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Pyro Basics

Whether you're new to pyrography or have been woodburning for years, it's good to review the basics.
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The Tea Strainer Nib Cleaner

Check out this terrific video from Australian pyrographer and author Sue Walters. Instead of using an abrasive such as sandpaper, use a fine wire mesh, ...
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Wood Burning Tips and Tricks

Tips and ticks for your next pyrography project...
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Protecting Woodburned Work

Woodburned projects will fade over time, more so when exposed to direct light. You need to protect your project without sacrificing the overall appearance ...
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Removing Carbon Buildup

Carbon buildup on the tip affects the temperature of the tip.  Lora S. Irish's website, www.carvingpatterns.com, has terrific woodburning tips and advises you to lay ...
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Sue Walters
Internationally-renowned Australian pyrogrpaher, Sue Walters, is a self-taught woodburner. She has won numerous international pyrographic art awards including 2002 and 2003 Australian Society of Miniature Art International Competition, 2003 Melbourne Working with Wood Woodworking Competition, 2002 Australian National Woodcarving Competition, 2002 Canadian Woodcarving Championships, 2001 Ontario Woodcarvers Association Championships, 2001 Ottawa Woodcarving Championships, and 2001 Hawkwind Wood Carvers Competition. Sue Walters is a frequent contributor to Wood Carving Illustrator and Scroll Saw Workshop magazines. She is the owner of a website suewalters.com, the Pyro Newsletter and the Pyro Classroom Online which offers one-on-one communications and a message board for pyrographers. She is the author of Pyrography Workbook. Walters resides in Upwey, Victoria, Australia. more