by Petra | Nov 25, 2025 | Techniques & Skills
Line work is where personality lives. Thick lines. Whisper-thin lines. Confident swoops. Nervous chicken scratches. They all tell a story. Types of Lines to Master Bold, intentional strokes — great for outlines and emphasis Soft, delicate lines — perfect for fur,...
by Petra | Nov 11, 2025 | Techniques & Skills
Flat wood? Never heard of her. If pointillism is patience, shading is finesse. This is the technique that turns a plain burn into something dimensional and downright cinematic. Why Shading Matters Shading adds: depth contrast realism and the illusion that you...
by Petra | Oct 28, 2025 | Techniques & Skills
Pointillism in pyrography is one of those techniques that looks deceptively simple… until you realize your hand is cramping and you’ve only filled one square inch. But once you get the hang of it, pointillism becomes one of the most meditative and mesmerizing ways to...
by Petra | Oct 14, 2025 | Beginner Basics, Techniques & Skills
Starting your pyrography journey is exciting, but it can also be frustrating when things don’t go as planned. If you’re new to the art of wood-burning, you’re bound to run into a few bumps along the way. Here are some of the most common mistakes beginner...
