A little heat. A lot of possibility.
Build a steadier hand
Free pyrography
practice sheets.
Practice straight lines, curves, shading and dots before starting a larger design. This beginner pack gives you a set of printable guides and a simple sun pattern to try on wood.
Six printable sheets
Print your next practice session.
Download the PDF, choose an exercise and transfer its guides onto suitable unfinished scrap wood.
Download practice pack (PDF)Inside the pack
Four skills. One simple project.
Lines and curves
Rows of straight guides, waves, loops and circles help you practice steady movement and clean starts and stops.
Shading and stippling
Gradient boxes and dot-density grids give you a way to compare light and dark marks on the same piece of wood.
A geometric sun
Bring your practice together in a traceable sun design. An instruction cover explains the print settings and routine.
Use the paper as a guide, then burn on wood.
- Print at 100% or actual size. You can rehearse the shapes on paper with a pencil.
- For pyrography practice, transfer the guides onto smooth, suitable unfinished wood using graphite or transfer paper. Remove all paper before using the hot pen.
- Set up your workspace following the safety guide and your tool instructions. Use a light touch and steady movement.
- Work through one exercise at a time. Keep your practice boards so you can compare the marks over time.
See the design-transfer guide for help getting the lines onto your wood.
Put the practice to use.
Follow the seven-day practice plan, or start your first project with the complete beginner guide. If you need supplies, compare wood-burning kits and read about choosing wood for pyrography.
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