New techniques

Although I didn't join in the first challenge, I did do a piece where I tried to follow the rules. This would have been at 4" had I not destroyed the neck and rim that were once there. You can see where I burned in a pattern using a '5 in 1' woodburning tool. I was so displeased with the results I tried to cover it up with prismacolor markers. So, two new techniques. I learned a lot about burning, and next time I'll use a real burning tool.

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Rick Prevett

Registered: November 2004
Location: lincoln nebraska
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Date: Fri March 25, 2005
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Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Rick, I like the shape and what you were attempting. I wonder if a hotter tip and going over the design multiple times rather than once might make a better line? The idea was to learn and stretch ourselves. Join us for this one and see where it takes you.

#1 Fri March 25, 2005 3:15am

Chris Wright

Rick, I too learned that burning requires a good woodburner that gets nice an hot. The "collage" series I did a bit back was done with the Razortip system and it works really well. The trick is to get the flow of your hand timed right with the heat of the tip so the lines are consistent. If the tip is not red hot, you'll need to slow down to get a stronger line. If the tip is really/too hot, you need to speed up the feed rate to avoid overburn.

#2 Fri March 25, 2005 4:44pm

Rick Prevett

Yup, I didn't have any experience with the tool and couldn't get a consistent line depth/width.

#3 Fri March 25, 2005 7:09pm

Philip Peak

Well I like it the way it is. Gives it a rustic hand made look.

#4 Fri March 25, 2005 11:00pm