Complex and exciting art - pyrography - replenishes the ranks of its fans with people of all ages and any gender. Wood burning is quite an exciting activity, but not for everyone. Only purposeful and assiduous people with artistic inclinations can reveal all facets of pyrography. Gorgeous paintings created with the help of a special device for woodburning amaze the imagination with their unexpected beauty. But the fact that pyrography is a complex kind of creativity does not mean at all that any person and even any child is not able to learn it. You can pick up ornaments and drawings, consisting of simple elements, to start learning. And after some time, perhaps you will become one of the masters of wood burning on wood of the highest class.
The main thing is to start
Start learningThe art of pyrography is better with the purchase of a wood burning device. To take a closer look at some of the characteristics and types of devices of this type, read this article. So let's get started!
Choosing a burning device
A good tool is a big part of success. But how to understand the assortment of burning devices? For purchase, both the simplest-looking devices with a thin heating part, and entire sets for burning out with many additional replaceable nozzles are offered. Already at this stage, you can get confused and purchase the wrong version of the burner.
Devices for burning have two types:
- Wire feathers.
- Hard feathers.
The power supply of the electrical appliance comes standard from a conventional 220 V socket.
Wire pen
The device for burning with a wire thin pen has an adjustment of its heating. This is very convenient in the process of working with an ornament. And if you hesitate for a second, then your masterpiece will not be spoiled by a darker drawing area. The advantages of such a device include the fact that it can work on hard wood. Fine-feather burners in a short time are able to process a rather impressive area of the pattern, while with minimal effort and nerves. The working needle of this type of burning device is able to heat up and cool down in a short time. Although this applies to devices that have the most optimal power for operation - at least 20 watts. Less powerful burner significantlyslow down the whole process of wood burning. If the burning wire tip is damaged, this part can easily be replaced with a new one. Devices with a thin working head are more suitable for equally fine, elegant work.
Cons of a thin nozzle
The negative aspects include the fact that a set for burning this type of burn can be very expensive. Yes, and finding a real professional option in a regular sale will be somewhat more difficult. And since the tips from strong incandescence often terminate their service ahead of schedule, even when replacing them, the fixing handle can become unusable. The handle can just fall off. Although we must pay tribute to foreign manufacturers who began to produce nozzles for a device for burning out nichrome metal, which can last longer than conventional heating elements. In any case, you should not buy a professional device in stores you do not know. It may also happen that you cannot repair this equipment on your own. Especially if you made a purchase on an unknown site.
Soldering iron-burner
The second category (but not least) of burners are burners with hard feathers. At the same time, they are able to perform the function of a conventional soldering iron if necessary. The low price and the fact that the use of this device will not bring additional questions speak in favor of it. Another important point: burners with a hard feather are much more and are able to serve theirowner for a long time. Maybe it is thanks to these qualities that most of the devices for burning out for children have a hard pen. Very well, these devices cope with the work of large sizes and medium. And yet, burner soldering irons are complemented by different attachments included in the kit.
And the cons of a hard pen
The disadvantages of this device include the duration of the warm-up. It takes at least five minutes to bring the burner up to operating temperature. Cooling down is also slow. The entire heating element is placed for the most part in the cavity of the handle of the apparatus, which may cause heating of the handle itself. The impressive design of the pen will not allow you to accurately process very small details of the burnt out ornament. The device does not have a temperature heating control, therefore, with prolonged use without a systematic disconnection from the mains, it can burn out.
What is the best place to start burning?
After you have chosen and purchased the best burning tool, it's time to start the most exciting process - painting with fire. To get started, you can buy special boards in the store with a finished frame and a simple pattern applied. When you burn this drawing, you will immediately understand whether this interesting art captured you or not. You will most likely enjoy the process. But if you want to bring some of your ideas to life, you will have to be puzzled by the purchase of blocks, boards and even wood-based panels. It all depends on your imagination.
How to properly prepare the base?
Materials on which the burner is used must be well dried and processed. Sanding with sandpaper will remove small nicks and other irregularities from your workpiece. Having some artistic skill, you can first draw a future masterpiece with a simple pencil. If you do not have a talent for drawing, use carbon paper and transfer the drawing to the wooden surface you need. Plug in the appliance and start the burning process.
Burnout device: reviews
Users love pyrography because it's a great way to calm their nerves. Some models of devices, bought about ten years ago, still serve perfectly. It is recommended to buy such devices for school-age children. Although the presence of electrical voltage worries parents. The child must be diligent and know the safety precautions when using the burner.
If you try to use a wire burner for fabric, it is likely that the heating needle will become unusable very quickly. During melting, the fabric sticks to this element and, in addition to the formation of unpleasant smoke, the element has to be turned off and the clogged tip cleaned. And the adjusting temperature timer may break after a week of use. Although the device cost a little money, but they are a pity.
Some had to resort to repairing the wire tip after the burner was pressed hard during heating, toincrease, so to speak, productivity. It is necessary to carefully use this type of device for burning.
Fans of pyrography are dissatisfied with the fact that many, if not all devices have a very short cord that connects the device to the mains. This disadvantage creates some inconvenience in the process. You have to constantly take breaks to get comfortable with such a short wire.
The hard pen burner has found many fans. The set for burning, along with the device itself, includes a number of interchangeable nozzles for convenient drawing of shapes and different contours. True, thin nozzles bend over time due to high temperature and no longer give ideal outlines of the pattern. The stand for the device is inconvenient in the sense that it is too light and bends a lot, and it breaks quickly. The rod of the device is declared as soldering (if necessary), but using this burner instead of a soldering iron turned out to be unproductive. Due to the peculiar shape of the nozzle, the soldering iron does not capture solder very well. The cord length of about one and a half meters for all users of the burner is not enough for convenient use of the device.
The device with a hard pen is considered by some users to be the best, and they will not exchange it for any, even the most professional one! And the temperature of the handle during operation also suits them. They say that the temperature is quite comfortable, the main thing is that you need to use it according to the instructions and then the device will serve for years. And the manual recommendsturn off this type of machine from the network every 30 minutes. It is necessary to give rest and cool down the entire device for 10-15 minutes. The tips are changed only when the burner has cooled down to a comfortable temperature.
