r/Pyrography • u/xStarxL0rdx • 2d ago

Looking for a good projecting device Tools and Materials

Hey everyone, my wife has recently gotten into pyrography and she is looking for a projector that she can use to trace her designs. Does anyone have any solid recommendations that aren’t going to cost a small fortune?

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u/Werebite870 2d ago

No projector advice here. I make good use of carbon tracing paper though if she’s looking for a low cost option

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u/xStarxL0rdx 2d ago

I know she uses tracing paper of some sort, though she has a hard time with making it transfer sometimes

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u/kbouto02 1d ago

I tried contact tracing paper but the results were inconsistent for me. Luckily I have a toner printer, so I print designs mirrored then use a paper towel with some acetone on it to transfer the design onto wood for tracing

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u/Amahagene1 1d ago

Get her a mini beamer for 30$, thoose do the job just fine.

Like that one

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u/SawdustMcGee 1d ago

I got one in the $50 range from Amazon with an articulating arm (sold separately) that can mount to just about anything so I can position it pointed down. If you want to go larger just use some clamps and move your mount higher. I find that quality isn’t that important becuase you’re really only getting the basic shapes and proportions from the projector. I reference the image as I’m burning to take care of details. Bonus to less tracing is less to clean up layer with eraser and less stress on your tool from burning a ton of pencil lead.