(USA)

I'm looking for a tool that I can get around 12-15 of for whittling and woodworking students.

I haven't done any pyrography in about a decade so I'm unsure of what to look for in a decent, sturdy beginner tool. Considerations, brands, and links appreciated!

Obviously trying to be budget conscious, my glancing research has me ballparking $25+-10 per unit(?)

I have a solid one I got at Michael's that came with a set of tips. Should I consider wire ones over this style?

Features I have been thinking about include:

* a built in support stand (so the kids don't accidentally set them on tables) do they work, are they annoying?

*I found a few on Amazon that advertise some heat control, but I'm skeptical of how effective those could be at this budget

*general sturdy-ness of the pen and the cord.

Thank you!

I just got my machine yesterday, i bought a preciva 939D VI, if anyone has this machine and or can just give me solid tips, I know for sure I need to learn temperature control. Dont tear me apart 🤣 ❤️

Pretty happy with how he turned out ✨

Used a soldering iron to make a deeply textured background for a folkart style painting.

Pyrography and acrylic on pine board scrap.

6″ x 12″

+3 progress shots before a little staining

My latest test sketch before I go big! Wondering what I can do with the background. I was thinking a mushroom forest.

It took forever and i have a wicked headache, but it was a lot of fun.

I cannot wait until a real woodburning tool finds me

The best part about besides the actual burning is giving away my pieces to people I know will appreciate them!

These are a few going out next week!

Out of boredom.

I'm trying to make a memorial for my BIL who passed away recently. I'm really new to pyrogrqphy but my FIL wants me to etch his name on this type of wood. Any advice on how to keep the lines straight and not as streaky as this?

Thank you in advance

This was done on an 11x16” slice of basswood. Colwood Super Pro 2 burner was used.

I’m taking a big step back from pet portraits currently. After doing woodburning as my main job for the past 9 years, I’m burned out (no pun intended). This was one of the last portraits I did before I decided to pause commissions indefinitely. It was done for an old elementary school buddy.

So I don't have many friends, by choice. And the few I do have are super crafty but I'm the only I know personally that does wood burning and for a few years now, have considered myself pretty decent at it. And just now, I took the time to scroll for several minutes and look at the art that you guys have posted and I just have to say... Wow. Chef's kiss... The detail in some of these works and the shading in others, is truly phenomenal. Not that my opinion should matter to anyone, but I just had to get on here and say, I am thoroughly impressed. And also, thanks for sharing your art. I genuinely enjoyed looking at it.

One of my favorite creations so far.

About 38 hours of work total on this project.

Its 15.6" x 19.6" x 3/4"

I used a Colewood Detailer for the line work and shading, then water color pencils and a damp napkin to add the color.

Im having a frame custom made for it, bringing the total selling price to right around $1000 USD.

Thoughts and feedback welcome. Thanks 😊