My First Attempt at Pyrography

[Glen Blanchard]

I purchased a pyro unit at SWAT last August but had not used it until the other day. I decided to take it out of its box and play some. This is the result.

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4.25" tall x 3.25" wide. Maple with 6 coats of brushed on lacquer and buffed.

I would have preferred a smaller opening, but this is about as small as my current boring bar will allow. As a new turner, I am still learning the subtleties of form and am experimenting with texture. There is so much to learn, but it sure is fun. Thanks for looking.

[Steve bellinger]

Glen i lke it, but i can't help thinking it would look even better if you had brought the pyro all the way to the top. Now that's just me, others will be along to add there 2 cents.:)

[Glen Blanchard]

Yeah, I think you're right Steve. I say that because I am applying finish to a slightly different piece in which the pyro goes all the way up. Look better indeed.

[Jim Burr]

Nothing wrong with that Glen. An idea for next time maybe to run the flames to the opening. Did you draw a pattern or freehand it? What kind of burner set up are you using? All in all...very nice work!

[John McCaskill]

I like it. I have a different suggestion. Instead of taking the flames to the top, I think it would look even better if you defined the line where they stop now with a groove or bead. I can critique your work, but can't duplicate it :) great job.

[Timothy Mann]

Very nice Glen. I have only used mine to sign my work so far.

[Eric Holmquist]

Nice form and great job on the flames!

There is something entertaining about burning a flame image.

[Thom Sturgill]

I tend to agree about the flames going up, it looks like you need to turn the piece upside down. I would suggest, if you do another, to do the the flames as negative space and the burning as the background 'smoke'. Also the burning needs to end at some detail, a bead the top, something, or fade out somehow.

While the opening is large for the piece, it's form is quite good. when it works with the form, a collar can be made to close the mouth area.

[David C. Roseman]

Beautiful work, Glen. Guess I'm in the minority here on flame orientation, but I think I prefer it the way it is. Gives an unusual necklace effect that comes across to me as a bit edgy.

David

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice work on the pyro. I also likeit as is.