Your first marks start here
Wood burning for beginners.
Make something worth keeping.
Choose a simple setup, get comfortable with your pen and turn your first lines into a finished project. These guides help you find a practical place to start.
Start with one project
Your first leaf, from outline to finish.
Follow the beginner guide through choosing wood, preparing your workspace, transferring a design and making your first controlled marks.
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Find your next step.
Browse beginner guides on tools, materials, techniques and the questions that come up along the way.