you do these videos. Thank you.

[@Pyrocrafters]

You're very welcome! I'm so happy to share and hear that it was helpful. :)

[@talking2tiny831]

OMG AMAZING

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thank you so much!

[@rafaelrfuentes6954]

good job

[@Pyrocrafters]

Rafael R Fuentes thanks!

[@wescloxmusic1900]

Greetings from Huntsville!

[@miz_pi3876]

I love your videos but your microphone always seems far away. The volume has to be put up. Can you be a little nearer as I don’t want to miss anything. Thanks so much.

[@Kevo20]

I really can’t ‘colour’ in the letters, don’t know what I’m doing wrong. What temperature are you using for the letters?

[@Pyrocrafters]

Hey BigKev! Have you tried Water Color Pencils? They are easier to control in small spaces.

[@Kevo20]

@@Pyrocrafters Hey, thanks for your reply. I’m trying to shade in the letters so unfortunately the water colours won’t be any use.

[@Pyrocrafters]

Oh I see, you want to fill them in with the burner. I usually fill in letters with a texture. I like to add more visual interest than just a plain flat burn. I use my writing tip to add horizontal lines or I use my ball tip to add a stipple texture. I set my burner to a medium heat and let the tips/heat do the work. I also make sure to use a soft wood like basswood or poplar when I'm burning letters. That makes all the difference when it comes to adding texture. If you're burning a hard wood, it may be difficult to fill in the letters the way you want to.

[@cshelar1]

What type/brand of woodburner are you using. Also what type/brand is the pencil you used to transfer that image.

[@Pyrocrafters]

amzn.to/2PDtjcZ This is the burner I use. As for my pencil, it's just a regular mechanical pencil, but I use carbon paper under my image to transfer it to the wood.

[@chrissilva7383]

What's that paper called that puts the design on the wood

[@amyprisock4068]

Great video. What type of pen are you using to transfer the picture onto the wood?

[@Pyrocrafters]

There's carbon paper placed underneath and I'm using a mechanical pencil to trace out the template. Thanks for watching!

[@TheTimeTravelingPatriot]

What kind of burning pen are you using for this video?

[@Pyrocrafters]

It's my Colwood Super Pro II amzn.to/3k0CxM1

[@ThinnerandHealthier]

Where do you get the carbon paper from and can you reuse a piece of carbon paper for other images?

[@Pyrocrafters]

I get a bulk pack of carbon from amazon. amzn.to/2YZHLPt

[@karans3307]

Very nice and thank you for the instructive video. Well done but you do realize that your tail feathers are going the wrong way? Not a criticism by any means, just an observation.

[@Pyrocrafters]

It's okay. Many people have mentioned it, I didn't even consider the feathers direction, but I guess it's important to a lot of people. I will make sure to look at a rooster pic next time I burn one. LOL!

[@shlomobarukh]

Hi ! Thank you very much for your video Which company do you use the pyrography for?

[@Pyrocrafters]

שלמה ברוך מורשה נגישות In this video I’m using Colwood Super Pro II. THere’s a link in the description if you want to check it out. :)

[@rouxso5124]

very informative video, liked it very much where can i purchase the wood burning tools you used to do the rooster ??

[@Pyrocrafters]

amzn.to/2PDtjcZ This is the burner I use. :)

[@straddlecakes]

What type of wood do you recommend?

[@Pyrocrafters]

Hey there! This is poplar, which is my absolute favorite, but basswood and birch are also great choices.

[@rickithorpe417]

That's a great video. In as much as I am a complete novice, I have a few ideas I think would take this session to the next level. How would I connect with you?

[@Pyrocrafters]

Ricki Thorpe You can email me [e-mail]. :)

[@patriciacalloway1729]

Where Can I get a wood burning kit at with stencils

[@Pyrocrafters]

Patricia Calloway This burner is a Colwood Super Pro II. There’s a link in the description if you want to check it out. Thanks for watching! :)

[@westleyblack5862]

Came here to search for tips on electrical (thinner??) Tips for a woodburner because i have a $20 brass tip set that heats up horribly and always leaves my work shoddy and uneven. What pen would you recommend for very little pressure needed and smooth burning lines?

[@Pyrocrafters]

Hi James! I use a Colwood burner and they have thin straight edge tips that help create straight lines. We sell them in our Etsy shop if you want to check it out. Also, it helps to burn on wood that is smooth and has a consistent grain pattern, like poplar or basswood. Thanks for watching!

[@noahpelletier8491]

she speeds it up and the background noises are aded in.

[@wickedchef]

Can the stenciling on wood technique with the carbon paper work the same on leather?

[@Pyrocrafters]

I've never tried it, but I don't see why not. I've done it on cork before and it worked fine. I had to use more pressure because the cork was soft, but other than that, it worked great.

[@catchdq5341]

what brand of burner do you use...it is different than mine and looks easier to work with...thanks

[@Pyrocrafters]

Cathie Dequaker hey! I use a Colwood Super Pro II from woodburning.com. Thanks for watching!!

[@mirandacastro2785]

Kind of a lame comment, but if I drew on the wood with a pencil and then burned on top, would it light?

[@Pyrocrafters]

No, I've done a bunch and the pencil has never interacted with the heat. :)

[@videoman77365]

What is the pen you use to trace the patterns

[@Pyrocrafters]

Hi there, It’s a mechanical pencil and I place carbon underneath to transfer the pattern.

[@Recallalertnetwork111]

If I wanted to do something like this and I wanted to put a light stain on this, would I do it before burning or after burning.

[@morganfenton7835]

After burning

[@Pyrocrafters]

Varnish after you burn. You don't want to burn anything that has chemicals on it. Also, be careful when adding a varnish that has color. If you have any light shading in your wood burn, the varnish may wash it out. I learned that the hard way. :)

[@dawniedawn7228]

What pencil are you using please?

[@vietnamvet6474]

do you use any type of eraser to clean up the burn marks?

[@Pyrocrafters]

I use a sand eraser to clean up carbon marks, but I try to blend burn marks in with the art. Sometimes a razor blade helps too....if it's not burnt too deep.

[@noahpelletier8491]

but not all of it is sped up, you can tell when it is sped up.

[@sweeetjeean]

Hi there! I am looking to purchase my first Colwood burner. I see you use the Super Pro 2 and I was just wondering if you knew of any major differences between the Super Pro 2 and the Detailer? I can't seem to find differences anywhere online. Thanks in advance!

[@Pyrocrafters]

Stephanie Dehaan hey Stephanie! I’ve never used the detailer, but I can tell you that the super pro II has two lines. One line gets hotter than the other and you can keep a wand on both sides if you want to have two tips ready to go. I believe the detailer is their most popular seller, so you can probably get the same wood burning results from one or the other.

[@sweeetjeean]

@@Pyrocrafters Thanks so much Amy! I think I'll go with the Detailer, I'm not sure I'll need the 2 pens and if it has the just about the same heat strength, that'd be just fine! 😌 I really enjoy all your videos, they're very helpful! Keep it up! 💛✌🏼

[@princess1818ib]

is it necessary to wear any eye protection or other gear? im sure the smell is strong.

[@Pyrocrafters]

yes, I wear a respirator with filters rated for vapors. And you can wear safety goggles too. I also use fans that help pull the smoke away from my face and out the window. It helps a lot! Thanks for watching!

[@MrMadartist]

I do Fractal Wood burning on Gourds and well Everything Else I see that is Wood. Sometimes after the burning and cleaning il need to sand than it loses some of the detail. I am hoping to play with this idea to fill in lost details, worst smell of burning anything is Cow Skull or Horse Skull it is the closest to the smell of Burnt Huan Bone you ever want to get . I have smelled both in life & I never want to smell that again on purpose.

[@lisabaker1343]

Just found your video and I wanted to know where did you get tools?

[@Pyrocrafters]

Lisa Baker you can find them at woodburning.com 😊

[@JEHomestead]

Beautiful wood burning video! I'm thinking of purchasing this brand of wood burner. What kind of wood are you using in your video? Thanks for sharing. I subscribed to your channel.

[@Pyrocrafters]

Thanks J&E! That really means a lot! I'm using a Colwood Super Pro on poplar wood here. I make my own poplar wood canvases. I get poplar planks from Home Depot, but you can also get them from KJP Select Hardwoods if poplar isn't available in your area. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bprSZWeiqrN9n9U

[@JEHomestead]

@@Pyrocrafters Thank you so much! I’m enjoying your videos!!

[@drainedbliss185]

Where do you get the carbon paper from?

[@Pyrocrafters]

FixedFox 8787 hey there! I order it from amazon.

[@drainedbliss185]

@@Pyrocrafters Thanks

[@christineruscoe3487]

Please could you tell me what make your Pyrography machine is as I would like to get a good one like yours. Thank you.

[@Pyrocrafters]

Christine Ruscoe hi! I use a Colwood Super Pro II.

[@christineruscoe3487]

@@Pyrocrafters Hello thank you very much for your reply. I really enjoyed having a try at this craft. What I was using wasn't really sturdy enough as I bent the brass tip I was using. It worked well though but I need to buy a more substantial machine if I want to create a masterpiece ha! ha! I will be on the lookout now so thanks once again. Christine

[@thesultanmerchant]

which type of wood used?

[@Pyrocrafters]

This is poplar. Thanks for watching! :)

[@lovely_deja]

What pen is that?

[@Pyrocrafters]

DH hey there! This is my Colwood Super Pro II

[@laramieclement141]

Do you remember what type of wood your burning here?

[@Pyrocrafters]

Absolutely! It was poplar. One of my favorites to burn. Thanks for watching!

[@laramieclement141]

@@Pyrocrafters Ok thanks! I'm going to be experimenting with different types of woods in the future to see which I like working with