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Pyrography Systems

There are two types of pyrography systems—

the one-temperature unit and the variable-

temperature system.

One-temperature tools heat to a pre-set

temperature and create tonal value by controlling

your texture or burn strokes and by the speed of your

burning stroke.

Variable-temperature tools allow you to adjust

the temperature of the tips from a very cool setting

to extremely hot.

The numbers of distinct tonal values that

can easily be created increases with the variable

temperature tool because you control how cool

or hot the tip is during the work.

Horse Portrait Practice Board Pattern

The

Horse Portrait Practice Board Pattern

was worked on the

end scrap for the larger leather burning

Civil War Generals

(see page 114).

Measuring 3" wide by 12" (76mm by 31cm) high,

the leather scrap provided enough room to create

a long, narrow design.

Tip variety.

Woodburning

systems, whether

one-temperature

fixed-tip tools or

variable-temperature

interchangeable-pen

tools, come with

a variety of pen

tip profiles.

Options.

From single- to variable-temperature units, pyrographers can choose from

many options. Your skill level, your goals as an artist or craftsman, and your budget are

among the factors that will influence your decision.

Part One — Basic Supplies

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