@1549n106us I would love to see you at a Burn Savvy Retreat! Hopefully the next one will be in 2025. I ran into some health problems so I wasn’t able to host one this year, but I’m hopeful those will be resolved here in the next few weeks. 🙌🔥
Just bought a $10 one from Harbor freight this morning and finished my project in an hour! Wish I would’ve found this video first, but it still turned out all right! Feeling pretty good about myself right now lol
Hey! Same! Just got a $10 from Harbor Freight this afternoon! I have yet to use it as I’m doing more research right now, but I cant wait to start! That’s so cool that our starts are so similar!
I just orders 4 things from Amazon to get me started in wood burning . I got a decent wood burner …it was over $100 but it comes with both types of burners and a bunch of tips. I got 4 pieces of 8x8 wood, some stencils and some carbon transfer paper…oh and some sand paper. Wish me luck
Well I have been burning wood before you were born! I just love you and kept saying “Smart Girl”. I live in Utah the creative capital of the world. May the Lord Bless You! I can see you are a good Mom! Thank you for sharing!
Ur so cool! Ive been a "jack of all trades" artist for years. Learned more in this one video than i have surfing the web since the internet was born. Thanks so much!!
I started wood burning about a year ago but have taken the last few months off to focus on house projects. Decided to watch a couple videos before i start back up, glad i found you. Your energy is great and advice was easy to understand and follow.
The background being turned down made such a difference. How considerate of you. And I picked up so much more listening to this version. You're awesome. And thank you.
@@BurnSavvy i recently started woodburning. You made such a clear video! I started last week with a solid point. But now im sooo close to buying a wire nib machine. For transfering i have an amazing trick!! I use stickerpaper and remove the sticker so u only have the glossy sheet left. Then print on that glossy, shiny, smooth side (mirror the image). You can then easily transfer the image onto the wood!! Helped me sooool incredibly much😊
Yes! It’s a good method. That works with wax paper and freezer paper too! Just be careful not to smudge it. 🙌And you’re going to be *amazed* when you upgrade! I have a coupon code for my favorite burner. Let me know if you want that 🙌
Oops! Thought I replied earlier. Code SAVVY gets you a discount when you buy on this website (this is a link to my favorite woodburning kit, but any kit on the website is excellent): www.bearwood.com/savvy-professional-kit.html?aff=14
Thank you and I loved loved loved the real Mom moment at the end. Never stop those spontaneous mom moments those are the treasures that can’t be replaced and you’ll have these videos ♥️
I'm not experienced with pyrography yet...but, I am an artist and like to paint what I draw on wood in addition to the canvas. A .05 mechanical art pencil is fantastic, using a light hand. A plastic eraser works wonderfully for any mistakes as it doesn't spread the graphite all over. I hope this helps anyone who wants to draw their own designs without problems.
Ugh!! I'm so glad I found this. I'm a lifelong artist (sewing, leather, cricut machine, painting, YOU NAME IT), and my most recent hobby is woodburning. I knew I was getting a cheaper pen, but my god, I'd rather watch paint dry lol!! I do, however, use finger oven mitts and use watercolor pencils for my sketches, so after the burn I just take a damp cloth and wipe my sketch away! I'm definitely investing in a better, wired pen.
Thank you for doing videos for beginners ☺️ I really like how in depth you go with each thing you describe, your videos are truly helpful, like from the start to the end, you do a good job. I will enjoy learning more and practicing my own technique now that I understand the basics. Stay safe and blessed 🙏
Thanks, Jannie, very helpful. Our granddaughters gave me a complete pyrography kit (a Dalwood WB-936D) for Christmas. Two pens with wire nibs. So I’ve been watching your excellent videos before even plugging the unit in!
Haha the kids. Yesssss I feel ya. I have a solid point burning tool and I have never learned how to use it since I bought it like 12 yrs ago lol. My husband used it to put a hole through a ribbon for a new watch band he made. Works great lol But uhhhhh yeah this is the year of "just do it!" For me. I'm gonna go for it!!! Thank you SO much for the info!!!
@@rebeccakester9757 okay but I need to go slower I can see what she means. That and pull don't push. I tried a star for a project. I got better as I went!
Thank you so much for remaking the video and turning the background music down some so it's much easier to concentrate on what you're saying, your information is very valuable and is appreciated. 🥰
I have a project idea to do (letters and numbers) and I just bought a quality engraving/wood burning multipurpose tool. It'll be my first project, and appreciate the basic wisdom lessons in this video. Thanks.
Just got an lh30 wire nib machine form the oh ❤ cant wait to give it a go. Didnt know transfers were a thing been doing freehand doodles .. probably should have look this all up earlier 😂
I just received a burning wood gift from my brother,but with your video I just learning it’s the soldering iron,lol. Thank you, this video is so informative for this beginner ❤
Hello Burn Savvy, I have just recently started wood burning. I must admit, I purchased the cheapest tool on amazon, and it did an OK job, but after watching your "Tips" video, I think I'll invest in one that you recommended. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, us newbies really need it. BTW, I watched several other videos for beginners, and it was your passion about the craft that kept bringing me back to you. It really inspired me!
Thank you for helping me manage my expectations of how well I would do th first time. I definitely would have been th one to press harder if I had not seen the video. Very valuable information for a beginner with a fun and hilarious video.
Wish I saw your videos few weeks back....just started wood burning and been finding it hard on my thumb and hand....just watched your video on different ways and yes I have been using pressure, rather than doing it lightly....thanks for doing these videos :) x
Found a wire tip one for 30€ on Amazon and i really like it. I had a 8€ solid one and i had Zero fun with it but i wanted to start woodburning so i bought the Amazon one. And I bought some wood for very cheap in a store called OBI here in austria. They have leftovers from cutring bigger pieces and they sell it for like 1-3€. Thats amazing!
I'm starting to build my own guitars, and need a good way to put designs/logos on the headstocks... wood burning sounds like a good option, so I'm giving it a shot. Thank you for these tips, they should definitely make things easier lol
Older wood is okay, just gets porous and foamy and more difficult to get a clean line. The problem with barn wood is that it’s usually treated with something. Burning chemicals can create toxic fumes. So typically I recommend not burning barn wood and I don’t like burning old wood either
There's being able to turn the heat down so you can take your time. Then there's having it hot enough so that it doesn't take forever to burn the simplest of designs.
Thus was so informative, I've never done this craft before, my husband had this sodering iron/wood burning pen in the tool pan and I needed a sign done, thought I'd try it! Now I can go about it in a much clearer and better way. Thank you for the tips. I did Subscribe 😊
I have done bare minimum using the cheap tool and got discouraged. I was not sanding my piece good enough and not having the best wood to start out on I was constantly getting my pen in small dips in the wood and I wasn’t applying the even pressure because of this so of course it looked liked crap. I did so much research but like you stated the professional burner is almost a requirement in my view to prevent the discouragement that I went through. I haven’t used the professional burner yet because I thought first I’m going to feed my brain with all the knowledge of this burner. When I was using the basic burner I didn’t watch videos from those who used the professional burner simply because I figured it was not worth it if I’m not using it. You just have no idea what you shared in this video I’ve not heard 85% of the tips and tricks. I regret I don’t have the wood right now to start but I’m forcing myself to take it slow and let my growth be the guiding factor on next steps. I’m so so glad I found your channel so thanks for all that you’ve done to inspire me just from this one video. I’m going now to binge watch more of your content now. One question if you by chance get to see this comment. What color medium looks the best on balsa wood? Can you use gouache on wood? I want my work to pop but not drown out my burning either. Thanks again!
Great video :) I almost never sketch directly on the wood because the pencil is such a pain to erase, but I may need to buy a sand eraser, didn’t know that was a thing. I transfer sketches with plain tracing paper, it’s really easy and low tech and there’s no chemicals :)
So pleased i found your channel! You're very infectious and very honest! Sounds like very good advice and you explain why to do or not to do things and use great analogies 😊 Its a new sub from me! Wood has its very own beauty for sure but how wonderful to be able to enhance it and respect it! Im very much looking forward to binge watching your other videos! So glad i found you 😊 Thank you
Just wanted to say thanks for some great info. I'm looking forward to the other videos. Been a woodworker (scrollsaw) for decades, hoping to add to that.
I’ve been burning off and on since 2005. More so within the last year or two. But my issue is pricing my work, and selling it. I can’t seem to sell it as quickly or well as I’d like, and I always tend to undercharge myself.. And I also do mostly wood but I’d like to try other things such as leather and bone and paper.. and I know there’s other materials too like certain hats but can’t remember what it is
Felt hats are definitely popular right now. They smell terribly but so do a lot of other mediums. Here’s a video I did on mediums, besides wood: 8 Best Things to Woodburn [That Are NOT Wood] ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NJK7WVLf74k.html Pricing is a tricky one. I am definitely planning to do a video on that. Wayyyyyy too many variables to stuff in a comment. But I totally hear you on this, and it is a common problem.
Oh, my! NUANCED tips that are perfect answers to this beginner's questions! ;A; Thank you so much! I was wondering what those beautiful wire-nibbed machines were, and I had no idea I could turn a fan around to help with the smoke. My lines look more like a streak of ugly dots. I can't tell how much pressure to use... Luckily, I knew not to burn over any chemicals already! x)
Hello, thank you for the tips! I’m completely new to this. I am working on a hiking stick for my nephew at the moment but I’m very interested in this. Any tips for burning on hiking or walking sticks? Thank you 😊
Glad you found them helpful! Round surfaces can be tricky. Place the stick on a flat surface and on a towel or something that will keep it from rolling. Then prop your hand up on something else (bean bags, books, boxes) to raise your hand to the same level as your burning surface.
Absolutely. I’ve got an entire playlist on beats ne worst wood. Hope this helps! 👇 Best Wood for Wood Burning ru-vid.com/group/PLlOnZI-MNsnFYwCARY_sRAK9zTh3YvUK5
Depends on what you enjoy. I love watercolor because I like to see the wood through the paint. If you like a more opaque color, acrylic or gouache are great options.
One thing I learned is finger covers (the things that look like mini condoms at the pharmacy 😂) on my thumb and index finger when burning hot. I’ve ended up getting an orange thumb MANY times, so when I’m burning super hot or for a long time, I wear those in order to not stain my fingers brown/orange. It also makes my fingers super grippy to my pen, which is a plus! The stain normally ends up staying for a week or two, and since I work as a barista, I know a customer doesn’t appreciate a “dirty” thumb around something they will consume. I love this option because gloves normally throw me off, and take a little time to adjust to. With the thin finger covers, it just feels like skin! It also comes in a multi-size pack for cheap, and has like 50 in there! I re-use them since it’s not being used for an open wound, so its great!
I’ll have to look those up! I haven’t heard of them. But I do know that heat sets carbon and graphite into wood. So once the pencil marks are heated, it doesn’t come off without being sanded off. I would be hesitant to use it without testing it out first
Great question. It is not necessary, but the burn will fade a lot faster without it. Finishing also helps keep the wood from checking (aka cracking) as it dries out over time.
One more question? I read somewhere a while ago that a person was actually carving and burning their pieces. Is that really possible? I don’t see how both can be used on the exact portions together, maybe one could be carving using a Dremel tool for the lettering and painting the lettering but burn other portions of the piece. Do I have that right or can you burn and carve say the lettering? Sorry for two lengthy questions!
Hello, would anyone have the link to the wire nib kit she has? I've been looking for one that I can hold closer to the point like the one she has but I can't find one! Someone please help me!
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Sounds like a regular solid point burner. If it has a way to turn the heat up or down aside from just plugging it in, then it should be just fine for a solid point burner. I prefer a wire nib machine, but those are almost 10 times the price but they cut my burn time in half and definitely make things easier. If price isn’t an issue, then yes definitely upgrade!
I picked up the walnut hollow creative creative wood burner from Michael’s. It’s a wire nib one that’s $99. I got a really really cheap one over 4 years ago and did one project, for my gf at the time, which didn’t come out that bad. I got into clay sculpting and interested in wood carving as well. Any way my interest in burning is growing. That’s why I got that model. Hopefully it works well and lasts long enough for development. I got it bc it want to much and I’m going to do a couple quick projects for Christmas gifts which will be a little late. lol Do you know anything about the walnut hollow creative wood burner wire nib one?
I do. It’s one of the many burners I plan to review. Mine has always worked well, but I have friends who have had lemons. It seems hit and mess, but if you get a good one, and you take care of it, it can last you a long time.
@@BurnSavvy I used it for the first time the other day. I love it. It doesn’t retain heat like I imagine a higher grade one would but it’s way better than the “soldering iron” I used a long time ago on my first burn. This is the perfect beginner machine in my opinion. Is a nice price point and very easy to use. It heats up fast and cold down pretty fast. It’s extremely easy to change the tips. Now this is my first wood burner like this but I like it.
Ouch! I use aloe vera and cold water. Try an internet search for other helps for burns. To prevent it, you might consider watching this video around the 11 minute and 30 second mark. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zI0VxshZrtc.htmlsi=OTqmnGrxA2HmRU0k
Im a Genx. So was raised in the 90's as a teen. I remember when i tried cigarette's. I would use a backwards desktop fan in my bedroom window ha... Never got cought. P.S. smoking is very bad for you
I typically don’t use vegetable oil because it goes rancid in the wood and makes it smell bad over time. If I want to use something more natural than butcher block oil that doesn’t go rancid as fast, I use walnut oil.
So helpful!!! When you say not to use a "spray paint matte finish" do you mean actual acrylic spray paint varnish, or are you talking about any matte varnish that is aerosol? Also, what is your fave brand to get that wet finish? Thanks!
I typically steer clear of any matte aerosol spray. And I love the Minwax or Rustoleum brands. Glad you found this helpful! Here is a link to finishes I recommend. www.burnsavvy.com/sealing-woodburning-projects.html
No no no no, anyone who wants to learn about woodburning - regardless your skill level - is part of the pyro community. You’re already there. 🙌🔥 Welcome to the pyro family!
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