I wanted to decorate a blanket chest and I was deciding between inlays and woodburning.
I decided for woodburning for 2 reasons:
-I wanted to try it.
-I could sand it off I messed it up.
I Watched few yutube videos And read a bit to get familiar with the process.
After practicing few line with my electronic solderig iron, I set to a craft store and bought a burning iron that was cheap ($16) and had several tips bundled with it.
I started with a practice run on the same wood as the chest (ash) and slapped on a thick coat of finish just to see how it would look.
I was concerned since I was going to use poly with pecan (poly mixed with stain).
I experimented a little with the color I wanted and the color that was close enough but not too opaque where the burning won’t be visible.
I enjoyed doing it. I am pretty sure I barely touched the surface of woodburning.
I have seen some impressive burning project right here on LJ.
Any remarks /tips always welcomed.
-- Abbas, Castro Valley, CA
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patron
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#1 posted 04-12-2011 10:00 AM
ya ba daba do !
another skill in the making
something learned at round-up
don’t sit on any hot irons !
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
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#2 posted 04-12-2011 12:02 PM
Hey, those look great and I know that you must be proud of those doors. Wood burning is on my list but you are way ahead of me. Nice work.
-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com
Doug
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#3 posted 04-12-2011 02:07 PM
Those look really nice. The detail is exquisite.
-- Doug
plantek
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#4 posted 04-12-2011 04:06 PM
Very nice.
Well worth getting some time under your belt for future projects.
-- If you want it and it's within reason... It's on it's way!
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#5 posted 04-12-2011 04:15 PM
Those are great.
You got some skills, my friend.
Steve
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mafe
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#6 posted 04-12-2011 05:35 PM
Nice work.
Full of smiles so how can we not like this!
I can see we are two to have a weak point for dragons.
Yep now you know another skill in the never ending journy.
Best thoughts,
Mads
-- MAD F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect.
lanwater
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#7 posted 04-12-2011 06:57 PM
David: That skill require a lot of patience that I lack. But I am happy I tried.
Helluvawreck: I spent an entire day to get those done, not counting the practice time. In the end I liked it.
Nobuckle, Plantek: Thanks!
Steve: I chose easy artwork with no complicated details. I did a very light pass on the contour that allowed me to correct mistakes ; I did use the eraser (sand paper) on few occasions. Once happy with the overall shape, I went over it again to darken it.
Mafe: I love dragons. Under the chinese horoscope I am one. I smiled but my wrist and knuckles were sore.
-- Abbas, Castro Valley, CA
learnin2do
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#8 posted 04-12-2011 07:26 PM
They are wonderful! I hope there are more to come!
-- ~christine @ used2btrees
lanwater
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#9 posted 04-12-2011 08:13 PM
Thanks Learnin2do. Coming from someone who has produced a lot of artwork, it’s a great compliment.
-- Abbas, Castro Valley, CA
tdv
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#10 posted 04-12-2011 09:12 PM
I love it, nice theme love the cartoon characters, you did a good job!
Best
Trevor
-- God created wood that we may create. Trevor East Yorkshire UK
degoose
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#11 posted 04-12-2011 09:35 PM
Merlin would be proud… that is magic….
-- Be safe.
lanwater
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#12 posted 04-12-2011 11:23 PM
Trevor: I looked through a lot of free art work on the internet in search of something simple. This set of clipart was the winner. I love cartoons. I still watch with my kids. Thanks!
Larry: Merlin would tansform me into a frog if he sees it.
Thanks!
-- Abbas, Castro Valley, CA
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#13 posted 04-13-2011 08:01 PM
Hello Lanwater
You’ve a good job with beautiful drawing and fine details
I like Merlin
Thanks for sharing
-- Diggerjack-France ---The only limit is the limit of the mind and the mind has no limit
lanwater
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#14 posted 04-13-2011 11:20 PM
Thanks Diggerjacks.
-- Abbas, Castro Valley, CA
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#15 posted 06-01-2011 04:46 AM
Hi Ian,
Very nice work by hand. Working with my laser is kind of similar in a way. If I don’t like the result, I just sand it off. If I like the design, then I cut it deeper. Nice work. Be happy to collaborate with you on more complex designs if you like…..........
Dave
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